photo by Bob Lanham

Stop at Brownsboro for a cool drink and great food at the old-fashioned general store. Or visit during the town's annual Fourth of July celebration to get a taste of old-fashioned patriotic fun. Buckner has become the county's sports mecca. This area is home to soccer fields, to Soccer Blast, an indoor soccer facility, to the county's new aquatic center, convention center and park, and the Oldham County Family YMCA complex.

Check out Crestwood, a bustling area filled with interesting shops and restaurants. Pewee Valley, with its historic districts and rambling old homes, was the adopted home and inspired setting of writer Annie Fellows Johnston, famous for her early 20th century tales of The Little Colonel, made into a popular 1930s movie starring Shirley Temple.

LaGrange, Oldham County's largest city and the county seat, is a National Register City and Historic Shopping District. It is filled with historic site, iron front building, restaurants and shops, and the Renaissance Revival style Courthouse built in 1875, most of which are clustered along the railroad tracks which run through the center of town where trains still rumble through every day.

River lovers can head to Westport, Goshen, Harrods Creek, and Prospect. These quiet towns offer great river views, small shops, and quiet hours. While wandering near Goshen, visit the Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve or stop for a photo at one of the horse farms along scenic Highway 42.

We invite you to slow down a while, catch your breath and linger a little longer with us. Because in Oldham County, you can find plenty to do while you are getting away from it all.

Yew Dell Gardens
Yew Dell Gardens is the former home, garden, and arboretum of the late commercial nurserman Theodore Klein.  His unique collection of rare garden plants, display gardens, and unique architectural features is being developed into a major horticultural display, education, and research center.  Because of its natural beauty and unique architectural features, Yew Dell Gardens is a wonderful setting for weddings and other important events.  Please visit the Yew Dell Gardens web site for additional information including tours, membership and rental opportunities.