Welcome to Bardstown

Bourbon Capital of the World

With 11 unique distilleries within 16 miles of Court Square, Bardstown is the ultimate bourbon getaway. We’re like wine country, but with a southern accent.
But we’re more than just bourbon! Our walkable downtown is home to nearly 200 historic buildings and has been declared The Most Beautiful Small Town in America by Rand McNally and USA Today. Come experience Bardstown’s southern charm!

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Bardstown Named Most Beautiful Small Town

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Things To Do

Meadows in Bloom

My Old Kentucky Home State Park
Apr 3, 2025 - Apr 18, 2025

Apr 03

Spring Break Express

Kentucky Railway Museum

Apr 03

58th Annual Bardstown Antiques Show

Guthrie Opportunity Center
Apr 4, 2025 - Apr 5, 2025

Apr 04

It's Fry Day Y'all - Lent Fish Fry

The Legacy at Log Still Distillery
Apr 4, 2025 - Apr 11, 2025

Apr 04

Straight-from-the-Barrel: A Booker's Tasting with Fred Noe

Apr 4, 2025 - Apr 25, 2025

Apr 04

Things to Do

First-Timer’s Guide To Bardstown

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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…