Kentucky Bound

**schoeney** · 04-03-2010, 11:07 PM

Hi All,

Well I am driving my daughter's car and my daughter from Washington State to Lousville KY at the end of April. She will be attending a 1yr Nursing program @ Bellarmine University.

We won't have time for much sightseeing but I thought we would take the slightly longer northern route so we could both see Mt. Rushmore for the first time. I hope to stay in Custer or somewhere near Mt. Rushmore. I would appreciate any input you may have for food/hotel/route as I know many of you made the trek to Custer last year.

This may sound kind of corny but I want to also surprise my daughter by stopping at the "Field of Dreams" in Iowa. My father, brother, sister's and even my mother had a special bond when playing "catch". Baseball was America's pastime in my early years and I am hoping playing a game of catch on the "Field of Dreams" will be a special memory for my daughter and I.

If anyone has any input on our trip I am all ears and would love to hear any recommendations you may have.

Thanks
Greg

AlabamaNomadRider · 04-03-2010, 11:35 PM

Sounds like a great trip you have. Good luck and safe travels.

**Cajunrider** · 04-03-2010, 11:45 PM

Greg, We stayed at the Bavarian Inn. It's just 1 mile North of Custer on Hwy 16/385. There are several good BBQ places on the main drag in town. Great ice cream parlor too. I forget the name of it though. It's also right there on main street. The Field of Dreams sounds like a great idea. I'd like to do the same with my grandkids. Especially my 4 yr old grandson. He would love it as much as I would. Keep us posted while on your trip and be safe.

Mitch

ruruson1 · 04-04-2010, 05:09 AM

I've stayed in Keystone. the town right before you get to Mt Rushmoore. its a nice little town with a lot of little shops. ice cream and some damn fine resturants. I do recommend getting ice cream form the parlor located at Mt Rushmoore. I believe its the best in the country. Rapid City is ok also. have stayed at the Motel 8 several times during Sturgis. The rooms are clean and the people are very nice and helpful if you need anything like directions or recommendations of resturants.

flavor · 04-05-2010, 08:18 AM

I think it's a great idea. No constructive ideas except have fun......

blowndodge · 04-05-2010, 08:25 AM

Have a great time Greg and drive safe! I totally understand the "field of dreams" thing. I'd do it too!

sharps45100 · 04-05-2010, 11:33 PM

If you have some time since your going to Mt. Rushmore, try to see Crazy Horse mounument also. Its beautiful also!

ballast · 04-06-2010, 12:11 AM

If you stay in Custer you will pass Crazy Horse on the way to Rushmore. Pay the 5 bucks and go into Crazy Horse if you have an hour.

hammer · 04-06-2010, 01:25 AM

Have a great ride, be safe and discover. I have used Super 8 Motels for years. They are reasonable and most will allow you to hold a room until 6PM without a credit card. So at least you have a room and if you have time you can scout out others.

rickyboy · 04-06-2010, 02:01 AM

Hey Greg,
Have a great trip,... enjoy your time with your daughter as she and you makes this big transition.

**glwilson** · 04-06-2010, 06:54 AM

Don't know if you have figured where you are stopping -- besides in Custer (we stayed at the Bavarian Inn for the rally).

If time would allow... it would be worth it to travel south on the Mississippi Great River Road along the Iowa / Missouri side (west side).

While it won't be the "Grand Canyon", it is still a great drive to take and you'll pass through a lot of small, historical river towns situated on the famous Mississippi River.

Then you can cross over the Southern tip of Illinois on 64 East (in the St. Louis area) all the way to Louisville, KY I believe. And I-64 provides some nice scenic areas as well on its way there.

watchman · 04-06-2010, 06:56 AM

If you stay in Custer the Cattleman's Restaurant serves a good steak. Hope you have time to at least drive down through the Needles. Of course it is more fun on the bike. But experiencing it with your daughter it won't matter bike or not. Have a great trip.

Netnorske · 04-06-2010, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by schoeney

If anyone has any input on our trip I am all ears and would love to hear any recommendations you may have.

Thanks
Greg

Hmmm....playing catch at the Field of Dreams with your daughter? Here's me recommendation.....WEAR A CUP....

!

There is a little place on the main drag in Custer that is bright purple. It is small....but very worth a stop for lunch or ice cream or whatever. Custer State Park is just down the road and if you have an extra hour or so....the ride through there is very cool to see the Buffalo roam. Mt. Rushmore is WAY cooler in person that it is in postcards.... ;).

**schoeney** · 04-06-2010, 08:42 AM

Hi All,

Thanks for all the suggestions and encouragement!

