So its no surprise that when youre here, youre well and truly in bourbon country.
Historic Bardstown, asmall townabout an hour outside ofLouisville, is in the heart of it all.
The long-lived and long-loved distilleries in and around Bardstown (all 11 of them!)
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helped earn the place its spirited reputationas well as its nickname as the Bourbon Capital of the World.
Theres no mistaking Bardstown for its big-city neighbors, and thats the charm of it.
Reservations are recommended for the distillery’s bar and restaurant (more below).
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Collectively, youll see period weapons, uniforms, and other artifacts of life during this period.
The distillerys restaurant, The Bar at Willett, is a popular restaurant in its own right.
Find candles, jewelry, and Kentucky-themed gifts and clothing atThe Bugs Ear Boutique.
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For handcrafted treasures, from 50 local artists, head toThe Artists Barrel.
While you could still pick up a prescription here, Hursts other draw is its old-fashioned soda fountain.
My Old Kentucky Dinner Train;602 N 3rd St, Bardstown, KY 40004; (502) 348-7300
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