👻 Spirits of Kentucky: A Haunted Weekend Adventure

July 11–13, 2025
Departing from Plymouth, Indiana

🛎️ Day 1: Friday, July 11 — Ghosts of Bardstown

7:30 AM – Depart from Plymouth, Indiana
Our haunted journey begins! Grab your coffee, pack your courage — and enjoy a complimentary breakfast/snack box to fuel the adventure ahead — as we head south toward the ghost-filled hills of Kentucky.

12:00 PM – Arrive in Bardstown, Kentucky
🏛️ Established in 1780, Bardstown is Kentucky’s second-oldest town and proud holder of titles like:

• 🏆 "The Most Beautiful Small Town in America" — Rand McNally and USA Today

• 🏛️ "America’s Most Beautiful Town Square" — Travel + Leisure magazine

• 🥪 Lunch provided upon arrival at the historic Talbott Tavern & Inn.
• 🛍️ After lunch, visit the Civil War Museum, the fourth-largest Civil War museum in the United States.
Your ticket also grants access to:

• The Historic Bardstown Village

• The Museum of MidAmerica

• The Women of the Civil War Museum

🎟️ Dashers have the flexibility to explore the museums Friday afternoon or Saturday morning before our departure to Louisville, based on individual preference and available time.

Prefer shopping over museums?
No problem! 🛍️ Enjoy free time exploring Bardstown’s charming boutiques, bourbon shops, historic churches — and listen closely for whispers from the past...

4:00 PM – Return to the Talbott Inn for Ghostly Room Assignments
🏨 Check into one of Kentucky’s oldest and most famously haunted inns, dating back to 1779.
Relax in your historic room — but stay alert... many guests report they are not alone.

Evening Activities:
• Dinner on your own — dive into Bardstown’s lively Southern dining scene (Talbott Tavern & Inn has a great dinner menu if you don't feel like wondering too far)
• 7:00 PM – Bardstown Ghost Trek (Meet in front of the Talbott Tavern & Inn)

• A chilling 90-minute walk led by a certified paranormal investigator.

• 🕯️ Explore the haunted Pioneer Cemetery, shadowy alleyways, and — yes — even the very place you’re sleeping tonight.

• 👻 Ghost hunting equipment provided (or bring your own if you have a favorite EMF detector or spirit box).

🎶 After the Trek:

• Enjoy live entertainment back at the Talbott Tavern & Inn until midnight — or wander the creaking corridors where echoes of the past never truly fade.

🛎️ Day 2: Saturday, July 12 — Haunted History and Waverly Shadows

8:00–10:00 AM – Breakfast provided at the Talbott Inn.

Morning:

• 🏛️ Dashers who didn’t explore Friday can use this morning to visit the museums or other shops (time permitting).

11:00 AM – Check-out and Departure for Louisville
• 🚐 A scenic 45-minute ride transports us deeper into Kentucky’s shadowed history.

Arrival in Louisville:
🏙️ Free time to stroll historic Louisville — browse Whiskey Row, explore charming shops, or simply soak in the city’s rich, haunted atmosphere.
🍽️ Lunch and dinner on your own — highly recommended: try the iconic Hot Brown sandwich at the legendary Brown Hotel where it was first invented!

Check-in at the Brown Hotel:
🏨 A luxurious stay haunted by history — and perhaps a few lingering guests.

Evening Activities:
• 7:30 PM – Louisville Ghost Walk

• A 90-minute guided tour revealing chilling tales of old Louisville’s haunted streets and tragic history.

After the Tour:

• 🍽️ Return to the hotel to rest briefly before the night’s ultimate paranormal adventure.

🏚️ Midnight–6:00 AM: The Waverly Hills Paranormal Investigation

"At Waverly Hills, the shadows don't sleep..."

• 11:15 PM – Depart for Waverly Hills Sanatorium
• 12:00 AM–6:00 AM – Semi-Private overnight investigation inside one of the most famously haunted locations in the world.
Experience small group rotations through hotspots like:

• Room 502

• The Body Chute

• The Infamous 4th Floor

• Endless shadow-filled corridors

👻 Feel free to bring your own ghost hunting equipment for a more personalized investigation!

🛎️ Day 3: Sunday, July 13 — Return from the Shadows

After our night at Waverly Hills:

• 🚐 Early morning return to the Brown Hotel.
• 🍳 Breakfast available on your own (at the hotel or at a nearby café).

11:00 AM – Hotel Checkout

Midday:
• 🥪 Casual group lunch stop (location announced enroute; meal not included).

5:00 PM – Return to Plymouth, Indiana
Bringing back incredible memories — and maybe even a few ghostly companions.

✨ What’s Included:

✅ Roundtrip transportation via comfortable passenger van
✅ Overnight stays at historic haunted hotels
✅ 3 included meals (lunch at Talbott Inn, breakfast at Talbott Inn, nice snack box at departure)
✅ 2 bottles of water per day
✅ Admission to the Civil War Museum Complex and 3 associated museums
✅ Ghost walks in Bardstown and Louisville
✅ 6-hour private overnight investigation at Waverly Hills
✅ All guide and service gratuities (no tipping necessary)
✅ Use of ghost hunting equipment for the Bardstown Ghost Walk (bring your own for Waverly!)

💵 Pricing:

• Early Bird Special: $765.00 per person (book by June 1, 2025)
• Standard Price: $799 per person (after June 1)
*Due to High Demand We Are Only Offering Double Occupancy. Priced is Per Person.

Don't wait! This trip will fill up fast.
Grab your snuggle buddies — someone’s got to keep one eye open for you! 👀👻 If you're unable to find a brave friend, we can try matching you with the same sex if another single person signs up! 

Seats are limited — only the brave need apply.

🎯 Final Notes:

• Full packing list and final trip instructions will be sent closer to departure.

• Flashlights are welcome in some areas... but remember:  it’s better to face the spirits in the dark and they can be spotted much easier. 

🧭 Departure Location:

Dash Getaways
849 Lincolnway E. Plymouth, Indiana
Phone: 574-800-9202
Website: www.dashgetawaystravel.com
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