Bardstown , Kentucky Travel Information
Many people who travel to Kentucky will make a point to visit Bardstown. Things to do in Bardstown range from shopping and dining to visiting museums and historical sites. If you are one of those who are interested in architecture and history, you should visit some of the old churches and cathedrals in the town. BB Online recommends these 2 Bardstown churches. Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral310 West Stephen Foster AvenueBardstown, Kentucky 40004(502) 348-3126www.stjoechurch.com The basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral is one of the most visited religious structures in historic Bardstown. This magnificent cathedral was constructed between 1816 and...
Bardstown, known for its bourbon, vintage trains and Stephen Foster - The Musical, is also famous as one of the most haunted towns in America. BBonline recommends a few haunted hot spots for your list of Bardstown Things to Do: My Old Kentucky Home 501 East Stephen Foster AvenueBardstown, Kentucky 40004-0323(502)348-3502Stephen Foster was inspired to write the official state song of Kentucky - My Old Kentucky Home, when he visited this Federal Hill estate in 1852. The mansion built by Judge John Rowan in 1818, saw many tragic events, among them the death of eight family members and eight...
Bardstown is often referred to as "The Bourbon Capital of the World." It has excellent breweries where you can sample some of the world's finest bourbon and find out how this beverage is made. BBonline recommends the best of these breweries for your Bardstown Things to Do list.Chapeze House107 East Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, Kentucky 40004(502)349-0127www.kentuckyshomeforbourbon.comChapeze House is home to the Kentucky Bourbon Cooking School, the Kentucky Bourbon Society, and the Chapeze Distillery. Tastings are held here every Friday. Apart from the Ultra-Premium Bourbon from each of the distilleries in Kentucky, you can also dine on Southern cuisine inspired...