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The Seven Wonders of Bardstown
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The Seven Wonders of Bardstown We all know about the Seven Wonders of the World — the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and beyond. But Bardstown is no slouch when it comes to…
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48 Hours in the Bourbon Capital of the World®
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It’s no surprise that Bardstown has been named one of the most beautiful small towns in…
A Bardstown Legend Turns 65!
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A Bardstown Legend Turns 65 With a New Season of "The Stephen Foster Story" In the summer…
Bardstown: A New Culinary Hot Spot
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Bardstown: A New Culinary Hot Spot Bardstown is a town with a population of just over 13,000 people…
The Vintage Scene in Bardstown
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The Vintage Scene: Antique Stores & More In Bardstown There’s history everywhere you look…
What's New in Bardstown 2025
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Parlor Room Tastings: “Step into the parlor” and discover Bardstown’s newest…
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48 Hours in the Bourbon Capital of the World®
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It’s no surprise that Bardstown has been named one of the most beautiful small towns in America more than once. With several well-known bourbon distilleries, wineries, and historic sites, Kentucky’s second-oldest town has a lot to offer the modern American traveler…
Bardstown: The Festive Fall Destination for Any Traveler
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The fall season is almost here. But if recent years are any indication, it won’t last long. It seems that every year, the Kentucky autumn gets shorter and shorter. When the weather changes and the leaves turn, it’s only natural to explore the great outdoors. And the…
Bardstown in Spring: It’s Blooming with Activity
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The quaint city of Bardstown is synonymous with several words. The obvious one would of course be the Kentucky “spirit” that helped put us on the map. The second would be “history,” followed by “beautiful.” Long before USA Today and Rand…
5 Inventive Bourbon Cocktails Inspired by The Bourbon Capital of the World®
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If you already have all the ingredients you’d need to mix up a Manhattan, a Mint Julep, an Old Fashioned, or a Whiskey Sour, chances are pretty good that you know a thing or two about Bourbon cocktails. But have you ever heard of a Bardstown Bubbler? What about a Proven…
Christmas ’Round Bardstown
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“Merry & Bright” at My Old Kentucky Home November 17 - December 30 My Old Kentucky Home State Park | 501 E. Stephen Foster Ave. | www.visitmyoldkyhome.com Guides in Victorian hoop skirts and gentleman in tailcoats sing the song “My Old Kentucky…
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Bourbon 101: A Beginner's Guide to Kentucky's Signature Spirit
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Kentucky is known all across the globe for being the true birthplace of Bourbon. Distillers in the state craft more than 95…
The Bardstown Collection
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As you approach this small town nestled in picturesque rolling hills, you can sense it – the presence of a liquid amber…
Bardstown Collection Scholarships
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BARDSTOWN, KY — Dec. 19th, 2023 Bardstown/Nelson Co. Tourism is thrilled to announce the donation of three scholarships at…
First-Timer’s Guide To Bardstown
Explore Bardstown’s Historic District The heart of Bardstown? Bardstown’s Historic District. On the National Register of Historic…
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Oscar Getz Museum of Bourbon History
- 114 N. Fifth St.
Did you know that the Bourbon Capital of the World also has the finest bourbon museum in the world? The Oscar Getz Museum of…
Taste of Bardstown Tours
- 212 N. Third Street
Step into the world of Bardstown with our immersive Taste of Bardstown walking tour! Led by seasoned guides, dive deep into the…