Visit Houston Acres Jefferson Kentucky and the surrounding area to see the top sights. Houston Acres, Kentucky, is a small and quiet suburban town in Jefferson County near Louisville, known for its green residential streets, safe surroundings and a friendly, closely connected neighborhood.
What makes Houston Acres sights so special is the quiet determination of a small city, which since its foundation in 1975 can hardly be solved by its rural charm. On the first steps through the roads lined by trees, one immediately feels that the pace of life still breathes from the old railway era, although the tracks have long since become parking marks. I have to admit that I don’t understand the hype about the “city of 1,000 houses” – it’s simply a rowhouse, but the neighborhood festivals where every grillmaster spends his secret recipe give the whole an almost iconic flair. If you arrive by car from Louisville, you will follow the I‐64 to exit 2 and then you will be able to drive through the Jefferson County Gefilde from the country roads with little traffic; a short stop at the local gas station is enough to taste the local charm (I swear your coffee is better than what you find in the big cities). For those looking for an authentic piece of Kentucky, Houston Acres offers the ideal scenery – a place where history not continues in dusty museums, but in conversations on the veranda.
This guide invites you to take a look behind the scenes of Houston Acres – not only because I have collected my favorite beer lids here.
For me, the Houston Acres Community Center. Who comes here immediately realizes that the word “community” is not just an advertising slogan here. The building is a folding but charmingly refurbished brick box from the 70s, where you can find yoga classes that look more like stretch-and-snooze than after real relaxation, as well as a billiard room, lovingly called the pub without alcohol by the locals. Parking is usually easy, except on Saturday night, there will be a real problem – then fight for a place between a van full of donuts and an old Ford that has not been moved since 1992.
A short walk (or a quick sprint if you don't want to miss the next football game in the park) To Houston Acres Park. The park is not just a national park, but the small hiking trails along the small stream are perfect to shake off everyday stress. I once saw a squirrel that was brave enough to steal my celebrity bars – a real highlight that I put to every visitor's heart. There is a playground that has more rust than color, but the kids don't seem to disturb that.
Just a few minutes by car, the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. This is where fairs, flea markets and the annual county fair take place all year round, where you get more sugar cane than a sense of healthy diet. I don't quite understand the hype about the giant wheel ride, but the popcorn is really great, and the parking situation is surprisingly good as long as you don't come to the main attraction “Kürbis shooting”.
If you want to sniff a bit of history, go to St. John the Baptist Church in the neighborhood. The building is a real relic from the 19. Century, with stained glass windows that have more colors than a rainbow after a thunderstorm. I once experienced an organ concert that was so dry that I would almost be asleep until the organist suddenly set up a jazz improvisation solo. That was a real shot.
A small trip to Louisville (about 15 minutes) To Louisville Mega Cavern. Yes, that's a bit further away, but the underground attraction is a must for everyone who loves to walk in a huge, air-conditioned basement while flying over rope slides. I have overcome my fear of narrow spaces there by simply shouting “I am a bear!” – at least the other visitors smiled.
Back in Houston Acres there is the Old Mill Café, a small diner that has more charm than an Instagram filter. The pancakes are really great, and the staff knows every customer by name – at least if you don't speak too loud. I ordered a coffee there that was so strong that I felt like I could run a marathon though I wanted to go to the next supermarket.
If you now think that this is too much, then just look at the Houston Acres Attractions on a map – you will find that most of these places are close to each other. This means you can finish your day with a cozy walk through the neighborhood while you can see the sun under the small hill and wonder why you haven't come here earlier.
Find more vacation destinations near Houston Acres Jefferson Kentucky using our map.
Villages, towns, districts, places and Vacation destinations you should visit.
©copyright by POI-Travel.de
info@poi-travel.de
