Curator’s statement
My whole life, my family has owned and bred thoroughbreds. Kentucky is a beautiful state, and hidden among the horses are some of the best bourbon distilleries in the world. Having attended the Kentucky Derby several times over the years, I've had the pleasure of going to some of these places and tasting their fine spirits.
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Things to do in Louisville
Whiskey Row in downtown Louisville:
Angel's Envy Distillery
The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
Old Forester Tour
Kentucky Derby Museum Churchill Downs
Louisville Historic Ghost Tours
After Louisville, your journey will take you East to Frankfort, Kentucky, to the Buffalo Trace Distillery.
Then finish in Lexington, Kentucky:
Kentucky Horse Park
Woodford Distillery
Day Trips
Optional day trips to certain Kentucky Horse Farms like the farm, where the famous Secretariat is buried, can be arranged depending on farm availability.
Places to eat & drink in Louisville
Dinner:
Buck's Restaurant and Bar
610 Magnolia
Proof on Main
Swizzle
Drinks:
Hell or High Water Speakeasy
Pin + Proof
Black Rabbit Lounge
Wild Swann
Breakfast:
Carson's Lexington
Keeneland Track Kitchen Lexington
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Jason Cleveland
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This guide is part of our ongoing series on travel to Kentucky. For more travel tips, check out Fora Advisor Kristyne Wada's guide, Discover California Wine Country: Sonoma's Hidden Gems.