{"product_id":"kentucky-bluegrass-and-railroads-october-21-24-2027","title":"Kentucky Bluegrass and Railroads October 21-24, 2027","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eKENTUCKY BLUEGRASS \u0026amp; RAILROADS\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFeaturing Train Rides, Bourbon, Horses \u0026amp; Kentucky History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober 21–24, 2027 | 4 Days \/ 3 Nights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$1,189 per person — Double Occupancy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGet ready to experience the heart of Kentucky! This four-day Dash Getaways adventure combines \u003cstrong\u003etwo scenic train excursions, Kentucky horse country, a Kentucky distillery experience, breathtaking Cumberland Falls, Appalachian scenery, local craftsmanship and plenty of Kentucky history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrom the mountains and forests of southern Kentucky to the rolling horse farms of the Bluegrass region, this getaway offers a wonderful variety of experiences—and we're doing it during a beautiful time of year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🚌 DAY 1 — THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Kentucky Adventure Begins!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePack your bags, Dashers—we're heading south!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe'll depart from our \u003cstrong\u003ePlymouth and South Bend pickup locations\u003c\/strong\u003e aboard our comfortable motorcoach and begin our journey into the Bluegrass State.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe'll make appropriate rest and meal stops along the way before arriving in \u003cstrong\u003eBerea, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e, which will serve as our home base for the next three nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAfter getting settled, we'll gather for our first \u003cstrong\u003eincluded dinner\u003c\/strong\u003e and kick off our Kentucky getaway together. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Today:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMotorcoach transportation • Dinner • Overnight lodging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🚂 DAY 2 — FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBig South Fork Scenic Railway • Appalachian Mountains • Cumberland Falls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAfter our \u003cstrong\u003eincluded breakfast\u003c\/strong\u003e, we're off to \u003cstrong\u003eStearns, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e, for one of the signature experiences of our trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🚂 All Aboard the Big South Fork Scenic Railway!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe'll board the \u003cstrong\u003eBig South Fork Scenic Railway\u003c\/strong\u003e for an unforgettable journey into Kentucky's rugged Appalachian country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOur approximately \u003cstrong\u003e16-mile round-trip train excursion\u003c\/strong\u003e travels into the \u003cstrong\u003eDaniel Boone National Forest and Big South Fork National River \u0026amp; Recreation Area\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery, lush vegetation and mountain streams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe railway descends approximately \u003cstrong\u003e600 feet into the gorge\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving us a wonderful perspective on this beautiful part of Kentucky. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🥪 A Coal Miner's Lunch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe're making lunch part of the experience!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAn included \u003cstrong\u003e“Coal Miner's Lunch Bag”\u003c\/strong\u003e will be provided during our Big South Fork railway adventure. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e💦 Cumberland Falls State Park\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAfter our train ride, we'll continue to beautiful \u003cstrong\u003eCumberland Falls State Park\u003c\/strong\u003e for a guided visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOur guide will introduce us to the park, including a short walk to magnificent \u003cstrong\u003eCumberland Falls\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne of the largest waterfalls in the region, Cumberland Falls is so impressive that it is often referred to as the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Niagara of the South.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBe sure to have your camera ready! \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAfter a full day of trains, mountains and waterfalls, we'll return to Berea and enjoy another \u003cstrong\u003eincluded dinner\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Today:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBreakfast • Big South Fork Scenic Railway • Coal Miner's Lunch • Guided Cumberland Falls State Park Tour • Dinner • Overnight lodging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🐎🥃🚂 DAY 3 — SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKentucky Horse Country • Bourbon • Bluegrass Scenic Railroad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eToday is going to showcase some of the things Kentucky is most famous for—\u003cstrong\u003ehorses, bourbon and beautiful Bluegrass countryside!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAfter our included breakfast, we'll make our way toward the \u003cstrong\u003eLexington area\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🐎 Kentucky Horse Park\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOur first major experience is the famous \u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Horse Park\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSet on approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1,200 acres\u003c\/strong\u003e, this unique attraction celebrates Kentucky's incredible relationship with the horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe original itinerary describes an immersive experience featuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e40 breeds of horses\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with museums, galleries, shows and demonstrations. Depending upon the day's operating schedule, attractions may include the \u003cstrong\u003eHall of Champions Show, Museum of the Horse, American Saddlebred Museum, Horse Drawn Tour and Big Barn\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis isn't simply a museum—it's an opportunity to experience Kentucky horse culture with your senses: seeing the horses, hearing the activity around the barns and getting an up-close look at the animals that have helped make Kentucky famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🥃 Kentucky Distillery Tour \u0026amp; Tasting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo Kentucky experience would be complete without learning about one of the state's most famous traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe'll enjoy a \u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Distillery Tour \u0026amp; Tasting\u003c\/strong\u003e, where we'll discover more about Kentucky's bourbon-making heritage and enjoy a tasting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific distillery to be announced.