Location: Owenton
Top Things to do in Owenton
What to do and see in Owenton, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Owenton is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Owen County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 1,327 at the 2000 census. It is located at the junction of U.S. Route 127 and Kentucky Route 22, about halfway between Louisville and Cincinnati.
Restaurants in Owenton
1. Elk Creek Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By Lora P - Bloomington, Indiana
Lodging: The staff at the lodging facilities are excellent. Professional and aim to please. The breakfast was better than decent. We stayed at the estate, the rooms were cute; comfy beds; nice big showers...the porches were nice to rock and relax with a bottle of wine. The shooting/hunting club next door did cause some noise, for sure. But I live it in the country myself and I'm used to it.
Winery: the food is surprisingly excellent!! The wine leaves a little something to be desired. But worth the visit, no doubt. The staff at the winery are so sweet, passionate, and busy! :) I would record a visit, and would likely return.
2. Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
Overall Ratings
5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By JosephineKoz - Cincinnati, Ohio
We are not a NASCAR family. The closest thing I have come to watching NASCAR, is by watching the movie "Days of Thunder." And this experience with Rusty Wallace will have you quoting the movie. We bought this experience for my bro-in-law for his 40th birthday. I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical if it would be legit once we got there, and it totally was. He was excited and anxious beforehand and was riding an adrenaline high afterward. Totally worth the experience. And, who knows, I might end up checking out a NASCAR race some time soon - it was definitely cool being in the KY Speedway and hearing the roar of the cars!
3. Kentucky Speedway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By rryan313131 - Greensboro, North Carolina
Several upgrades and modifications. Nicer than before, but still more to improve. Exit traffic still a bit of an issue, but also, better than in the past.
4. Blue Wing Landing Outfitters
Here at Blue Wing Landing Outfitters, we provide some of the best Whitetail deer and Turkey hunts in this part of the Country. We also specialize in guiding Bowfishing trips for a variety of species of fish. All of our guides are fully licensed through the state of Kentucky and have been through multiple training courses to ensure that you have one of the best times of your life while you are here Hunting or Bowfishing with us at Blue Wing Landing Outfitters.- Where memories, and mounts, last a lifetime.
5. Richard Petty Driving Experience
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Get behind the wheel in one of our 8 – 80 lap driving programs or Ride-Along shotgun for 3 high-speed laps at over 20 tracks nationwide – including Kentucky Speedway!
Reviewed By JuwelAnn - Peoria, Illinois
I am not at all a race fan, but I still had fun! Everyone was very nice, helpful, and patient. My brother gave a Driving Experience to my son for his birthday (he's 17). He also gave the whole family a Ride-along. As we entered the speedway, we loved that we got to drive under the race track (through a tunnel) and park in the inner circle! When we arrived, we checked our son into the Driving Experience portion (we had reservations), where he also got a fireproof suit and badge. While he waited for his classroom lesson to begin, we walked over to the track and got each of us a "Ride-Along" ticket (which is first come, first serve). Then we sat in with our son on the lesson, so we also got to hear how to drive, etc. (They allow anyone to do this, but encouraged us, as family, to go). Afterwards, half the Drivers tried on helmets while the other half listened to a safety video through headsets. Then we all walked over to the track. After getting pictures taken in front of a race car (sadly, this was just one of the cars there, not necessarily the one you will drive), you wait your turn on some bleachers. They will give you your helmet and goggles when it is close to your turn to drive. When called, you climb in through the driver's side window (there are no doors, of course) and pose for another picture. If you are not able to drive a manual, there is a van that will push start you. A professional driver is in the passenger seat giving instructions. And away you go! You get to go around 8 times, with the Rookie Experience. Afterward you get a print out of your statistics - the fastest you went, etc. Plus, of course, the option to buy the video of your experience (video and audio was taken the whole time in the car).
For our Ride-Alongs, we just stood in line in that area, put on a fireproof suit, helmet, and goggles just before our turn and then climbed into the passenger window. it wasn't hard to get my legs in, but my big helmet kept getting caught! We posed for a picture and away we went. Because they were professionals, we went pretty fast (about 165) around the track 3 times. it was a short, but fun ride! Then you climb out and take everything off. Of course, they try to sell you pictures and plaques and videos of your experience - which is pretty expensive, but we still bought some things for our son.
There is a trailer by the track for drinks, snacks, and t-Shirts to purchase if want. Restrooms are in the main building where you check in for the Driving Experience. We were there for over 3 hours, mostly waiting for our turn to go - our son was last to drive, and 6 of us did the ride-along. My son would love to do another driving experience (and the boys in the family would love that opportunity), but the Ride-along was not something any of us girls would do again. It was fun and a good experience, but in our minds you just sit in a crowded car and go fast in an oval. I think the hardest part about booking an experience is that they are only offered a few times throughout the year. However, they are offered at other speedways, too, on different weekends.
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