Wilmore

Travel Guide

train bridge over the river
train bridge over the river
This is the river where grain alcohol turned into bourbon. Along this river distillers would load barges of alcohol destined for Memphis and New Orleans. To cheapen the transport, they used cask oak barrels. During the long trip down to New Orleans the alcohol would mix in with the wooden barrels and be transformed. New Orleans didn't know what to call this sweet new liquor. The casks were stamped with the county of origin, Bourbon County. This resulted in a new nickname being formed, Bourbon Whiskey, and the name stuck. The river isn't used for transport much anymore, but the history remains.
Looking up Kentucky river at a tributary offshoot that has completely different coloring.

Where to stay in Wilmore

This is the river where grain alcohol turned into bourbon. Along this river distillers would load barges of alcohol destined for Memphis and New Orleans. To cheapen the transport, they used cask oak barrels. During the long trip down to New Orleans the alcohol would mix in with the wooden barrels and be transformed. New Orleans didn't know what to call this sweet new liquor. The casks were stamped with the county of origin, Bourbon County. This resulted in a new nickname being formed, Bourbon Whiskey, and the name stuck. The river isn't used for transport much anymore, but the history remains.

High Bridge

High Bridge might not have many top sights, but Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and Peninsula Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

High Bridge
The Manchester

The Manchester

4 out of 5
941 Manchester St Lexington KY
The price is €208 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
€208
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,166 reviews)
Room was tiny..like shoebox tiny

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

The Manchester
Hyatt Regency Lexington

Hyatt Regency Lexington

3.5 out of 5
401 W High St Lexington KY
The price is €141 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
€141
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
The room was great, and the place was very convenient.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Hyatt Regency Lexington
Elwood Hotel & Suites

Elwood Hotel & Suites

4 out of 5
444 Parkway Drive Lexington KY
The price is €87 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
€87
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,025 reviews)
Very cool vibe. Clean room with concrete floors. Excellent restaurant and bar.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Elwood Hotel & Suites
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2 or 3 Bedroom/Baths House in Andover Convenient to All of Lexington

2 or 3 Bedroom/Baths House in Andover Convenient to All of Lexington

Lexington KY
Stay at this golf holiday home in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (313 reviews)
Very clean and convenient to everything. Our host made sure our stay was wonderful!

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

2 or 3 Bedroom/Baths House in Andover Convenient to All of Lexington
2 Bed/2 Bath Home in Andover area. Premier Host with 250+ 5-Star Reviews!

2 Bed/2 Bath Home in Andover area. Premier Host with 250+ 5-Star Reviews!

Lexington KY
Stay at this holiday home in Lexington. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kroger Field and Red Mile ...
10/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
The host was great, very responsive. We would stay here again if in Lexington. Overall, great layout, nice area, easy access to anything you would need. Our only suggestion would be to have some extra blankets on the couch or in the bedrooms would really top off the property. Also, the loft area ...

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

2 Bed/2 Bath Home in Andover area. Premier Host with 250+ 5-Star Reviews!
Luxe Home Downtown - Sleeps 6. Off-street parking

Luxe Home Downtown - Sleeps 6. Off-street parking

Lexington KY
Stay at this holiday home in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Red Mile Racetrack and Kroger Field are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Lovely, well-appointed property!

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Luxe Home Downtown - Sleeps 6. Off-street parking
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Popular places to visit

Panorama of an autumn, colorful lawn surrounded by buildings in downtown Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky

Explore the campus of University of Kentucky, a top university in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

University of Kentucky
Kentucky Horse Park showing land animals

Kentucky Horse Park

Enjoy a trip to Kentucky Horse Park and popular activities such as horse riding in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Kentucky Horse Park
Horse barn in Kentucky

Keeneland Racing Course

Enjoy a trip to Keeneland Racing Course and popular activities such as horse riding in Lexington. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Keeneland Racing Course
The bottling line for the special single barrel Blantons Bourbon.

Buffalo Trace Distillery

You can take time to visit Buffalo Trace Distillery during your travels to Frankfort. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.

Buffalo Trace Distillery
Aerial photograph of the Lexington, Kentucky skyline at night with the city alite.

Rupp Arena

Catch an event at Rupp Arena and enjoy other activities in Lexington such as horse riding.Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Rupp Arena
Facades of modern architecture buildings in the midwest American city of Lexington in Kentucky.

Lexington Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Lexington Convention Center during your trip to Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Lexington Convention Center

Things to do

Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!

Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!

€8
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

€49
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum: Group limit 15

Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum

€8
per adult
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour

Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour

€82
per adult
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Makers Mark, Four Roses or Woodford Reserve or Bulleit or Others

Groups: Makers Mark OR Buffalo Trace OR Woodford or Others

€150
per adult
Groups: Makers Mark OR Buffalo Trace OR Woodford or Others
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington

Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington

€82
per adult
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington
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Lexington featuring a sunset and a city

Lexington