Wilmore Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.

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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

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 NZ$382 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
NZ$382
25 Feb - 26 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! (1,161 reviews)
Friendly and attentive staff. Great location, bar and onsite restaurant.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

The Manchester
Hyatt Regency Lexington

Hyatt Regency Lexington

3.5 out of 5
401 W High St Lexington KY
The price is NZ$277 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$277
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
Room was great! Staff was awesome. Being able to go into Rupp without going outside, the best.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Hyatt Regency Lexington
Elwood Hotel & Suites

Elwood Hotel & Suites

4 out of 5
444 Parkway Drive Lexington KY
The price is NZ$172 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$172
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,027 reviews)
Wonderful Stay! Room was clean. Staff was very nice.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Elwood Hotel & Suites
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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! (221 reviews)
Host and House

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

2 or 3 Bedroom/Baths House in Andover Convenient to All of Lexington
2 Bed/2 Bath Home in Andover area. Premier Host with 250+ 5-Star Reviews!

2 Bed/2 Bath Home in Andover area. Premier Host with 250+ 5-Star Reviews!

Lexington KY
Stay at this holiday home in Lexington. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kroger Field and Red Mile ...
10/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
Amazing house! So cozy and perfect for our family. We were here for a medical emergency and the host was so accommodating. It really felt like a second home to us, we loved it and we definitely plan on coming back to stay here again!

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

2 Bed/2 Bath Home in Andover area. Premier Host with 250+ 5-Star Reviews!
Luxe Home Downtown - Sleeps 6. Off-street parking

Luxe Home Downtown - Sleeps 6. Off-street parking

Lexington KY
Stay at this holiday home in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Red Mile Racetrack and Kroger Field are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
Great stay great house

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Luxe Home Downtown - Sleeps 6. Off-street parking
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Popular places to visit

Panorama of an autumn, colorful lawn surrounded by buildings in downtown Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky

Explore the campus of University of Kentucky, a top university in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

University of Kentucky
Kentucky Horse Park showing land animals

Kentucky Horse Park

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

Kentucky Horse Park
The bottling line for the special single barrel Blantons Bourbon.

Buffalo Trace Distillery

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.

Buffalo Trace Distillery
Horse barn in Kentucky

Keeneland Racing Course

Enjoy a trip to Keeneland Racing Course and popular activities such as horse riding in Lexington. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Keeneland Racing Course
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The Kentucky Castle

Enjoy a trip to The Kentucky Castle and popular activities such as horse riding in Versailles. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

The Kentucky Castle
Aerial photograph of the Lexington, Kentucky skyline at night with the city alite.

Rupp Arena

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

Rupp Arena

Activities

Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour

Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour

NZ$167
per adult
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington

Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington

NZ$167
per adult
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

NZ$98
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!

Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!

NZ$17
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!
Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour

Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour

NZ$174
per adult
Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum: Group limit 15

Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum

NZ$17
per adult
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum
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Cities near Wilmore

Lexington featuring a city and a sunset

Lexington