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
The Manchester
The Manchester
4 out of 5
941 Manchester St, Lexington, KY
The price is SAR 610 per night from May 5 to May 6
SAR 610
SAR 801 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (785 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with great food and staff"

Reviewed on 11 April 2025

The Manchester
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 254 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
SAR 254
SAR 307 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
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! (1,525 reviews)
"Everything was what was expected. No frills but clean"

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

Quality Inn Lexington -Horse Park
GuestHouse Lexington
GuestHouse Lexington
2.5 out of 5
2261 Elkhorn Road, Lexington, KY
The price is SAR 221 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
SAR 221
SAR 266 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,162 reviews)
"Nice clean"

Reviewed on 12 April 2025

GuestHouse Lexington
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.
This house is a 3 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Lexington, KY.
This house is a 3 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Lexington, KY.
Lexington
Stay at this vacation home in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Kroger Field and Keeneland Racing Course are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (52 reviews)
Convenient to Lexington and Asbury University!
"Quiet neighborhood - Fenced in backyard was good for my dogs! House was well equipped but no icemaker-FYI. Would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 17 March 2025

This house is a 3 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Lexington, KY.
Treetops Solar Sanctuary
Treetops Solar Sanctuary
Lexington
Stay at this apartment in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Kroger Field and Rupp Arena are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews)
Perfect in Every Way
"Completely clean and nice. Friendly and accommodating host. Easy access and convenient to all we wanted. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 30 March 2025

Treetops Solar Sanctuary
Unique Stay in a 1907 Log Cabin on The Kentucky River
Unique Stay in a 1907 Log Cabin on The Kentucky River
Lexington
Stay at this cabin in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Kentucky River and Raven Run Nature Sanctuary are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
Cozy cabin
"We were there for 2 nights. It was clean, and rustic. I enjoyed watching it snow fall while I drank my coffee. I would definitely stay here again as it was a short drive to Lexington. Thsnk you!"

Reviewed on 18 February 2025

Unique Stay in a 1907 Log Cabin on The Kentucky River
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

4.3
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.