Escape to the Bourbon Capital of the World and the Most Beautiful Small Town in America for a perfectly charming and romantic getaway. Whether for Valentine’s Day, or just to hit the reset button with that special someone — Bardstown is the perfect lovers’ destination.
Note: We recommend a 2 to 3-day getaway between Wednesday and Sunday, as there are less offerings available on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Sample Itinerary
DAY 1
Accommodations: Bourbon Manor, Talbott Tavern Inn, or Dant Crossing
Breakfast: Fresh Coffee, Pastries & More — or Hadorn’s Bakery
Distillery Experience:Bardstown Bourbon Company — “SHAKEN & STIRRED” Curated Cocktail Class
Lunch: Kitchen & Bar at Bardstown Bourbon Company
Distillery Experience: Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience — “You Do Bourbon” Experience Bottle Your Own Whiskey
Pre-Dinner Drinks: Five Brothers Bar & Kitchen at Heaven Hill
Dinner: The Kitchen Table at Jim Beam
DAY 2
Breakfast: Mammy’s Kitchen & Bar
Distillery Experience:Lux Row
Lunch:The Bar at Willett
History Experience: My Old Kentucky Home Tour & Walk the Gardens
Shop Downtown: At Mary’s, The Cozy Cottage, Shaq & Coco, Peacock on Third, Making Good Scentz
Drinks: Scout & Scholar Brewery
Dinner: The Rickhouse
DAY 3
Breakfast: Pat’s Place
Activity: The Abbey at Gethsemani
Distillery Experience: Log Still Distillery
Lunch: Talbott Tavern or Star Hill Provisions at Maker’s Mark
Distillery Experience:Preservation Distillery or Maker’s Mark
Dinner:Harrison Smith House
For more information on things to do in Bardstown, visit the Bardstown Tourism website.