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Tim, Gloria and I will be doing a slow road trip back to Missouri along I-64.
It will start early Sunday afternoon after the homecoming.
Hopefully with an empty trailer, Hint, Hint
Do a detour along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Maybe stop by Griggs shop for a brief tour then spend the night in Lexington Va.
Monday morning, do the New River Gorge Bridge walk.
http://www.bridgewalk.com/
Then continue west.
Looking for idea's on places to see, eat or stay, from there to St.Louis.
Since I grew up in St. Louis and have a job interview, we'll spend at least a full day there kicking around the seedier side of town.
Then on out to mid Mo. and do some things that I would rather not mention here.
Also make sure Tim makes it back to the St.Louis airport in time to catch his flight.

What other places along I-64 are there to see?
All idea's are welcome.

Thanks
Don

We ate at Nico's grill in Lexington last summer, excellent menu and service.

This a very neat place to stop. I have stopped there a couple of times. Has food and WVa made goods. Right off the highway. I think there is fuel close by also. Depending on when I get started I may stop there.

If you like ponies, stop at a few stables or wineries

Leo
It looks like a good place, but, I'll have a 25' trailer and will be dog tired.
The hotel we may stay at has a Ruby Tuesday right next door.
I know, it's chain food, but sometimes you just have to go with what is handy.

Ron
I don't know about Tim, but that place looks like more art work, than a eaten place.
Remember, we will not be looking our best and hope not to scare folks.

Kid
The horses and wine gave me an idea.
How about a tour of Busch brewery in St.Louis?
Free samples and they usually have a few Clydesdale in the old stable.
When I lived in St.Louis, years ago, I took several personal tours of the brewery with a friend that worked there.
Unlimited samples in every break room.
It's a big place with a lot of break rooms.
Also pick a couple cases off a scrap pile and carry out with us.
Need I say more?
Those were different times.

Keep the idea's coming folks.
Don

Here is a good restaurant in Haubstat in. Eaten there several times.

http://www.haubhouse.com/

Don't forget all the distilleries in Ky. Here is a map of the bourbon trail. I don't think you can go wrong at any of them.
http://kybourbontrail.com/map/

When I head west on I-64 Ken Tex BBQ in shelbyville, KY is where I stop, they open at 11:00 for lunch. For the longest time they had the best brisket I knew of within a half a days drive of here.
https://kentexbbq.com/
Easy for me to remember, Exit #35 for Rt53. About 1/2 hour this side of Louisville.

However we've got better BBQ here in Lexington, best pork and brisket within about a days drive.
Beameup BBQ
http://www.beameupbbq.com/
Every Wednesday at 11:30 you can find me there unless a schedule SNAFU in which case I'll be there the day before or after, and sometimes on Saturday.
Tuesday-Friday, 11 to 4 & Saturday, 11 to 3 (they're planning for supper hours soon).

Not BBQ but extremely tasty home made corned beef sandwiches can be had at the Irish Pub in Lewisburg, WV.
http://www.irishpubonwashingtonstreet.com/contact/
We'll drive over sometimes just for that and back home, even drove the 51 GMC once.

Alec's idea for the distiliaries in KY is a great one. I don't care for that stuff but really enjoyed the tours at these two.
www.woodfordreserve.com
http://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/

Grigg

Grigg
If Beam Me Up was open on Sunday we would try it.
I'm thinking we'll be coming off the Blue Ridge on Hwy 60 and thru Buena Vista.
That will depend on what time we leave HQ.

The Kent Tex BBQ looks real good for Monday evening dinner, after the bridge walk.
Holiday inn right there and also a White Castle.
But sliders will not make us good traveling companions.

The Irish Pub looks like a good place to get lunch, a few pints and let someone else drive.
It is also just off the highway, but, we'll be going by there Monday morning on our way to do the walk. Plus, the 25' goose will be with us and no place to land.
Also an Irish Pub in St.Louis, may be on the agenda.
http://www.mcgurks.com/

The distillery tour I think would be fun and informative, but may get us in trouble. That's a trip where you should ride a tour bus.

Great Idea's folks, keep them coming.
Tim, what do you think about a dozen extra onion sliders, for something to snack on during the trip?

Thanks
Don

Gloria wouldn't appreciate the onion sliders