Almost immediately I saw a number of antique shops and beautiful curbside displays. The street was all done up for Halloween and autumn vibes were in the air. For many, Glendale is known for its antique shops and collectors, as well as tourists, descend on the small town looking for hidden treasures. I strongly suggest that anyone visiting this community visit each and every antique shop.

As I walked through town with my camera, I noticed a couple [antique] shop owners look at me from inside their stores, usually sitting behind their sales desk. I’d like to see these shopowners come out of their shell a bit. Next time they see someone filming, I think it would be a great idea for them to engage more. Whether the video gets a thousand views or a million, exposure is king/queen in today’s market. And if you can get free exposure, jump at it. On the flipside, maybe the shop owners want to keep the city a well-guarded secret. Who knows?

As I walked farther into town, I came across a lovely group of travelers sitting outside the coffee shop. This is another cool spot in Glendale and it’s a great place not only to have a warm drink and a treat, but it’s a great spot to people-watch and get a real sense for the small city. The folks I spoke with were delightfully friendly and had no issue with being on my video. I gave them the url to the website and our social media handles. I really hope they get a chance to read this article and see the video. They were a big part of why I enjoyed my visit so much.

All in all this was a great little walk. I enjoyed it very much and plan to return soon for a cup of coffee and some antiques shopping! As always, thank for visiting ExploringKentucky.com

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Stamping Ground is a cute small town in Kentucky, but I must confess, The Yuppie Puppy won me over. Now, anytime I think of this cozy community in Scott County, I’ll always think of this amazing pet salon. They’d do very well in a big city like Louisville or Lexington, but the fact they’re in the heart of this rural community is truly a blessing. In addition to the great work that they do (which I saw with my very eyes and which you’ll see on the video), they opened their doors to me and showed pure southern hospitality. They’re great representatives and ambassadors for City of Stamping Ground.

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Glencoe is a very small community, which according to Wikipedia may or may not break 300. That being said, the city has a government presence, a Fire/Rescue station, and its own USPS branch. During my video I basically walked along Main Street and was able to see most of what the town offers. There’s a nice church down a side street, some sort of a laundromat, and at the end of the road just over the railroad tracks there’s a very nice general store with great curbside appeal.

And normally this would be the end of the write-up, unless I made contact with any locals. Usually contact with locals adds a certain dimension to my visits. Sometimes, I’m offered a pastry, maybe a cup of coffee, and sometimes I’m given some kind of a memento. Sadly, there weren’t many folks to come in contact with in Glencoe at 8AM on a Saturday morning, but one local did try to run me down with his pick-up truck.

Wait, what?

Unfortunately, there are some folks who react irrationally when they see cameras, and maybe Gallatin County gets the award because a year or two ago when filming in Warsaw by the Catholic Church leading into downtown, a resident called the cops on me. The police officer was super nice and we took a selfie, but the fact that Americans fear citizens filming on a public sidewalk is pretty scary. And just last month in Glencoe, I had a guy try to run me down with his pick-up truck also while filming on a public sidewalk in downtown. It’s on the video and I was pretty shaken up, but I kept doing my work. Aside from the crazies and their shenanigans, all you can do is brush it off. You can’t live in fear of nuts. The vast majority of people are welcoming and hospitable. That being said, anytime you’re visiting a new place – always be mindful of your surroundings. Stay safe and have fun. And make some memories too – take pictures and videos!

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When I filmed my video “A Walk In Cloverport Kentucky,” I spent about a half hour walking across the beautiful blue bridge into downtown and I was floored by what a beautiful community I encountered. I walked past a really nice restaurant/bar with an immaculate red sports car outside. The lights in the establishment were on, the tables looked ready for patrons, but I didn’t see anyone inside. I walked down for several blocks and was frightened by some movement in an empty storefront. It turned out to be a couple of cats who were probably as surprised to see me as I was to see them. As I passed my new feline friends, I crossed to the other side of the street, and walked back. I was able to see more of the beautiful homes and got the water tower up in the mountains on my video. As I walked by the restaurant and could see the beautiful blue bridge, a cyclist rolled by. I said hello and was able to get in a quick question.

“Is it always quiet like this,” I asked. “It sure is,” he replied. He was very nice and very friendly but his time in downtown was maybe all of 30 seconds. So between seeing a cyclist for 30 seconds, seeing a red car outside a lit up restaurant with no one in it, and being startled by a couple cats in an empty storefront, I can say I visited my first ghost town in Kentucky.

Cloverport has very real potential. All it needs is people.

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