Heide & Grayson
Things To Do
HIKING
Lots of good hiking around Natural Bridge State Park and the Red River Gorge Geological Area! The linked Powell Co. Tourism site has trail maps for each, and we also have pretty good luck with the AllTrails app.
Natural Bridge Sky Lift Inc.
Fingers crossed that it's open on the weekend of the wedding! Check their website for more info and updates.
Kentucky Reptile Zoo
They house one of the largest collections of venomous snakes in the world. Enjoy, but leave them there, please!
Miguel's Pizza
A staple of Red River Gorge for climbers, tourists, and anybody who likes good pizza and an Ale-8 (or cold beer). Typically, lots of rock climbers camping out back.
Red River Rockhouse
Quality pub grub, local beers, Ale-8-one, and more.
The Brick
Ice cream and coffee shop with amazing pieces from Turtle Farm Pottery for sale. 10-15 min from the venue.
Sky Bridge Station
Bar food and craft brews that hit the spot after a hike. Good mix of locals and traveling hikers/climbers. Right by The Brick - 10-15 min from venue.
Thatcher Barbecue Company
Solid grub and good folks, plus live music on select weekends.
LEXINGTON
Lexington was home for Grayson for 12+ years, and for both of us the last few. There are lots of great restaurants and fun things to do if you're flying in or extending your trip there. These are a few of our favorites: Dining & Drinking - Bourbon 'n' Toulouse (casual, funky, Cajun spot) - Cole's on Main (fine dining but not too stuffy) - Winchell's (neighborhood pub/sports bar with comfort food; our second date was here!) - Crank 'n' Boom (craft ice cream (get the Blueberry Lime Cheesecake); Heide worked here!) - Goodfellas/Distillery District (NY-style pizza spot in a renovated industrial district; lots of good bars and a brewery walking distance) - Country Boy Brewing - Henry Clay's Public House (Grayson's house gig for the first few years of his career; in the heart of downtown) Activities - Keeneland Race Track - Ashland Estate (Henry Clay's home) - Kentucky Theatre (downtown cinema for new and classic films) - UK Basketball may be in town the week of our wedding, check back!