Wilmore

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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 €189 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
€189
15 Feb - 16 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! (1,146 reviews)
Clean rooms, friendly staff, and good restaurants. I especially like the music selections played through the hotel.

Reviewed on 30 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 €60 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
€60
15 Feb - 16 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! (342 reviews)
Super friendly staff and clean

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
Hilton Lexington/Downtown

Hilton Lexington/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
369 West Vine Street Lexington KY
The price is €149 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
€149
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Nice quiet room. Staff were very helpful.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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! (148 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
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! (220 reviews)
My family and I had to stay here for some appointments at UK and we were beyond happy with our stay. We got to be able to stay in our favorite part of Lexington and have the accommodations that made a week of UK appointments more tolerable! Would definitely stay again.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

2 or 3 Bedroom/Baths House in Andover Convenient to All of Lexington
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!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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