Wilmore, KY

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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

While High Bridge might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and Peninsula Golf Course.

High Bridge
GuestHouse Lexington
GuestHouse Lexington
2.5 out of 5
2261 Elkhorn Road, Lexington, KY
The price is ₩91,271 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
₩91,271
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
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It was ok
"This place was fine for one night, traveling through the area. But I probably will not stay again. We booked a room for 2 adults and 1 child. We got a room with one queen bed. I assumed that meant there would be a cot or something for the child. But when we asked, they said they didn’t have cots. ..."

Reviewed on May 26, 2024

GuestHouse Lexington
GLō Best Western Lexington
GLō Best Western Lexington
3 out of 5
1935 Stanton Way, Lexington, KY
The price is ₩138,788 per night from Jun 6 to Jun 7
₩138,788
per night
Jun 6 - Jun 7
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,257 reviews)
"Booked wrong date, Courtney booked our room correctly and we got an early check in. The staff was amazing!"

Reviewed on May 27, 2024

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington Green
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington Green
3.5 out of 5
245 Lexington Green Circle, Lexington, KY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₩172,871 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
₩172,871
per night
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on May 21, 2024

Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington Green
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Reviews of Wilmore

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Aug 4, 2019

Friendly, and accommodating. We were ther for the 127 yard sale.

5/5 - Excellent

Ralph
Jul 13, 2019

Wilmore is beautiful and feels like home. Everyone I met was amazing and very nice. Simply an amazing little town!

3/5 - Okay

NieHaoMa
May 15, 2019

Very little to do and and see - though the surrounding area is pure Kentucky beautiful countryside.

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