11:00 AM
Arrive
Start with Tousey House Tavern.
The first stop should make the trip feel underway without making a compact day feel complicated.
Day trip itinerary
Rabbit Hash: Where Canine Mayors Reign
Immerse yourself in Rabbit Hash’s charming blend of quirky dog mayors, rich folk heritage, and scenic riverfront moments that embody the quiet heartbeat of authentic Kentucky life.
By Cal Mercer — a Second Star Guide itinerary
Rabbit Hash feels best when the main outing has room and the town’s old streets, food, and evening light get to linger around it.
Best length
Day trip
Go for Dog Mayors, add a local meal or short wander, and skip the hotel unless this is part of a larger route.
Overnight
No overnight stay
Book lodging only when this is part of a larger nearby weekend.
Main activity
Dog Mayors
Dog Mayors can carry the day, but Rabbit Hash becomes memorable in the food, water, old streets, and slower edges around it.
Pace
Easy day out
Best when Dog Mayors is the highlight of a day, not an excuse to pad the schedule.
Day trip
Dog Mayors is the point; the rest should stay light.
A day trip has to respect its scale: reach Rabbit Hash, give Dog Mayors real time, add one easy meal or wander, and save the overnight for a bigger route.
12:30 PM
Main activity
Give Dog Mayors room to linger.
Dog Mayors should not feel rushed. Let it hold the best stretch of Saturday, then let the afternoon spill into a walk, a tasting, or the view that made the town worth choosing.
2:30 PM
Afternoon
Leave room for the small-town part of the day.
A compact destination usually gets better when the plan has time to wander, take the photo, browse the odd little stop, or sit still before the drive home.
4:00 PM
Last stop
Reserve dinner at Chef Hip E's Cocina Loca.
For a no-sleepover trip, this should be a satisfying final stop: early dinner, late lunch, coffee, or a snack that sends everyone home happy.
Pack the small stuff
Small helpers for a smoother Rabbit Hash day trip
Pack for walking, weather, and a polished casual evening: comfortable shoes, a light layer, and one small bag that can move from storefronts to dinner.
