In Scott, you can discover history in a museum, in a nearly completely preserved house, and along streets lined with historic buildings. The Georgetown and Scott County Museum preserves materials on the history and culture of Scott County and interprets them for public education and interest. Ward Hall makes a distinct architectural impression: This Greek Revival residence was completed around 1857. The nearly completely preserved house includes a 4,000-square-foot basement.
Special tours of Ward Hall are available by appointment; bus and school groups are also welcome. In Georgetown, the self-guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour offers another way to explore the area's history. The guide is available at the Georgetown/Scott County Tourist Office and Visitor Center and at the Chamber of Commerce. The “Walk Through Time” guide takes you past historically preserved buildings along Main Street and the adjacent side streets.
A local tale also gives the past an unusual face: From 1829 to 1832, Pete the Crow was known in Georgetown for playing tricks and learning several English phrases. The bird's story is part of local lore and adds a figure from cultural history to the architectural traces of the past.
Nature and outdoor activities
The Toyota Kentucky Biodiversity Trail in Georgetown supports the natural balance of native plants, animals and ecosystems. A pond ecosystem along the trail provides habitat for a variety of plants, insects, fish, frogs, birds and mammals. Here, the focus is on the different components of an ecosystem, not just on individual animal species.
The parks offer other highlights. Along Elkhorn Creek, the 25-acre Peninsula Park has a walking trail and plenty of open space. The McCracken Creek Trail covers 12.92 acres and has a total of 1.08 miles of nature trails. Scott County Community Park combines a walking trail, a fishing pond and picnic shelters. Upper Great Crossing Park adds a four-acre dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs, as well as four lighted tennis courts.
Buffalo Springs Park also combines practical amenities with a distinctive feature: This small, three-acre park has a pavilion designed like a train station, picnic tables and a large grill. These destinations differ not only in size but also in what they focus on—walking trails and open spaces, nature trails, fishing, picnicking, dog runs or tennis.
Bike trails, country roads and seasonal activities
For cyclists, the Trail of Two Towns offers bike loops from Stamping Ground to neighboring Sadieville. Skullbuster features off-road cycling trails. The Buffalo Gals Homemakers Barn Quilt Trail showcases colorful barn quilts along Scott County's scenic country roads. For those interested in history along the way, the Historic Buffalo GeoTrail offers a different theme: It leads to an old jail building, distillery ruins and cemeteries in Scott County.
At Bi-Water Farm, you can compare two types of mazes by size: The corn maze covers five acres, while the sorghum maze covers two acres. Seasonal activities also include hayrides and a tractor train. Check which of these seasonal activities are available during your travel dates before visiting.
The Sadieville Boat Ramp is located on Eagle Creek. It has a paved surface, is free of charge and is suitable for any light recreational boat that can be transported on a trailer. Alongside historic attractions, parks and bike trails, this offers a clearly described option for recreational boating.
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