Wilmore, KY

Travel Guide

Photo by Michael Schuier
Photo by Michael Schuier

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
Asbury Inn & Suites

Asbury Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
1 June Ryan Cir, Wilmore, KY
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmore. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Asbury Inn & Suites
GLō Best Western Lexington

GLō Best Western Lexington

3 out of 5
1935 Stanton Way, Lexington, KY
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
GLō Best Western Lexington
Hilton Lexington/Downtown

Hilton Lexington/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
369 West Vine Street, Lexington, KY
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Wilmore

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Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Friendly, and accommodating. We were ther for the 127 yard sale.

5/5 - Excellent

Ralph

Wilmore is beautiful and feels like home. Everyone I met was amazing and very nice. Simply an amazing little town!

3/5 - Okay

NieHaoMa

Very little to do and and see - though the surrounding area is pure Kentucky beautiful countryside.

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