Greg

chainsaw · 04-06-2010, 08:45 AM

What they all said. Awesome.

04-03-2010, 11:07 PM	#1
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Kentucky Bound Hi All, Well I am driving my daughter's car and my daughter from Washington State to Lousville KY at the end of April. She will be attending a 1yr Nursing program @ Bellarmine University. We won't have time for much sightseeing but I thought we would take the slightly longer northern route so we could both see Mt. Rushmore for the first time. I hope to stay in Custer or somewhere near Mt. Rushmore. I would appreciate any input you may have for food/hotel/route as I know many of you made the trek to Custer last year. This may sound kind of corny but I want to also surprise my daughter by stopping at the "Field of Dreams" in Iowa. My father, brother, sister's and even my mother had a special bond when playing "catch". Baseball was America's pastime in my early years and I am hoping playing a game of catch on the "Field of Dreams" will be a special memory for my daughter and I. If anyone has any input on our trip I am all ears and would love to hear any recommendations you may have. Thanks Greg __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-03-2010, 11:35 PM	#2
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Kentucky Bound Sounds like a great trip you have. Good luck and safe travels. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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04-03-2010, 11:45 PM	#3
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Kentucky Bound Greg, We stayed at the Bavarian Inn. It's just 1 mile North of Custer on Hwy 16/385. There are several good BBQ places on the main drag in town. Great ice cream parlor too. I forget the name of it though. It's also right there on main street. The Field of Dreams sounds like a great idea. I'd like to do the same with my grandkids. Especially my 4 yr old grandson. He would love it as much as I would. Keep us posted while on your trip and be safe. Mitch __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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04-04-2010, 05:09 AM	#4
ruruson1 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 195	Kentucky Bound I've stayed in Keystone. the town right before you get to Mt Rushmoore. its a nice little town with a lot of little shops. ice cream and some damn fine resturants. I do recommend getting ice cream form the parlor located at Mt Rushmoore. I believe its the best in the country. Rapid City is ok also. have stayed at the Motel 8 several times during Sturgis. The rooms are clean and the people are very nice and helpful if you need anything like directions or recommendations of resturants.
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04-05-2010, 08:18 AM	#5
flavor Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: RI Posts: 1,351	Kentucky Bound I think it's a great idea. No constructive ideas except have fun...... Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-05-2010, 08:25 AM	#6
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Kentucky Bound Have a great time Greg and drive safe! I totally understand the "field of dreams" thing. I'd do it too! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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04-05-2010, 11:33 PM	#7
sharps45100 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maysville, Ky. Posts: 283	Kentucky Bound If you have some time since your going to Mt. Rushmore, try to see Crazy Horse mounument also. Its beautiful also!
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04-06-2010, 12:11 AM	#8
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	Kentucky Bound If you stay in Custer you will pass Crazy Horse on the way to Rushmore. Pay the 5 bucks and go into Crazy Horse if you have an hour. __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355
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04-06-2010, 01:25 AM	#9
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	Kentucky Bound Have a great ride, be safe and discover. I have used Super 8 Motels for years. They are reasonable and most will allow you to hold a room until 6PM without a credit card. So at least you have a room and if you have time you can scout out others. __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad
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04-06-2010, 02:01 AM	#10
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Kentucky Bound Hey Greg, Have a great trip,... enjoy your time with your daughter as she and you makes this big transition. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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04-06-2010, 06:54 AM	#11
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Kentucky Bound Don't know if you have figured where you are stopping -- besides in Custer (we stayed at the Bavarian Inn for the rally). If time would allow... it would be worth it to travel south on the Mississippi Great River Road along the Iowa / Missouri side (west side). While it won't be the "Grand Canyon", it is still a great drive to take and you'll pass through a lot of small, historical river towns situated on the famous Mississippi River. Then you can cross over the Southern tip of Illinois on 64 East (in the St. Louis area) all the way to Louisville, KY I believe. And I-64 provides some nice scenic areas as well on its way there. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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04-06-2010, 06:56 AM	#12
watchman Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Macon, Missouri Posts: 1,175	Kentucky Bound If you stay in Custer the Cattleman's Restaurant serves a good steak. Hope you have time to at least drive down through the Needles. Of course it is more fun on the bike. But experiencing it with your daughter it won't matter bike or not. Have a great trip.
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04-06-2010, 08:42 AM	#14
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Kentucky Bound Hi All, Thanks for all the suggestions and encouragement! Greg __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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04-06-2010, 08:45 AM	#15
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Kentucky Bound What they all said. Awesome.
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