Free & Cheap Things to Do in Bardstown, KY

  • The list below includes 43 free or cheap things to do in or near Bardstown, Kentucky, including 53 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Bowling, Distilleries and Art Gallery.
  • From My Old Kentucky Home State Park to Spirits Of Wickland, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bardstown and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Elizabethtown, Shepherdsville, Loretto and Hodgenville.
  • The list below includes 43 free or cheap things to do in or near Bardstown, Kentucky, including 53 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Bowling, Distilleries and Art Gallery.
  • From My Old Kentucky Home State Park to Spirits Of Wickland, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bardstown and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Elizabethtown, Shepherdsville, Loretto and Hodgenville.
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100% 1 votes
History Museums 204 W Broadway Street, Bardstown, KY 40004 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the women of the Civil War, the Women's Civil War Museum features exhibits of artifacts, period clothing, and artwork. Visitors can also learn about the various roles women played during the war.
0.2 Miles
93% 27 votes
Specialty Museums 114 N Fifth St, Loretto, KY 40004 MoreLess Info
Whiskey and Bourbon enthusiasts will want to make the Oscar Gets Museum of Whiskey History a stop on their itineraries. The museum houses over 50 years with of whiskey artifacts.
12.9 Miles
96% 1147 votes
Distilleries 3350 Burks Spring Road, Loretto, KY MoreLess Info
The Maker's Mark Distillery offers guests the opportunity to learn about how the famous alcoholic beverage is made. Visitors of this site will also have the opportunity to cap their own bottle of the bourbon.
13.0 Miles
90% 850 votes
Distilleries 526 Happy Hollow Rd., Clermont, KY 40110 MoreLess Info
The tours at the Jim Beam American Stillhouse will show the visitor the entire process of bourbon making, from the limestone well to the distilling and bottling.
13.0 Miles
96% 1137 votes
Distilleries 3350 Burk Spring Road,, Loretto, KY MoreLess Info
The tours at the Maker's Mark distillery will acquaint the visitor with the entire process of bourbon making. There are several historic buildings on the site, as well as a gift shop.
13.6 Miles
94% 114 votes
Hiking Trails 2499 Hwy. 245, Clermont, KY 40110 MoreLess Info
Covering more than 14,000 acres, the Bernheim Arboretum & Forest was established in 1929 and, since 1950 when it was opened for public, it has received approximately 200,000 visitors each year. There are more than 32 miles of trails, and more than 8,000 plant species in here.
14.4 Miles
75% 28 votes
Historic Sites 5079 Lincoln Park Road, Springfield, KY 40069 MoreLess Info
Covering 153 acres, the Lincoln Homestead State Park features the house where the president's mother lived, and also a replica of his father's 1782 cabin. A museum, a gift shop, a playground and other amenities are found also in here.
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- 0 votes
Art Gallery 350 Foley Road, Shepherdsville, KY 40165 MoreLess Info
Specializing in Disney and Gone with the Wind memorabilia, Adam's Gallery has a collection of prints and paintings available for purchase. The gallery also sells handmade quilts and jewelry from Victoria Heart.
16.6 Miles
86% 368 votes
Historic Sites 2995 Lincoln Farm Road, Hodgenville, KY MoreLess Info
A visitor's center, a memorial, and a house identical to the one where the president was born are found at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace. There are also trails on the 116 acres property.
16.8 Miles
59% 27 votes
Factory Tours 376 Zappos.com Boulevard, Shepherdsville, KY 40165 MoreLess Info
Those looking for a bargain can always go to the Zappos Fulfillment Center Tour all the types of shoes they wish for.
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