Top 10 Historic Sites and Museums in Bardstown, KY Bardstown’s history runs deep. Treasured as one of Kentucky’s oldest towns, its story is told through historic homes, centuries-old churches, walkable streets, and a strong bourbon legacy. Visitors are drawn to Bardstown for its architecture and…
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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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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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It’s that time of the year again. The time when the Bourbon Capital of the World salutes its favorite export. The 2024 Kentucky Bourbon Festival, scheduled for September 13-15, is a three-day celebration of all things bourbon. From tastings and tours to Miami Vice and Clue-themed parties, this year’s…
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Friday Afternoon: Bardstown Historic District There are quaint historic downtowns — and then there’s the Bardstown Historic District. A registered historic district on the National Register of Historic Places, it’s home to classic architecture (with some structures that date back to the 18th century)…
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