Wilmore, KY

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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
GLō Best Western Lexington
GLō Best Western Lexington
3 out of 5
1935 Stanton Way, Lexington, KY
The price is $102 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
$102
$118 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
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"Wonderful hotel! This place was super clean, spacious, and very well maintained. I would definitely stay again if I was in Lexington. The staff was also super friendly and attentive."

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington Green
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington Green
3.5 out of 5
245 Lexington Green Circle, Lexington, KY
The price is $127 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$127
$147 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
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 ...
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GuestHouse Lexington
GuestHouse Lexington
2.5 out of 5
2261 Elkhorn Road, Lexington, KY
The price is $67 per night from Jun 13 to Jun 14
$67
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 13 - Jun 14
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8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"I like everything, staff members and the area. Thanks for your support"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2024

GuestHouse Lexington
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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. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (233 reviews)
Great cottage
"Our stay was great. The cottage was centrally located to everything we wanted to do. We are new to VRBO, so maybe we missed the option to say we were bringing and pay a pet fee. That part was worked out easily with our host so it ended up not being a problem."

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

Charming Cottage Home On A Farm In The Kentucky Horse Country! Relax!
Treetops on Garden
Treetops on Garden
Lexington
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Lexington. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kroger Field and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
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"I stayed several days and was able to check out both rooms rented by the host. The room I stayed in was quiet and well maintained. Nice neighborhood for walking. The host was friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended!"

Reviewed on May 18, 2024

Treetops on Garden
Spacious family Lodge with solar heated pool, hot tub, fire pit and EV charger.
Spacious family Lodge with solar heated pool, hot tub, fire pit and EV charger.
Nicholasville
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Nicholasville. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a pool table. Our guests praise the pool and the clean ...
10/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
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"Our family stayed here over Memorial day weekend for a family wedding and we just had the best time. the house was beautiful and has everything we needed. The kids had the best time in the pool and jumping on the trampoline. Very clean and spacious and the owner Sam couldn't have been nicer. Came ..."

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

Spacious family Lodge with solar heated pool, hot tub, fire pit and EV charger.
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Reviews of Wilmore

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Aug 4, 2019

Friendly, and accommodating. We were ther for the 127 yard sale.

5/5 - Excellent

Ralph
Jul 13, 2019

Wilmore is beautiful and feels like home. Everyone I met was amazing and very nice. Simply an amazing little town!

3/5 - Okay

NieHaoMa
May 15, 2019

Very little to do and and see - though the surrounding area is pure Kentucky beautiful countryside.

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