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LaGrange, Kentucky

Getting ready for George’s Hive & Barrel opening, he headed over to start preparations.

I was in need of some caffeine, so I decided to drive into the small town of LaGrange and check out their local coffee shop. I ordered my cup of joe to-go and wandered Main Street like a tourist. Reminded me when I was travelling in May, just taking in any town I decided to pop into.

LaGrange is such an adorable place. Lined with American flags, flowering plants, local shops and a railroad that goes straight through town.

Americana small historic towns are making a comeback with updated shops and locally owned restaurant options. Shop Local/Shop Small.
Even the street signs were quaint.
This statue was out in front of the court house which was in the midst of being renovated. I got bored reading the history. Why does it have to be so boring with mundane facts. Tell me a story about this guy that is interesting! No wonder I opted out of college prep history. I can’t even read a small plague without zoning out.
OMG- even some of the houses are painted red, white and blue.
Love the landscaping and the banners with the appropriate train motif.
They even had an information center with pamphlets.
There was a train museum which would be fun to explore with kids.
Houses were decorated for fall in full country Kentucky charm.
Even the alley ways were cared for.
A lot of local art, here metal flowers blending with the natural ones.
A lookout tower right outside a bourbon & ale house eatery. Too cute.
Metal benches lined the sidewalks with local motifs engraved.
Everything in this store was hand crafted. I could’ve spent a fortune, but am going to wait for the holidays to go back again. Bought a perfect tee for the Meadery event.
As I was leaving I came across this amazing totum outside the Buddy Pepper house. Apparently he was a musical prodigy born in 1922 in LaGrange.
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” ~ Dr. Seuss