I have mentioned roads or bridges in Kentucky that provide great vistas on a number of occasions. Road trips are my thing, and I love taking beautiful drives. I’ll make sure to get on it if I haven’t seen one yet.
The Oldest Operating Business in Kentucky
However, there are plenty of lovely waterways throughout the Commonwealth, and it doesn’t take a genius to see how breathtaking the landscape is or may be from THAT perspective. There will undoubtedly be countless photo opportunities if you go on any form of river trip in the Bluegrass State. However, even if you are on a river, a ride on the Valley View Ferry will be ideal if you want to mix in some history. In Kentucky, it is the oldest company still in operation.
The Valley View Ferry’s History
You will ultimately reach the point where the Kentucky River and Tates Creek meet if you travel down Tates Creek Road in Lexington. The historic Valley View Ferry, which has been in service since before Kentucky became the 15th state in 1792, is where you and your car can board at that time. When you arrive, you’ll notice what makes it significant historically:
Naturally, wagons were being transported at the time, not F-250s and Hummers. In any case, I’ll leave you with this:
Every place you visit will have a history, so always study the historical markers and research the area’s past. The first portion of that sentence is the reason they are there.
