Experience the Bourbon Trail

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Advisor - Sarah Rash
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Sarah Rash

  • Arts & Culture

  • Food & Wine

  • Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel

  • Kentucky

  • Entertainment

  • Local Culture

  • Local Food

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Curator’s statement

The bourbon trail is an immersive experience to learn the history of how bourbon is made and how it got started in Kentucky. You'll learn why Kentucky is perfect for bourbon making while sipping your favorite brand or even discovering a new one. A bourbon enthusiast might score a bottle of EH Taylor or the hard-to-find Blanton's. If bourbon is not your cup of tea, that's ok. Exploring the beauty of Kentucky is a sight to see. Beautiful horse farms lined with white fencing, rolling green hills and a unique castle will have you loving the "Bluegrass State" forever.

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Where to stay in Kentucky

The Woodford Hotel

Experience timeless elegance and modern comfort at The Woodford Hotel, where every stay is a memorable escape.

21c Museum Hotel Louisville

Trendy hotel, which doubles as an art museum, with chic rooms and an on-site spa in Louisville.

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    Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

The Campbell House Lexington, Curio Collection by Hilton

Experience timeless Southern charm at The Campbell House Lexington, Curio Collection by Hilton.

Talbott Inn

Discover historic charm and contemporary comfort at Talbott Inn, where every visit feels like coming home.

The Kentucky Castle

Embrace regal charm and immerse yourself in the beauty of The Kentucky Castle, where fairytales come to life amidst the rolling hills.

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Things to do in Kentucky

A large, castle-like building with stone walls and towers, featuring a central entrance and ornamental shrubs in the foreground.

  • Buffalo Trace Distillery: Test taste Buffalo Trace's bourbon brands, explore gift shop to see what the bourbon bottle release is for that day. Check the website to see what the bourbon bottle release is for that particular day.

  • Maker's Mark Distillery: Dip your bottle in the famous red wax and create your own.

  • Bardstown Bourbon: Tour the facility and test taste one of the newest bourbon brands.

  • Woodford Reserve Distillery: Visit this national historic landmark to experience their award winning bourbon.

  • Castle & Key Distillery: Enjoy this visit in a picturesque location surrounded by beautiful greenery and flowers. The cocktail bar is a must.

  • Churchill Downs: In nearby Louisville, it’s home to the famous annual Kentucky Derby in the first weekend of May.

  • Kentucky Horse Park: Located in Lexington, the Kentucky Horse Park provides trail rides and other attractions, especially for the horse enthusiast.

  • Keeneland Race Track: Live horse racing in April and October, plan a tour at Keeneland to see the beauty of the grounds.

  • Slugger Museum: Personalize your own Louisville slugger baseball bat.

  • Kentucky Castle: Enjoy brunch in a unique castle-like locale.

Insider tip: There are many bus tours that will take you around to the distilleries.

Places to eat & drink in Kentucky

A bottle of Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon with a horse and jockey stopper, next to a filled glass.

Need to know

Looking to immerse yourself in the world of bourbon? Check out this guide to the world's best bourbon.

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This guide is a part of our ongoing series on travel to Kentucky For more travel tips, check out Fora Advisor Robert Love's guide, 3-Days on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.