Towns so charming, you won’t want to leave.
Make a day trip to thesesmall Kentucky towns, and prepare to be charmed.
There is something for everyone in these one-of-a-kindsmall towns, from hiking trails to antiquing.
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Plan whatever strikes your fancy.
Steeped in tradition, towns nearLouisvillesplendidly represent Kentucky’s cultural authenticity.
Here are eightsmall townsnear Louisville to add to your itinerary.
Bardstown
Bardstownhas long been a favorite destination because it’s the first stop on theKentucky Bourbon Trail.
We have long sung its praises as one of the most charming small Southern towns.
Visit the great distilleries in Bardstown while taking in thegorgeous Kentucky landscape.
Find a Bloomfield souvenir to commemorate your visit at the ultra-charmingOld Sugar Valley Country Storenext door.
Drop intoThe Black Sheep General Storedowntown for handmade gifts and Kentucky souvenirs.
While in Elizabethtown, stop by theSwope’s Cars of Yesteryear Museumfor a free walk down auto memory lane.
This antique and vintage car museum features cars from early as the 1900s of all makes and models.
Nearby, theMorgan Conservation Parkis over 252 acres full of trails for picturesque hiking.
ThePewee Valley Central Parkis great for sunny afternoons.
Pack a picnic lunch and grab your family and friends to visit the pavilion.
Shelbyville
Shelbyville is quintessential Kentucky.
There are more than 90 horse farms and ample riding trails.
It’s also a great place to get outdoors.
Golf courses and parks surround the area.
Hurstbourne
History still shows in the town of Hurstbourne.
Next to the course,The Hurstbourne Country Clubdates back to the Revolutionary War as a former 60-room mansion.
