Wilmore, KY

Travel 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.

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
The Manchester

The Manchester

4 out of 5
941 Manchester St Lexington KY
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Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg

Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg

2.5 out of 5
2381 Buena Vista Rd Lexington KY
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington

4 out of 5
2601 Richmond Rd Lexington KY
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Popular places to visit

Kentucky Horse Park showing land animals

Kentucky Horse Park

4.5/5(328 reviews)

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

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

University of Kentucky

4.5/5(384 reviews)

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

University of Kentucky
Horse barn in Kentucky

Keeneland Racing Course

4.5/5(259 reviews)

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

Keeneland Racing Course
The bottling line for the special single barrel Blantons Bourbon.

Buffalo Trace Distillery

4.5/5(218 reviews)

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
Facades of modern architecture buildings in the midwest American city of Lexington in Kentucky.

Lexington Convention Center

4.5/5(139 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Lexington Convention Center during your trip to Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Lexington Convention Center
Aerial photograph of the Lexington, Kentucky skyline at night with the city alite.

Rupp Arena

4.5/5(319 reviews)

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

Rupp Arena

Things to do

Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

$59
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
Lexington's Art Walk Tour

Lexington's Art Walk Tour

$40
per adult
Lexington's Art Walk Tour
Picture 1 for Activity Lexington: Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour and Scenic Bluegrass

Lexington: Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour and Scenic Bluegrass

$45
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lexington: Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour and Scenic Bluegrass
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!

Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!

$10
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!
Ky Bourbon Tours: Include Buffalo Trace and other 2 distilleries

Ky Bourbon Tours: Include Buffalo Trace and other 2 distilleries

$159
per adult
Ky Bourbon Tours: Include Buffalo Trace and other 2 distilleries
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour

Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour

$99
per adult
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
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Reviews of Wilmore

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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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