Wilmore, KY

Travel Guide

Photo by Michael Schuier
Photo by Michael Schuier

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
Hilton Lexington/Downtown

Hilton Lexington/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
369 West Vine Street Lexington KY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₩179,023 per night from Dec 24 to Dec 25
₩179,023
₩207,792 total
Dec 24 - Dec 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
Room was excessively hot, could not sleep at all. A tremendous disappointment

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Hilton Lexington/Downtown
GuestHouse Lexington

GuestHouse Lexington

2.5 out of 5
2261 Elkhorn Road Lexington KY
The price is ₩99,108 per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
₩99,108
₩115,035 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,495 reviews)
I was very impressed although the toilet was a little sideways, everything else was ok. I have never had to post a 100 dollar damage deposit before at anywhere before. Said it would be put back on card after 5-7 days, we will see.

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

GuestHouse Lexington
The Manchester

The Manchester

4 out of 5
941 Manchester St Lexington KY
The price is ₩224,313 per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
₩224,313
₩285,871 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,071 reviews)
Room was more beautiful in person.

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

The Manchester
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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Reviews of Wilmore

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Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

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

5/5 - Excellent

Ralph

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

3/5 - Okay

NieHaoMa

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

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