Looking for a romantic getaway? Bardstown might just be the perfect destination to steal your heart. Here, romance feels easy. It’s the perfect bourbon weekend trip for couples who want connection, celebration, or just some quality time together. We’ve put together our top picks for accommodations…
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Most visitors come to the Bourbon Capital of the World ® ready to check the classics off their list. But just beyond the main stops is a quieter, craft-driven side of town, where small-batch distillers, family-run operations, and cozy tasting rooms offer more personal pours and memorable stories…
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September 17, 2025 Bardstown/Nelson County Tourism Awards Record-Breaking $140,000 in Community Grants BARDSTOWN, KY – Bardstown/Nelson County Tourism has announced the allocation of $140,000 in community grant funding to local nonprofit organizations and government partners—the largest total…
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There’s Always Something Happening In The Bourbon Capital Of The World Spring See the city dubbed “The Most Beautiful Small Town in America” in full bloom. Just 15 miles from downtown, trek through more than 40 miles of trails at Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, home to wildflowers…
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It only makes sense that in the Bourbon Capital of the World, there’s always room for another bar showcasing the drink that made the town famous. Neat Bourbon Bar is the newest establishment to join the line-up. Following the spectacular success of the original Neat in Louisville, owners Owen and…
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Discover Your Next Favorite Pour: New Sips Around Bardstown If you thought Bardstown already had enough bourbon to fill a barrel, think again. This summer, our little town is raising spirits—literally—with an array of fresh tasting rooms and cocktail hotspots ready to welcome both seasoned…
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If the Thursday night crowd in the Oak & Ember Restaurant and its adjoining cocktail bar at the Trail Hotel is any indication, Bardstown has scored another hit in the hospitality game. Open only since May, the new hotel rises like a phoenix from the ashes of a one-time Holiday Inn which had been a…
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Bardstown/Nelson County Tourism is honored to announce that Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid , the acclaimed documentary-style television series, will be coming to Bardstown to highlight our town’s extraordinary history, deep cultural roots, and timeless charm. Known for its in-depth storytelling and…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bardstown/Nelson County Tourism 502-348-4877 info@bardstowntourism.com Bardstown to Shine on NBC’s TODAY Show for Merriest Main Street Finale! Bardstown, KY – December 12, 2024 – The TODAY show is coming to Bardstown to close out its nationally celebrated “Merriest Main Street”…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 22, 2024 Bardstown/Nelson County Tourism Announces the Christmas Carnival at My Old Kentucky Home Bardstown, KY – Bardstown/Nelson County Tourism is delighted to announce a new event - Christmas Carnival at My Old Kentucky Home State Park, taking place on Saturday…
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