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 €186 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
€186
8 Feb - 9 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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,141 reviews)
Great place to stay, eat and drink.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

The Manchester
Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg

Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg

2.5 out of 5
2381 Buena Vista Rd Lexington KY
The price is €59 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
€59
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (326 reviews)
Great room at reasonable price.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington

4 out of 5
2601 Richmond Rd Lexington KY
The price is €96 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
€96
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Clean room love this place

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington
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1890's charm on Bourbon Trail- 7 distilleries w/in 25min! Bourbon Room in house!

1890's charm on Bourbon Trail- 7 distilleries w/in 25min! Bourbon Room in house!

Lawrenceburg KY
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Lawrenceburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions T.B. Ripy House and Anderson ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
Overall very happy with the accommodations. Great overall spaces (especially the sitting room). Only critical feedback would be sharpening the knives (dull knives can be dangerous) and there is a noisy chase in one of the rooms when the heat turned on. Thank you for hosting us! We had a great ...

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

1890's charm on Bourbon Trail- 7 distilleries w/in 25min! Bourbon Room in house!
Morrison Cabin Offers The Finest Interiors, Unique History & Very Best Location

Morrison Cabin Offers The Finest Interiors, Unique History & Very Best Location

Lexington KY
Stay at this holiday home in Lexington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Red Mile Racetrack and Kroger Field are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (147 reviews)
We enjoyed this step back into time by staying at the Morrison cabin. The host provided wonderful ambience with a live Christmas wreath on the front door & a small tree indoors. The kitchen was well stocked with nice dishes & glassware. We used the combo coffee pot & espresso machine. The location ...

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Morrison Cabin Offers The Finest Interiors, Unique History & Very Best Location
Bourbon Barndominium Bonanza! Golf Simulator+Theater+Hot Tub+Sports Bar+Arcade

Bourbon Barndominium Bonanza! Golf Simulator+Theater+Hot Tub+Sports Bar+Arcade

Lancaster KY
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Lancaster. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and a pool table. Popular attractions Lancaster Grand Theatre and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Awesome stay. Lots to do with family

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Bourbon Barndominium Bonanza! Golf Simulator+Theater+Hot Tub+Sports Bar+Arcade
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Popular places to visit

Kentucky Horse Park showing land animals

Kentucky Horse Park

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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

University of Kentucky

5/5(1 review)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Kentucky during your travels in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

University of Kentucky
Horse barn in Kentucky

Keeneland Racing Course

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

4/5(2 reviews)

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

Lexington Convention Center

3/5(1 review)

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

Rupp Arena

4/5(1 review)

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

Things to do

Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!

Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!

€9
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

€50
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

€9
per adult
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour

Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour

€84
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

€154
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

€84
per adult
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington
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Lexington featuring a sunset and a city

Lexington