By now, you should know that Bardstown is the Bourbon Capital of the World, with distilleries, tasting rooms, restaurants and bars galore serving our signature beverage. But what you might not know is that Bardstown has plenty to occupy the time and interest of those who are not into the…
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Bardstown has long been known as the Bourbon Capitol of Kentucky (and the World). But could it now be aiming for the title of Kentucky’s Capital of Christmas? It could, according to Stacey Phelps, President of Visit Bardstown, who says, “there’s a special kind of magic that settles over Bardstown…
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Bourbon, Leaves & Fall Festivals: Experience Bardstown This Season There’s no place like Bardstown in the fall. As the air turns crisp and the trees glow with fiery reds and golds, Kentucky’s Bourbon Capital transforms into a haven of seasonal festivals, scenic adventures, and—of course—bourbon…
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Bardstown is known for a lot of things – beauty, charm, history, heritage – but nothing more so than bourbon. The amber liquid in large part defines Bardstown – so much so that it has become known as “the Bourbon Capital of the World.” Come see for yourself bourbon’s importance to Bardstown when…
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My Old Kentucky Dinner Train – A Trip Back in Time After finishing a welcome bourbon cocktail, guests exit Bardstown’s Limestone Train Depot to be greeted by a tuxedoed server who shows them to a table in one of three sumptuously decorated dining cars on board My Old Kentucky Dinner Train. With…
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A Perfect Day In Bardstown For Anyone Who Doesn’t Drink Bourbon An unforgettable vacation in Bardstown — the Bourbon Capital of the World — is going to revolve around bourbon, right? Not necessarily. Bardstown’s best-kept travel secret is that it’s not all about America’s native spirit here. Bourbon…
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The Vintage Scene: Antique Stores & More In Bardstown There’s history everywhere you look in Bardstown, whether you’re touring My Old Kentucky Home or strolling through the heritage-rich downtown. Considering Bardstown’s timeless atmosphere, it’s not surprising that the destination is chock-full of…
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Parlor Room Tastings: “Step into the parlor” and discover Bardstown’s newest curated tasting experience, and we don’t mean just bourbon. While there’s plenty of what made us famous to satisfy your bourbon craving, The Parlor Room also offers other spirits as well as wine and beer. Located in the…
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Visit Bardstown, in partnership with the Bourbon Capital Alliance and Bardstown Main Street, is proud to announce the launch of the Bourbon Capital District, a state ABC-licensed Entertainment Destination Center where a resident or visitor may walk outside with an open container of legally purchased…
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Explore Bardstown’s Historic District The heart of Bardstown? Bardstown’s Historic District. On the National Register of Historic Places, it’s a place where you might feel as if you’ve slipped back in time, thanks to age-old architectural marvels like the Old Talbott Tavern & Inn, the County…
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