Wilmore Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

train bridge over the river
train bridge over the river
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.
Looking up Kentucky river at a tributary offshoot that has completely different coloring.

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

High Bridge might not have many top sights, but Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and Peninsula Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

High Bridge
The Manchester

The Manchester

4 out of 5
941 Manchester St Lexington KY
The price is ₹15,351 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹15,351
₹19,397 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,166 reviews)
Room was tiny..like shoebox tiny

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

The Manchester
Hyatt Regency Lexington

Hyatt Regency Lexington

3.5 out of 5
401 W High St Lexington KY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹13,058 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
₹13,058
₹15,156 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
Wish the room had a microwave

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Hyatt Regency Lexington
Elwood Hotel & Suites

Elwood Hotel & Suites

4 out of 5
444 Parkway Drive Lexington KY
The price is ₹8,864 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
₹8,864
₹10,288 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,026 reviews)
Room was very clean and spacious

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Elwood Hotel & Suites
See all 882 properties in Wilmore
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Panorama of an autumn, colorful lawn surrounded by buildings in downtown Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky

Explore the campus of University of Kentucky, a top university in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

University of Kentucky
Kentucky Horse Park showing land animals

Kentucky Horse Park

Enjoy a trip to Kentucky Horse Park and popular activities such as horse riding in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Kentucky Horse Park
Horse barn in Kentucky

Keeneland Racing Course

Enjoy a trip to Keeneland Racing Course and popular activities such as horse riding in Lexington. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Keeneland Racing Course
The bottling line for the special single barrel Blantons Bourbon.

Buffalo Trace Distillery

You can take time to visit Buffalo Trace Distillery during your travels to Frankfort. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.

Buffalo Trace Distillery
Aerial photograph of the Lexington, Kentucky skyline at night with the city alite.

Rupp Arena

Catch an event at Rupp Arena and enjoy other activities in Lexington such as horse riding.Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Rupp Arena
Facades of modern architecture buildings in the midwest American city of Lexington in Kentucky.

Lexington Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Lexington Convention Center during your trip to Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Lexington Convention Center

Cities near Wilmore

Lexington featuring a city and a sunset

Lexington