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.

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Premium Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

"We love staying at Shaker Village. The room was very clean and quiet."

$130 nightly

Jul 21 - Jul 22

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"It was the most amazing inn. Given, it was the first we have been in, while doing a US road trip, having flown from Europe. The hosts are amazing and easygoing and the breakfast is to die for. Amazing experience overall!"

$228 nightly

Jun 22 - Jun 23

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lexington North

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