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Guests arriving by car can take Exit 21B from the Bluegrass Parkway, following signs for the Stephen Foster Story outdoor musical.
Louisville International Airport (SDF) lies 45 minutes north via I-65, with rental car services available at the terminal.
Amtrak’s closest station in Louisville offers connecting bus services via Greyhound’s Bardstown Depot on North 3rd Street.
Cyclists appreciate the Bourbon City Pedal Path connecting to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center, just 0.6 miles east.
Dining options shine at The Rickhouse Restaurant, famous for bourbon-glazed pork chops, and Mammy’s Kitchen’s skillet-fried cornbread.
History buffs explore My Old Kentucky Home State Park’s Federal-style mansion or the Civil War Museum’s 1860s weaponry collection.
The General Nelson Inn Stephen Foster Avenue neighbors the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History, displaying Prohibition-era artifacts.
Government services cluster around the Nelson County Courthouse’s Greek Revival columns, while Bardstown City Hall handles municipal permits two blocks south.
As a Best Western hotel Nelson County KY, the property provides corporate guests access to Barton 1792 Distillery’s corporate offices and Heaven Hill’s Bourbon Heritage Center.
Sports enthusiasts utilize the Tom Sawyer State Park’s archery range 15 minutes east or the Bardstown Country Club’s championship golf course.
Educational institutions include the Spalding University School of Social Work satellite campus and the Bardstown Independent School District headquarters.
Budget-conscious travelers consider the Bardstown lodging near downtown alternatives like the Bardstown Parkview Motel’s retro-style rooms or the Old Kentucky Home Motel’s family suites.
The Bourbon Manor B&B’s carriage house offers mid-range rates with jacuzzi tubs, while the Budget Inn provides basic amenities near Wal-Mart.
Guest reviews consistently praise the hotel’s proximity to the Kentucky Bourbon Festival grounds and the Old Talbott Tavern’s ghost tours.
Critical feedback occasionally mentions limited EV charging stations, though the 24/7 coffee bar’s bourbon-infused blends receive universal acclaim.
Families highlight the indoor pool’s waterfall feature, while business travelers value the meeting room’s built-in bourbon tasting counter.
Cultural enthusiasts attend performances at The Stephen Foster Story amphitheater or browse contemporary art at the Wickland Gallery.
Nature trails at Bernheim Arboretum (25 minutes north) showcase canopy walkways among 16,000-acre forests.
Don’t miss the Willett Distillery’s artisan bottling workshops or the Kentucky Railway Museum’s vintage locomotive rides departing from New Haven, 20 minutes south.
Local businesses thrive at the Bardstown Farmers Market (Saturdays on North 3rd) and Cox’s Smoked Meats’ hickory-cured country hams.
The Bardstown Bourbon Company’s blend-your-own experience attracts connoisseurs, while Makers Mark’s dip-your-own-bottle station operates seasonally at the Loretto facility.
Transportation services include Red Rose Limousine’s bourbon trail tours and Uptown Art’s painting classes with local wine pairings.
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