Wilmore, KY

Travel Guide

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

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
Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG

3 out of 5
1935 Stanton Way, 1935 4 yes Lexington KY
The price is ₩131,488 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
₩131,488
₩152,617 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,174 reviews)
Our room was great. Everything was perfect

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG
The Manchester

The Manchester

4 out of 5
941 Manchester St Lexington KY
The price is ₩277,155 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
₩277,155
₩347,708 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,196 reviews)
It was a very nice weekend. The hotel, the staff, the accommodations, the meals. The drinks were all top-notch.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

The Manchester
Elwood Hotel & Suites

Elwood Hotel & Suites

4 out of 5
444 Parkway Drive Lexington KY
The price is ₩146,056 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
₩146,056
₩169,528 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,043 reviews)
The staff were friendly, enthusiastic, helpful, compassionate, excellent in every way. We stayed 3 nights, ate there several times...food was delicious. We would most definitely stay there again.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Elwood Hotel & Suites
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4.5/5(384 reviews)

Explore the campus 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.

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

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The bottling line for the special single barrel Blantons Bourbon.

Buffalo Trace Distillery

4.5/5(218 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.

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Lexington Convention Center

4.5/5(140 reviews)

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

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Rupp Arena

4.5/5(320 reviews)

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

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