I completely understand!! I'm thinking about going to visit an old friend in Kentucky this summer. The first thing most people would look for would be a place to stay.....not me. The first thing I checked was the Outlet Bound site to see if it was an outlet (and it's not so I guess I'll have to stop at the one outside Nashville on the way).
I'm originally from Kentucky, what part are you visiting? I know a sweet spot in Jefferson Ohio, it's about 45 mins outside of Cincinnati. They've got an outlet mall w/ a Coach, bath n body works...pottery barn...etc etc..just tons of goodies.