Location: Bardstown
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Top 6 Sights & Landmarks in Bardstown, Kentucky (KY)
Bardstown is a home rule-class city in Nelson County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was recorded as 11,700 by the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Nelson County. It is named for the pioneering Bard brothers. David Bard obtained a 1,000 acres (400 ha) land grant in 1785 in what was then Jefferson County, Virginia, from Governor Patrick Henry. William Bard surveyed and platted the town. It was originally chartered as Baird's Town in 1788, and has also been known as Beardstown, and Beards Town.
Restaurants in Bardstown
1. My Old Kentucky Home
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4.5 based on 486 reviews
My Old Kentucky Home is one of the most famous songs to have ever been written, but it is also the name of a hallowed and beautiful Kentucky farm with many rich layers of history waiting to be explored and experienced. My Old Kentucky Home is a marvel of elegance and charm, as architecturally magnificent today as it was more than two centuries ago. Your guided tour by our costumed guides spans two floors of the mansion, originally named "Federal Hill." Our talented guides will sing the song, "My Old Kentucky Home," for tour guests. See 200 year old antique artifacts including paintings, high-style furniture, lavish period decor, and the carefully curated interiors of Kentucky's most famous landmark.
Reviewed By lifeisgood3642 - O'Fallon, United States
Our group toured the beautiful Federal Hill mansion at My Old Kentucky Home State Park. We learned so much on that brief tour, the guides were entertaining and knowledgeable. One even performed a beautiful rendition of Stephen Foster‘s song ‘my old Kentucky home’. The mansion contains original furnishings, portraits of the family, it has been completely renovated in period Upholstery, wallpaper etc.The grounds surrounding the house are beautiful to wander around, and the gift shop had beautiful Kentucky derby hats to try on for fun or purchase, as we were there the week before the derby. Don’t miss this tour!
2. Historic Cobblestone Path
3. Spalding Hall
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Marysland
Free museum with lots of info. The docents were so friendly. I loved the history behind bourbon. The prohibition information. The bootlegger, the bottles, the stills, wow such hospitality too!
4. Shaq & Coco
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Armachians - Armagh, United Kingdom
Eclectic is a much misused word but it was invented for stores such as Shaq & Coco with its tasteful mix of clothing, furnishings, costume jewellery and so much more besides. Staff who are welcoming and helpful without being intrusive. A beautiful store in a beautiful little Kentucky town
5. Basilica of St Joseph Proto-Cathedral
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4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By 376geneh - Seymour, United States
If you have the opportunity to attend Mass at St. Joseph Basilica, please do. The building itself is fantastic and beautifully and meaningfully arranged inside. Be sure to look up and see the saints pictures looking down on you. This is much more than "just" a church as the name reflects, it's a Basilica. And the Pastor, Rev. Terry Bradshaw addresses his parishioners with a meaningful homily message. I am so glad we attended. You will too. Enjoy
6. Bardstown Ghost Trek
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3.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By V8965RZchadh
Lots of fun! We went on Halloween night, under the Blue Moon, which greatly enhanced the ambiance. Ms. Starr was very energetic and entertaining, and had some very spooky pictures that she passed around. We even got some weird pictures in the Pioneer Cemetary ourselves.
