This Kentucky City is the Most Beautiful Small Town in America
If you are looking for an essential Kentucky road trip, you have to consider My Old Kentucky Home.
According to Kentucky Tourism, Bardstown is being praised left and right by the experts in travel. "Rand McNally and USA Today called it the “Most Beautiful Small Town in America.” Travel + Leisure said you’ll find “America’s Most Beautiful Town Square” here, too." Not only is it a gorgeous city, it is full of personality and fun.
The second oldest city in Kentucky, most of the downtown area is actually listed on the National Register of Historic Places. You can spend a day shopping at the adorable clothing boutiques and interesting gift shops before enjoying a delicious dinner at one of their many local restaurants.
The My Old Kentucky Home Dinner Train is a favorite tourist attraction. While you're there be sure to tour the homestead where Stephen Foster was inspired to write our famous state song.
Also the Bourbon Capital of the World, you can't miss a tour of one of the local distilleries like Barton 1792 and Willett. "Begin or end your Kentucky Bourbon Trail® journey here. Bardstown is an official trailhead and home to six distilleries along the trail: Heaven Hill, Maker’s Mark, Jim Beam, Bardstown Bourbon Co., Lux Row and Four Roses Cox's Creek."
The sun shines bright on this beautiful small town. Visit Bardstown has everything you need to plan your getaway.
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