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🚂 Bluegrass Scenic Railroad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThen it's time to climb aboard our \u003cstrong\u003esecond train of the getaway!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBluegrass Scenic Railroad\u003c\/strong\u003e takes us through quintessential Kentucky countryside, passing farmland, cattle and fields as we travel through the Bluegrass region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eKeep an eye out for Kentucky's famous thoroughbred horse farms—we may see \u003cstrong\u003emares and foals grazing in the fields\u003c\/strong\u003e as we pass. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe train continues through dramatic limestone cuts toward the \u003cstrong\u003epalisades of the Kentucky River\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe original itinerary also includes an opportunity to see and photograph \u003cstrong\u003eYoung's High Bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, which dates to \u003cstrong\u003e1889\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAfter an incredible day experiencing Kentucky's horses, bourbon and railroads, we'll gather for another \u003cstrong\u003eincluded dinner\u003c\/strong\u003e at an area restaurant. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Today:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBreakfast • Kentucky Horse Park • Kentucky Distillery Tour \u0026amp; Tasting • Bluegrass Scenic Railroad • Dinner • Overnight lodging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🎨 DAY 4 — SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKentucky Artisan Center • Journey Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe'll enjoy our final \u003cstrong\u003eincluded breakfast\u003c\/strong\u003e before checking out and beginning our journey home—but our Kentucky adventure isn't quite finished!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🎨 Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOur final attraction will be the \u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Artisan Center\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the emphasis is on products and craftsmanship from Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe'll have an opportunity to browse the center's gallery exhibits and shopping areas featuring a wide range of works created by Kentucky artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's a chance to see unique craftsmanship, learn more about the artists and the materials they use, and perhaps find a special Kentucky-made treasure to bring home. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFollowing our visit, we'll board our motorcoach and begin our journey back toward \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Bend and Plymouth\u003c\/strong\u003e, taking with us plenty of memories from our Kentucky Bluegrass adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Today:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBreakfast • Kentucky Artisan Center • Motorcoach transportation home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🍁 YOUR KENTUCKY GETAWAY INCLUDES\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 Days \/ 3 Nights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e🚂 \u003cstrong\u003eTwo Scenic Train Excursions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Big South Fork Scenic Railway\u003cbr\u003e• Bluegrass Scenic Railroad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e🥃 \u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Distillery Tour \u0026amp; Tasting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecific distillery to be announced\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e🐎 \u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Horse Park\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e💦 \u003cstrong\u003eGuided Tour of Cumberland Falls State Park — “Niagara of the South”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Artisan Center\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong\u003e7 Included Meals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 3 Breakfasts\u003cbr\u003e• 1 Lunch aboard the Big South Fork Scenic Railway\u003cbr\u003e• 3 Dinners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e🏨 \u003cstrong\u003e3 Nights Lodging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e🎁 \u003cstrong\u003eSouvenir Gift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e🧳 \u003cstrong\u003eLuggage Handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e🚌 \u003cstrong\u003eMotorcoach Transportation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e💚 \u003cstrong\u003eAll Gratuities Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003e💲 TRIP PRICE\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$1,189 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDouble Occupancy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$75 deposit per person secures your reservation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e📅 FINAL PAYMENT DUE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugust 22, 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🚌 PICKUP LOCATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlymouth  - Dash Getaways Travel - 201 Water St. Plymouth, IN 46563\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouth Bend - Walmart - 700 W. Ireland Rd. South Bend, IN 46614\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDash Getaways Travel Tours \u0026amp; Gift Shoppe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e201 Water Street\u003cbr\u003ePlymouth, IN 46563\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e574-800-9202\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor additional information and reservations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dashgetawaystravel.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edashgetawaystravel.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore. Discover. Dash.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$75 Due Upon Signing. *Price per person, based on double occupancy. 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