Old Union Church Circa 1812, Home of the Bardstown-Nelson County African-American Heritage Museum

Cozy Up in The Bourbon Capital Of The World® When the temperatures plunge outside, visitors to Bardstown look for ways to warm up inside. That often means finding a crackling fire, a …

My Old Kentucky Home as the centerpiece of a 1,300-acre plantation. The home takes its name from the Stephen Foster ballad “My Old Kentucky Home,” which was inspired by the lyricist’s …

Bardstown is an Official Gateway to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, and a must-book stop for all of the rest. Nowhere in Kentucky—or the world for that matter—can you find as many bourbon …

Bardstown isn’t the kind of vacation destination that you only visit once. It’s a spot that you fall in love with and want to keep coming back to over the years. But there’s a first time for …

Bardstown: The Festive Fall Destination for Any Traveler 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 …

Bardstown is a community alive with spirit, rich in history, and full of local legends, both bourbon and beyond, that come together to create a world class experience in a small town.

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With My Old Kentucky Home State Park less than a minute from our Courthouse Square, downtown Bardstown offers something for everyone including browsing our eclectic shops, …

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