Louisville's Taylorsville Road is hardly a romantic stretch. I've always thought of it as a bridge between the Highlands and the East End, with few remarkable sights of its own. There are a lot of ranch-style houses.

But, just past a strip of Taylorsville Road gas stations and liquor stores, lies Bowman Field, Kentucky's first commercial airport which dates back to 1922. Charles Lindbergh once flew the Spirit of St Louis there. Scenes from Goldfinger were filmed there. It's a charming testament to the glamor and romance of the early days of flight.

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Nestled inside the Art Deco terminal building is Le Relais, a charming French bistro with a decidedly nostalgic feel. Sometimes, on just the right day, you feel like you've stepped into a scene from Casablanca. It's almost impossible to believe that you're still a stone's throw away from everyday Louisville as you order fromage, escargots, and tarte aux pommes. Rather, you feel that you're in a magical way station, fueling up on delicious French food as you prepare to board a plane for a more romantic time.

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Le Relais is my favorite Valentine's Day dinner destination. The beautiful location, extensive wine list, and delicious French fare provide a truly romantic backdrop without the overwrought gimmicks that so often arise with the February holiday. Instead, Le Relais can provide you with a fantastic crème brûlée and the off-chance of seeing Lindbergh's ghost. That's a pretty special Valentine's Day in my book.

In honor of Valentine's Day, I thought I would honor some of the most romantic spots in the state.

1. Paducah! Last year, Paducah's downtown was named one of the five Most Romantic Main Streets by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. You can stroll down cobblestone streets, have a romantic dinner, or take a horse drawn carriage with your significant other all the with the beautiful moonlit Ohio River a few blocks away.

2. The Moonbow Nothing could be more romantic than rainbow created by the reflection of the moon and there are only a few places in the world you can see one. One is at Cumberland Falls in Corbin, Kentucky.

3. Stay at Castle Post It's a CASTLE. Enough said.

4. Spend the night in one of Wildwood Inns themed suites. Wildwood Inn Tropical Dome and Themed Suites has it all. You can sleep in a treehouse, a cave, a pirate ship. However, as far as romance, nothing compares to the Champagne Suite with a two-story champagne glass-shaped spa!

5. Mammoth Cave Recently named by HotelClub as the number 2 most romantic destination, I can see how being in the dark, breathtaking cave could make you feel love appreciation for your nearest and dearest.

Did I miss any? What do y'all think are the most romantic spots around the Bluegrass State?

~ Sarah Stewart Holland

Le Relais: a Delicious Flight to a More Romantic Time.

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