Wanna take a getaway, that’s not too far away? Lexington, Kentucky is a mere 3 hour drive from Columbus, yet it feels like a true escape. You can explore the legendary Bourbon Trail and hiking trails, plus Lex is loaded with horses n’ history, a bevy of bars, culinary chops, and that sweet Southern hospitality. A great place to stay is the 21c Museum Hotel, a fantastic boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Lexington. Just minutes from everything, it made a great base for our adventures. Not only is it a convenient location, it’s also a contemporary art museum, cultural center, and posh restaurant/lounge. A modern vibe in an old bank building, it’s super cool. Just look for the funky blue penguins above the entrance. Saturday was going to be the sunniest day of the long weekend, so that meant hiking at the breathtaking Red River Gorge. But before driving to the gorge, we found what has to be Lexington’s best breakfast spot, Zim’s Cafe, right next to the hotel. Not only was the food great, so was the spot itself. Zim’s sits inside the old Fayette County Courthouse, known as the most iconic building in the city, and is loaded with one-of-a-kind Kentucky folk art. Hiking at Red River Gorge Nourished and ready to hit the trails, we headed an hour east to The Red River Gorge Geological Area, a huge 29,000-acre area nestled in the rustic Daniel Boone National Forest. According to travel websites, the Red River Gorge is the “Adventure Capital of Kentucky,” and has amazed visitors ever since Boone himself first set foot here in the late 1700s. It amazed us too. Based on recommendations from friends and AllTrails, we chose the Auxier Ridge Trail to Courthouse Rock, a 4.5-mile out-and-back trek with amazing views […]