Old Oaks Farm Guidebook
Sightseeing
Old Oaks Mansion has a unique connection to Robert Penn Warren, America's first poet laureate. Take the tour to discover how Old Oaks became immortalized in the poem, "True Love," by this famous author who's many works have been memorialized in movies, music, and art.
Robert Penn Warren Birthplace
122 Cherry StOld Oaks Mansion has a unique connection to Robert Penn Warren, America's first poet laureate. Take the tour to discover how Old Oaks became immortalized in the poem, "True Love," by this famous author who's many works have been memorialized in movies, music, and art.
If you don't mind some time on the road, drive a little more than a hour north past Bowling Green to visit the largest cave system in the world. Mammoth Cave is an amazing natural wonder.
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Mammoth Cave
If you don't mind some time on the road, drive a little more than a hour north past Bowling Green to visit the largest cave system in the world. Mammoth Cave is an amazing natural wonder.
The largest non-reinforced concrete structure in the world, this memorial obelisk was constructed in the early 20th century and is a Kentucky State Park. Ride the elevator to the top, and see the interpretive museum at the base.
Jefferson Davis State Historic Site
258 Pembroke-Fairview RdThe largest non-reinforced concrete structure in the world, this memorial obelisk was constructed in the early 20th century and is a Kentucky State Park. Ride the elevator to the top, and see the interpretive museum at the base.
Attraction
Award winning bourbon with a fantastic story and family heritage.
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Casey Jones Distillery
2815 Witty LnAward winning bourbon with a fantastic story and family heritage.
Try a flight of spirits that are distinctly Tennessee! Bourbon, Gin, Rum and Moonshine all made less than 10 minutes from Old Oaks.
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Old Glory Distilling Co.
451 Alfred Thun RdTry a flight of spirits that are distinctly Tennessee! Bourbon, Gin, Rum and Moonshine all made less than 10 minutes from Old Oaks.
The Alhambra has many wonderful concerts from artists like the Steeldrivers, Vine Gill, Marty Stuart, and more. There movies series is wonderful, too!
Alhambra Theatre
507 S Main StThe Alhambra has many wonderful concerts from artists like the Steeldrivers, Vine Gill, Marty Stuart, and more. There movies series is wonderful, too!
Learn about the very interesting lifestyles of the Shaker community, a group of people who’s membership flourished in the 19th century. The Shakers sought perfection in their relationship with God, and their buildings, furniture, and complexes reflect their desire to to reflect this relationship.
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South Union Shaker Village
896 Shaker Museum RdLearn about the very interesting lifestyles of the Shaker community, a group of people who’s membership flourished in the 19th century. The Shakers sought perfection in their relationship with God, and their buildings, furniture, and complexes reflect their desire to to reflect this relationship.
City/town information
Historic Elkton was founded in 1835 as a tobacco merchant town. Today, the town square is lined with shopping and delicious mom/pop restaurants. While in town, visit Something Special, Sweet Caroline's, Hip Harvest, L&R Soda Shop, and Hampton's Dairy Mart.
Elkton
Historic Elkton was founded in 1835 as a tobacco merchant town. Today, the town square is lined with shopping and delicious mom/pop restaurants. While in town, visit Something Special, Sweet Caroline's, Hip Harvest, L&R Soda Shop, and Hampton's Dairy Mart.
Originally a railroad town with lively saloons, Guthrie is now home to a large Amish community. Amish bakeries and shops line the countryside, in addition to family farm. On Sundays, horse drawn carriages can be seen maneuvering down the small town's streets. One of the nation's oldest operating gas stations, "Joe's Standard" can be seen in action every weekday. Visit the house museum, "The Robert Penn Warren Childhood Home" to learn more about America's first poet laureate, and drive to Schlabach's Bakery for delicious cinnamon rolls. Coming in Mid-2022, visit the Jesse James Tavern where the famous outlaw once hid from the law, imbibed Kentucky bourbon, and played several rounds of cards.
Guthrie
Originally a railroad town with lively saloons, Guthrie is now home to a large Amish community. Amish bakeries and shops line the countryside, in addition to family farm. On Sundays, horse drawn carriages can be seen maneuvering down the small town's streets. One of the nation's oldest operating gas stations, "Joe's Standard" can be seen in action every weekday. Visit the house museum, "The Robert Penn Warren Childhood Home" to learn more about America's first poet laureate, and drive to Schlabach's Bakery for delicious cinnamon rolls. Coming in Mid-2022, visit the Jesse James Tavern where the famous outlaw once hid from the law, imbibed Kentucky bourbon, and played several rounds of cards.
Food scene
The best cheeseburger in town! A hole-in-the-wall drive-up diner form the 1950s that makes amazing burgers with very fresh locally butchered meats, located just north of Old Oaks Farm.
Hampton's Dairy Mart
528 E Jefferson Davis HwyThe best cheeseburger in town! A hole-in-the-wall drive-up diner form the 1950s that makes amazing burgers with very fresh locally butchered meats, located just north of Old Oaks Farm.
L & R Soda Bar
44 Public SquareStop by for some delicious floats, ice cream, shakes, malts, and more!
This amazing bakery is brimming with bakery delights. Warm cinnamon rolls, pies, bread, all amish made right here in the heart of Kentucky Amish country.
Schlabach's Bakery
6255 Guthrie RdThis amazing bakery is brimming with bakery delights. Warm cinnamon rolls, pies, bread, all amish made right here in the heart of Kentucky Amish country.
This Amish owned dairy makes its home cheese, milk, ice-cream, and more. The dairy’s tasty selections make wonderful take-home gifts for family and friends.
Country View Creamery
1290 Watts RoadThis Amish owned dairy makes its home cheese, milk, ice-cream, and more. The dairy’s tasty selections make wonderful take-home gifts for family and friends.