Buckeye Chapter Members,

We are excited to announce the NKY Fall-ish Driving for 2025! The tour is on Sunday, August 24 with all new routes. We we will travel the rustic back roads of Kentucky from Dry Ridge to Bardstown for lunch, and return to the Florence area to finish the day.

Difficulty levels are now specified for each driving tour and take into consideration the number and types of turns, elevation changes, tour duration, and the potential for motion sickness. This is especially important for drivers who are considering passengers. Level 1 is low, Level 2 is medium, and Level 3 is high. The NKY Fall-ish is a Level 1 driving tour.

What to drive? BMW club members are automotive enthusiasts at heart. Many own multiple brands and models of vehicles. We encourage you to drive the vehicle of your choice and enjoy the experience.

The tour will originate at Starbucks Coffee in Dry Ridge KY, located off I-75 at Exit 159. We will meet at 8:30 AM, get situated, fueled up, confirm electronic waiver signatures, and drivers can begin the route prior to 9:00 AM. For those needing fuel, Shell and BP stations are located at either side of Starbucks.

The morning segment is 118-miles southwest to Bardstown Bourbon Company where we will stop for lunch and relaxation.

An expansive paved parking area is located in front of the the facility.

The afternoon segment is 124-miles to Crittenden for a final gathering at the Grape Vines Wine Bar and Bistro. Paved parking is located in front of the winery.

Important notes:

For those that cannot make the start of the drive, feel free to meet up with us anywhere along the route. Drivers are also welcome peel off after lunch. Please email me directly if making alternate plans.
With the exception of severe weather or related road condition issues, the tour will take place rain or shine.
Driving Directions:

Please refer to links below for turn by turn directions for each route segment. These are much easier to follow with a navigator. Google Maps links require some degree of interaction during the drive. Rallista is a mobile app designed for driving events and requires no intervention. Both mapping systems contain the same routes, however, we strongly recommend using Rallista, which is more reliable and less prone to rerouting.

Dry Ridge to Bardstown:
- Google Map
- Rallista Map
Bardstown to Crittenden:
- Google Map
- Rallista Map

If you are interested in lodging, the provided hotels are located off I-75 at Exit 159, which are .5 mile from the morning rendezvous point. If unfamiliar with the area, we can assist you with other lodging options.

Hampton Inn Dry Ridge, 1200 Cull Rd, Dry Ridge, KY 41035, 859-823-7111

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dry Ridge, 300 Sgt. Daniel Wallace Wy, Dry Ridge, KY 41035, 859-459-1200

Sunday, August 24, 8:30 AM

>>> Rendezvous Point <<<

Starbucks

69 Broadway St

Dry Ridge, KY 41035

>>> Lunch <<<

Bardstown Bourbon Company

1500 Parkway Dr

Bardstown, KY 40004

>>> Drinks / Appetizers <<<

Grape Vines Wine Bar and Bistro

485 Lebanon Rd
Crittenden, KY 41030

Please contact me with any questions.

We encourage you to consider all of the 2025 Buckeye BMW CCA Driving Tours:

April 27 - NKY Spring

May 18 - Red River Gorge / Natural Bridge

July 13 - Triple Nickel

August 24 - NKY Fall-ish

September 28 - OH / WV

October 26 - Hocking Hills

Tracey Harris
BMW CCA Buckeye Chapter
drivingtours@buckeyebmwcca.org
buckeyebmwcca.org