Have you ever wondered what the letters “L” & “N” represent in our name?
For years, guests’ have chosen words such as, “Likeable” and “Nice,” to describe our innkeepers, Norris and Mary Elizabeth Priest who exude southern hospitality and love to share it freely with others. Whether you’re a weekend visitor or a weekday business traveler we promise a welcoming, warm and comfortable bed and breakfast experience.
Others have used terms like “Local” and “Nearby,” since our address is on beautiful Main Street in historic downtown Henderson, Kentucky. We’re just 2 hours northwest of Nashville, TN, and 120 miles west of Louisville, KY making it an easy ride from just about anywhere. We’re also close to lots of activities and adventures, you can choose on your next visit like exploring one of our many hiking trails inside John James Audubon State Park or touring one of our local wineries. There’s an exciting adventure waiting for you just around the corner from the L & N Bed and Breakfast.
Maybe you’re just looking for a get-a-way adventure that’s “Leisurely” and “Neighborly,” at a friendly, clean inn. Stroll the lantern-lit sidewalks of our award-winning community and you’ll see Main Street mansions and one-of-a-kind downtown shops with welcoming store owners. Sip freshly roasted coffee at Planter’s Cafe and Coffee Bar, before shopping for a smart new pair of Wilkerson’s or Simon’s shoes. Maybe you’re in the market for that perfect new piece of furniture, if so, Alles Brothers, a downtown landmark for over 100 years is where you might just find it.
The L & N is “Lovely” and “Nostalgic” and can also be “Lackadaisical” and “Nonchalant” if you’re just needing to unplug and unwind. However, you choose to describe your experience the L & N Bed and Breakfast is adjacent to the “Louisville” & “Nashville” Railroad tracks, the historic inn’s true namesake. These active steel railways carry more than 50 trains a day alongside the inn. If you happen to be a train aficionado, then we’re a must-see destination with train memorabilia throughout the house.
Let us open the door and invite you to step back in history to a time when railroad commerce carried passengers to Henderson, KY to experience all that our historic river town has to offer. From music festivals to museums, wineries to window shopping, horse racing, boating, and unique restaurants, they’re all here waiting to be a part of your next L & N adventure. Come be our guest at the L & N Bed and Breakfast where exciting adventures begin with an exceptional inn experience.
-originally posted March 1, 2017
This new year, there are just as many new and exciting things to do as there are traditional Henderson activities. If you are looking for places to explore, fun events, new food, and ways get your family up and outdoors, this is the perfect guide.
Avid bargain hunters from all over will be flocking to Kentucky for the famous 400-mile yard sale that stretches from east to west along Highway 60. From sunup to sundown during October 5 through 8, take a drive down country roads to see what interesting deals you can find.
Another outdoor market event that draws in thousands of people is the annual Arts & Crafts Festival at Audubon State Park going on October 7 and 8. The festival brings in over 100 unique vendors. Woodworking, artistic items, weaving, seasonal decor, quilts, handmade, and let’s not forget kettle corn and all the other tasty treats! It’s a great time to buy one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays, and to watch artisans at work! Wooden statues made from chainsaw artists are a favorite of festival-goers. Admission is free, but you’ll need cash for parking.
Looking for a more frightening outing that also supports a good cause? The 11th annual Terror on the Trail is full of scary goblins and ghouls. Two nights of thrilling fun on October 20 and 21, beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 a piece and worth every penny, as the proceeds of the event go towards kids with medical expenses. This year’s recipients are Erich Gilbert, a freshman in high school with cerebral palsy who is wheelchair bound, and Adeline Grace, the 8-week-old daughter of Brad and Whitney Alsup. The proceeds will go to helping with the purchase of van lift for Erich’s family and for an aortic correction surgery for
The Depot Community Room’s most popular tour of the year, the Spooks and Legends Haunted Tour, is set for Saturday, October 28. Listen to these eyebrow-raising stories of actual people that lived in Henderson centuries ago! You will find yourself trapped in the plots of murder mysteries, haunted buildings, crimes that might just make your skin crawl! This tour is based on actual people and events that are recorded in Henderson’s History. Two walking tours will operate on Saturday, beginning at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the Depot Community Room at 101 North Water Street.
Don’t forget to take the kids out for to do what they love doing most, collecting candy! As always, trick-or-treating will take place in downtown Henderson from 3 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. After the trick-or-treat, make your way to your favorite Halloween party, including community activities at Henderson General Baptist Church, First United Methodist Church, and Community Baptist Church.
