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Kentucky is famous for bourbon whisky and Maker's Mark has a great tour of thier facility that explains the process from begining to end. Maybe you'll want to hand dip and seal your personal bottle of Maker's Mark whiskey in their signature red wax. The tours are free, but the whiskey is not.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
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Return to My Old Kentucky Home Sate Park in the evening and go to the outdoor theater. Great, familiar music to people from the USA. Foster is the focus of the outdoor summer show Stephen Foster -- The Musical, which is staged June-August at the park. Hear Foster's immortal favorites like "Camptown Races," "Oh, Susanna," "Jeannie With The Light Brown Hair" and many others.
Updated Aug 21, 2003
Website: http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/parks/kyhome.htm
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St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral
First catholic cathedral west of the Allegheny Mountains. A National landmark listed by the U.S. Library of Congress. This historic edifice contains fine paintings, gifts of Francis 1, King of the Two Sicilies, and Pope Leo XII. Erected 1816-1819. Open year round. Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm; Sat, 9am - 3pm; Sun, 1pm - 5pm. Donations requested. No restrooms. HA.
310 W Stephen Foster Ave., Bardstown, KY 40004, 502-348-3126
Written Oct 4, 2002
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My Old Kentucky Home State Park
Federal Hill was the inspiration for Stephen Foster's ballad 'My Old Kentucky Home.' Today this Bardstown mansion is as endearing to visitors as it was in 1852 when Foster was inspired to write the song. Step into the days of the antebellum South as costumed guides escort you through the stately Mansion. My Old Kentucky Home honors the symbol of the state song. Open daily Sept - May, 9am - 4:45pm; June - Aug, 8:30am - 6:15pm; Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and New Year's Eve & Day. Handicapped accessible-first floor only. Contact: Alice Heaton.
501 E. Stephen Foster Ave., P.O. Box 323, Bardstown, KY 40004, (502) 348-3502 or 1-800-323-7803
Written Oct 4, 2002
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My Old Kentucky Dinner Train
Exquisite 1940's dining cars carry passengers through 35 miles of Kentucky countryside. Fine dining in exquisite surroundings. Open year-round. Lunch on Saturdays only. Dinner Tuesday-Saturday on a demanded basis. Reservations required. Handicapped individuals: 5 steps.
602 N. 3rd St., Bardstown, KY 40004, (502) 348-7300
Written Oct 4, 2002
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The Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History
A 50-year collection of rare whiskey artifacts dating from pre-colonial days to post-Prohibition days. The museum features rare antique bottles, a moonshine still, advertising art, novelty whiskey containers, and Abraham Lincoln's liquor license. A definite stop for bourbon enthusiasts.
Spalding Hall
114 North Fifth Street
Bardstown, Kentucky 40004
(502) 348-2999
Museum Hours:
May 1 - Oct. 31
Monday - Saturday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Nov. 1 - Apr. 30
Tuesday - Saturday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Admission Free
Written Oct 4, 2002
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Written May 30, 2006
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Written May 30, 2006
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Even if you don't like bourbon you'll find this an interesting place.
The museum has bottles of bourbon from all over the place. It also describes how it is made.
Written Nov 2, 2003
Address: Bardstown
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This is the home Stephen Foster sang about when he wrote the Kentucky State Song: My Old Kentucky Home.
The home was owned by Stephen Foster's cousin - Mrs. Rowen at the time.
Written Nov 2, 2003
Address: Bardstown, Kentucky
Website: http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/parks/kyhome.htm
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This is the home Stephen Foster sang about when he wrote the Kentucky State Song: My Old Kentucky Home.The home was owned by Stephen Foster's cousin - Mrs....
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Q: Could you tell me what are some attractions there, and is Bardstown Kentucky where My Old Kentucky Home is. What are prices to...
A: The Bardstown tourism website: (www.visitbardstown.com/tourism). There is the Kentucky Railway Museum nearby: (www.kyrail.org). They have trips from time to time, as well...
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I LOVE Bardstown! Bardstown is a quaint town that has bourbon history, Civil War history, and just general history! CREDITS: My thanks to Bardstown merchants and the Bardstown-Nelson County...
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A quaint toen filled with beds'n breakfasts, mini-museums, restaurants, shops and an outdoor theater.
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Bardstown, Kentucky, is the sight of Federal Hill Mansion, better known as My Old Kentucky Home. Construction of this beautiful home was completed in 1818 for Judge John Rowan. Premier American...
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