New Castle

I have very little to say about New Castle. I've only driven through the town a handful of times in the last couple decades, and there's no reason for me to start now. I don't much like the place. It's too small, with too few residents, and there's nothing to do here. My daughters used to call it Old Castle, because it feels older than some of the other towns nearby that are actually older. There's little to do, little to see, and few people to meet. That doesn't do a town many favors.

Want food? Good luck. There's a winery here, but not many restaurants. Hopefully you're a good cook. The same thing goes for bars, though I suppose you can hit up the winery for alcohol. Just don't expect to meet anyone there.

There is a country club that I believe you can golf at. I'm a big fan of golf, and I've never been to it. I suppose I just don't like New Castle enough to drive over to it.

The best thing about New Castle is that it's only about 35 miles from Louisville, so when you get super bored, which you will quickly, you can leave. Otherwise there's not much to do, see or enjoy. Sorry. I do not recommend it for anyone.

New Castle is a tiny little town roughly equidistant from Louisville, Lexington and Cincinnati. There are less than a thousand residents, and you can feel this when you visit. New Castle is really small, and that's too bad because it's very pretty here.

That's probably the best thing about New Castle. It's a lovely looking place, and you can definitely enjoy the scenery. You may not enjoy the rest of the town, but you can certainly enjoy a very beautiful location. The two best reasons to visit New Castle both play into this pretty natural setting. Henry County Country Club has a nice golf course, and you can get in an above average game of golf here. It's not the best course in the state, but it's nicer than many of the other courses I've been to. I may not be the most enthusiastic golfer in the world, but I do like to play on occasion, and Henry County Country Club gives you a good opportunity.

The other fun thing to see in New Castle is the Smith-Berry Winery. It's somewhat small, but has a different winery feel than the others I've seen (full disclosure: I don't visit very many wineries, but I've been to a few and this one felt more Kentucky than the others somehow). You get more of a farm look and feel, and while the wine isn't the best in the world, it's a welcome change from visiting bourbon distilleries. I've always been happy with my visits.

Other than that you're not going to find much in New Castle. There are few restaurants, fewer bars, and not a ton of activities to partake in. You'll have to find a lot of your own fun in New Castle, and that's okay. I recommend the town for those looking for a very quiet life. There's only a little bit of crime, but nothing horrible, and you'll have plenty of time to think.