Nelson County
Nelson County Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
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Things to do in Nelson County
What to do
Looking for things to do in Nelson County? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Preservation Distillery + Farm
3.1
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Willett Distillery
3.1
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Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience
3.1
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My Old Kentucky Home State Park
2.9
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Lux Row Distillers
2.9
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Kentucky Railway Museum
2.8
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Bardstown Bourbon Company
2.8
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Abbey of Gethsemani
2.6
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Maker's Mark Distillery
3.5
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Old Bardstown Village & Civil
2.6
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Nelson County, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Nelson County dishes and foodie spots.
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Popular Types of Attractions in Nelson County
Historical attractions | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Museums | Science & technology museums | Sightseeing tours | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Parks | Outdoor activities | Mountain climbing | Shooting | Cycling | Skybound experiences
Popular Attractions in Nelson County
Woodson Rogers Park | Cobblestone Path | Oscar Getz Museum of Bourbon History | Bardstown Ghost Trek | Wickland, Home of Three Governors | Blue Grass Parkway | Kentucky Railway Museum | Jailer's Inn Bed & Breakfast | Preservation Distillery + Farm | Bardstown Bourbon Company | Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience | Nelson County Fairgrounds | Bardstown Art Gallery | Willett Distillery | Abbey of Gethsemani | Nelson County Public Library | Dean Watts Park
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Popular Restaurants in Nelson County
Toogie's Table | The Rickhouse | Mammy's Kitchen & Bar | BJ's Steakhouse | Kreso's Restaurant | Cafe Primo | Chili's Grill & Bar | Pat's Place | The Old Talbott Tavern | Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken | Hadorn's Bakery | Umami Sushi | Bardstown Burger | The Bar at Willett | La Herradura Mexican Bar & Grill | The Grill at Maywood | My Old Kentucky Dinner Train | Little Caesars Pizza | El Patron Mexican Grill | Fresh Coffee, Pastries & More | Bardstown Swim Club | Huddle House | Papa Johns Pizza | Burger King | Arby's | Okina Sushi | Fazoli's | Baskin-Robbins | Hunan Restaurant | Sonic Drive-In
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More Things To Do in Nelson County
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