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Things to Do  

tour Maker's Mark Distillery

tour Maker's Mark Distillery, Bardstown

 CJD68 Says:  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... 

Historic Markers

Historic Markers, Bardstown

 grandmaR Says:  under construction 

My Old Kentucky Home State Park

My Old Kentucky Home State Park, Bardstown

 grandmaR Says:  under construction 

Oscar Getz Bourbon Museum

Oscar Getz Bourbon Museum, Bardstown

 kakou226 Says:  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. 

My Old Kentucky Home

My Old Kentucky Home, Bardstown

 kakou226 Says:  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. 

the Old County Jail and Jailer's Inn

the Old County Jail and Jailer's Inn, Bardstown

 CJD68 Says:  Built in 1819 and serving as the Old County Jail, this building has now been converted into an Inn. You can still look around and appreciate the color and character of building and its furnishings. 

Hotels  

Hampton Inn' Bardstown

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Best Western General Nelson

 1 Review and 36 Opinions  Best Western General Nelson Motel $69 -$75 You can WALK to anything. Not the newest in town but for... 

Restaurants  

The Old Stable Restaurant: Home of The Greatest Show on Earth!

The Old Stable Restaurant: Home of The Greatest Show on Earth!, Bardstown

 grandmaR Says:  I haven't eaten here, but I gather that the so-called "Greatest Show on Earth" at the Old Stable Restaurant isn't the circus, although that's where I've always heard that phrase applied. The Great Show is the "Mountain Dew Hillbillies" The website says: .."but maybe being... 

Down Home Bar-B-Q: Best BBQ IN Bardstown, KY

Down Home Bar-B-Q: Best BBQ IN Bardstown, KY, Bardstown

 sdsmthomas Says:  Home cooking, Real Smoked BBQ, Family owned and operated. Ribs, Pulled Chicken sandwich, Smoked Chicken, awsome Baked Beans 

Old Talbott Tavern: On the Square

Old Talbott Tavern: On the Square, Bardstown

 grandmaR Says:  I have been in this building when I was looking for the trolley driver, but have not eaten here.Town website said:Open daily. Built in 1779, this restaurant is the oldest Western stagecoach stop in America. The historic stone building has been a silent witness to an amazing... 

Dagwood's: Local but with a nice touch - NOT just homecookin

Dagwood's: Local but with a nice touch - NOT just  homecookin, Bardstown

 gkitzmil Says:  Dagwoods -- two blocks NORTH of the town center on Spring Street -- West side of the streetMore expensive than some other local eateries but many locals and visitors find it their favorite! Great Bourbon Steaks!! and other fare 

Old Talbott Tavern: a touch of history with good southern cooking

Old Talbott Tavern: a touch of history with good southern cooking, Bardstown

 CJD68 Says:  Bardstown is also home to a historic stagecoach stop, the Old Talbott Tavern, which is still serving great southern food. It counts Abraham Lincoln and Jesse James among its guests Old Kentucky Hot Brown - Smoked turkey and sugar-cured Virginia baked ham, on toast points,... 

Nightlife  

live music: girls night out

live music: girls night out, Bardstown

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Transportation  

Around The Town Carriage

Around The Town Carriage, Bardstown

 grandmaR Says:  The trolley had been stalled for lack of a driver, but the horse-drawn carriage was doing tours. Bob felt that it was too cold for that, even though they had plastic over the carriage to protect from the wind.There does not appear to be a website for this organization, but... 

thanks go the Old Talbott...

thanks go the Old Talbott..., Bardstown

 gkitzmil Says:  thanks go the Old Talbott Tavern for directionssince the Talbott Tavern provided them this will get you to their place which is on the circle or square in the heart of town from locations N S or EFrom LouisvilleTake I65 South to Bardstown/Berheim Forest Exit. Turn left off... 

Shopping  

My Old Kentucky Home State Park: Visitor's Center

My Old Kentucky Home State Park: Visitor's Center, Bardstown

 grandmaR Says:  There was a big painting or quilt in the visitor's center and it was not allowed to take a picture of it. I can't find it on the internet anywhere either. It was a kind of collage of S. Foster's life.I looked for a gift for my mom, but didn't find anything, and I can't find... 

Local Customs  

Here are some eventsTHANKS...

Here are some eventsTHANKS..., Bardstown

 gkitzmil Says:  Here are some events THANKS -- to the Bardstown Tourism Folks2 0 0 2My Old Kentucky Home Festival of Quilts Over 125 juried quilts represent the 2002 show. Events include Quilted Fashion Luncheon, Quilter's Trade Show, Downtown Merchant's Walking Tour of Quilts and... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Trolley Tour Derailed

Trolley Tour Derailed, Bardstown

 grandmaR Says:  When we got to Bardstown at 1:20, the trolley was sitting there with blinking lights and there was a piece of paper sticking out of the door that said next tour 1:30. The driver never came. We wandered around , but since it was Sunday, the number listed in the visitor's... 

What to Pack  

Packing List

Packing List, Bardstown

 gkitzmil Says:   Warm in Summer, Cold In Winter, cool and beautiful in fall and spring -- pack accordingly Bring your camera - if you like quaint small towns and old buildings and homes you'll enjoy taking photos 

Favorites  

History

History, Bardstown

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Welcome Center

Welcome Center, Bardstown

 grandmaR Says:  I had hoped to be able to do the trolley tour (tickets available at the Welcome Center, One Court Square, Bardstown, KY 40004, 800-638-4877 or 502-348-4877), or the Walking Tour (also based at the Welcome Center) where self-guided tour maps of Historic downtown Bardstown... 

The Place

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Questions and Answers

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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... 

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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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Top Bardstown Writers

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Greg's Bardstown Page

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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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Stephen Foster's Cousin's Home

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Bardstown. I'd love to share with you the 10 tips I've written, the 39 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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CJD68's Bardstown Page

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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

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 Bardstown is a neet little place with lots of historic sites. 

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Bardstown, Kentucky

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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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