What are some nice hotels in the Richmond, Kentucky area and golf courses to play as we have several games there in late Feb 06???? Any must go to spots or resturants???
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Steve, I live in Lexington about 45 minutes from Richmond, KY. I have a co-worker from there though, so checked with her. Richmond has several new hotels - Jamison, Comfort Suites and a Hampton that are all near EKU. She said two of the top public golf courses would be Gibson Bay and Arlington. Richmond is also close to Berea, KY. There's an Italian restaurant in Berea called Papaleone's (?spelling) which has the best italian I've ever eaten!! It's about 15 minutes from Richmond. Richmond has plenty of restaurants with the usual Applebees, etc. Not much to do if folks are into shopping as far as in Richmond. Berea has some craft shops that are neat to visit, but for any big shopping, you'd need to come to Lexington.
lafmom thanks for the inside information. This is my first trip to EKU and I am sure it will be warmer and more excitment than here in the Detroit area in March.Papaleone's sounds fine as Italian food and wine is one of my favorite destinations after a good game.
Thanks again
Thanks again
Since my son spent 4 years playing baseball at EKU, I know the town pretty well. We always stayed at the Jameson Inn. Very neat, clean, and reasonably priced. If you like Mexican food, you must eat at Casa Cafe. Haven't found anything on the menu I don't like. Richmond has all the usual college-town restaurants...and a nice WalMart! If you like shopping, go to Lexington and try Hamburg...just north on 75. Any more questions, feel free to ask.
Thanks Catchmom,
With all of these recomendations I will copy and send to the rest of the parents making the spring trip.
Steve
With all of these recomendations I will copy and send to the rest of the parents making the spring trip.
Steve
Steve, I'll pass on one more "italian" tip if that's one of your favorite restaurants. There's a good one here in Lexington that is downtown, close to the UK campus. It's a long-standing favorite here. Called Joe Bologna's. It's on Maxwell Street between Upper and Limestone. Parking is in the back behind the restaurant. As long as you're not coming around the time of a UK basketball game, wait shouldn't be too long. If you end up going, let me know and I'll give you exact directions.
Hope you all have a great time in visiting our area!
Hope you all have a great time in visiting our area!
Steve
I am guessing that your son plays for Oakland. I look forward to this spring and starting the season. There is also an Outback and O'Charlies to eat at. I agree with the others, Lexington is where most of the bigger stuff is. Good Luck and I'll see you in the spring.
Catchmom..What is your son's name?
I am guessing that your son plays for Oakland. I look forward to this spring and starting the season. There is also an Outback and O'Charlies to eat at. I agree with the others, Lexington is where most of the bigger stuff is. Good Luck and I'll see you in the spring.
Catchmom..What is your son's name?
