The Ideal Romantic Getaway in Bardstown, KY

Escape to the Bourbon Capital of the World and the Most Beautiful Small Town in America for a perfectly charming and romantic getaway. Whether for Valentine’s Day, or just to hit the reset button with that special someone — Bardstown is the perfect lovers’ destination. 

Note: We recommend a 2 to 3-day getaway between Wednesday and Sunday, as there are less offerings available on Mondays and Tuesdays. 

SAMPLE ITINERARY

DAY 1

• • Accommodations:
    • Bourbon Manor, Talbott Tavern Inn, or Dant Crossing
  • Breakfast: 
    • Fresh Coffee, Pastries & More — or Hadorn’s Bakery
  • Distillery Experience: 
    • Bardstown Bourbon Company — “SHAKEN & STIRRED” Curated Cocktail Class
  • Lunch: 
    • Kitchen & Bar at Bardstown Bourbon Company
  • Distillery Experience: 
    • Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience — “You Do Bourbon” Experience Bottle Your Own Whiskey
  • Pre-Dinner Drinks: 
    • Five Brothers Bar & Kitchen at Heaven Hill 
  • Dinner: 
    • The Kitchen Table at Jim Beam

DAY 2

• • Breakfast: 
    • Mammy’s Kitchen & Bar
  • Distillery Experience: 
    • Lux Row
  • Lunch: 
    • The Bar at Willett
  • History Experience: 
    • My Old Kentucky Home Tour  & Walk the Gardens
  • Shop Downtown: 
    • At Mary’s, The Cozy Cottage, Shaq & Coco, Peacock on Third, Making Good Scentz
  • Drinks: 
    • Scout & Scholar Brewery
  • Dinner: 
    • The Rickhouse

DAY 3

• • Breakfast: 
    • Pat’s Place
  • Activity: 
    • The Abbey at Gethsemani 
  • Distillery Experience: 
    • Log Still Distillery
  • Lunch: 
    • Talbott Tavern or Star Hill Provisions at Maker’s Mark
  • Distillery Experience: 
    • Preservation Distillery or Maker’s Mark
  • Dinner: 
    • Harrison Smith House