Wilmore, KY

Travel Guide

Photo by Michael Schuier
Photo by Michael Schuier
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
Quality Inn Lexington -Horse Park
Quality Inn Lexington -Horse Park
2.5 out of 5
1938 Stanton Way, Bldg A, Lexington, KY
The price is SAR 236 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
SAR 236
SAR 285 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,456 reviews)
"Room was comfortable. Given the location, the lack of parking for horse trailers was disappointing."

Reviewed on 11 March 2025

Quality Inn Lexington -Horse Park
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
3.5 out of 5
369 West Vine Street, Lexington, KY
The price is SAR 571 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
SAR 571
SAR 688 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel is a block away from the Central Bank stadium. Staff were friendly and helpful. Recommend staying here"

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream
3.5 out of 5
1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY
The price is SAR 312 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
SAR 312
SAR 377 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice place. Only downfall was paying to park."

Reviewed on 11 March 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream
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Charming Cottage Home On A Farm In The Kentucky Horse Country! Relax!
Charming Cottage Home On A Farm In The Kentucky Horse Country! Relax!
Lexington
Book a stay at this golf cottage in Lexington. Enjoy a garden, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Keeneland Racing Course and Kentucky ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (257 reviews)
Perfect for us!
"Home was cozy, had everything we needed! Beautiful property, and kind Host! We will be back!"

Reviewed on 24 February 2025

Charming Cottage Home On A Farm In The Kentucky Horse Country! Relax!
KY BOURBON TRAIL LAKEFRONT HOUSE WITH DOCK SLEEPS 8! Year round Hot tub!
KY BOURBON TRAIL LAKEFRONT HOUSE WITH DOCK SLEEPS 8! Year round Hot tub!
Lawrenceburg
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Lawrenceburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Wild Turkey Trace Golf Course and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
Amazing Hospitality
"Our stay didn’t go as planned as it rained, snowed and was cold the whole time. However the home was very nice and the little touches, like a basket a snacks, stocked bathroom supplies made the stay very enjoyable.The owners go above and beyond to make it feel homey unlike most rentals we have ..."

Reviewed on 21 February 2025

KY BOURBON TRAIL LAKEFRONT HOUSE WITH DOCK SLEEPS 8! Year round Hot tub!
Luxurious 1-bedroom with Free Parking
Luxurious 1-bedroom with Free Parking
Lexington
Stay at this vacation home in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Rupp Arena and The Red Mile Racetrack are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
Short stay
"This was the perfect stay for a couple days. The location was close to everything we needed. We had everything we needed. Very clean!"

Reviewed on 5 March 2025

Luxurious 1-bedroom with Free Parking
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Popular places to visit

In a hores eye #2

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
Kentucky Horse Park showing land animals

Kentucky Horse Park

4.5/5(328 reviews)

Explore Kentucky Horse Park, a favorite green space in Lexington, and also enjoy the area's horseback riding. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Kentucky Horse Park
The Kentucky Castle

The Kentucky Castle

4.5/5(24 reviews)

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

The Kentucky Castle
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

Fayette Mall

4.5/5(321 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Fayette Mall during your stay in Lexington. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene, or seek out its horseback riding.

Fayette Mall
The fountain

Eastern Kentucky University

4.5/5(170 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Eastern Kentucky University, during your travels in Richmond. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Eastern Kentucky University
Kentucky State University was chartered in May 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, only the second state-supported institution of higher learning in Kentucky.[1] During the euphoria of Frankfort's 1886 centennial celebration, the city donated $1,500 towards the purchase of land for a new college on a bluff overlooking Frankfort. The new school formally opened on October 11, 1887, with three teachers, 55 students, and John H. Jackson as president.[1] Recitation Hall

Kentucky State University

4/5(117 reviews)

Walk around the campus at Kentucky State University during your visit to Frankfort. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.

Kentucky State University

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.