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Old Bardstown Village
St. Joseph Proto Cathedral
HISTORY OF
BARDSTOWN
The Bardstown area, originally called Salem, was explored
in the mid 1770s. In 1780, William Bard paid a visit to the area
acting as agent for his brother David and John C. Owings. In
1785, he �?olaid off�?T Bardstown from an original land grant of
1000 acres issued by the Virginia General Assembly. That
same year, the first courthouse was built, made out of hewn
logs. The town, originally called Baird�?Ts Town (a variation of
the family name), was designated Bardstown when
incorporated in 1788.
Bardstown, with a population of 7,300, is the county seat of
Nelson County, named in honor of one-time governor of
Virginia, Thomas Nelson. Nelson was the fourth county
erected in the district (now state) of Kentucky.
Bardstown is Kentucky�?Ts second oldest city and plays host
to many historic and popular attractions, including My Old
Kentucky Home State Park. Following a visit to the mansion
known as Federal Hill, the great composer Stephen Foster
wrote the popular ballad, �?oMy Old Kentucky Home,�?� which is
also Kentucky�?Ts state song. �?oThe Stephen Foster Story�?� pays a
musical tribute to Foster in an outdoor drama that includes
more than 50 of his songs.
Also known as the �?oBourbon Capital of the World,�?� the area
in and around Bardstown once reflected 22 operating
distilleries with distilling records dating back to 1776. Only
four remain open, and three of these - Jim Beam, Heaven Hill
and Maker�?Ts Mark - offer tours and/or films of the distilling
process.
You can also get the feel for the importance that religion
and education have played in Bardstown�?Ts history by visiting
Spalding Hall, a building of the old St. Joseph College and the
adjacent St. Joseph Proto Cathedral, the first Catholic
Cathedral west of the Allegheny Mountains.
Attractions. Events. History. Bardstown is your open door
to Kentucky's past.
AREA ATTRACTIONS
AMERICA�?TS MINIATURE SOLDIER MUSEUM
804 N. 3rd St., Bardstown 40004, 502-348-4879
Contact: Greg Hahn
Open May - Dec., Tues. - Sat. (10 am-5 pm), Adults $3,
children $1.50, groups $1.50. More than 10,000 miniature
soldiers on display (30 min.).
AROUND THE TOWN CARRIAGE
Court Square, Bardstown 40004, 502-348-0331
Contact: Everett Jones
May - Oct. (daily 6 pm - midnight), Nov./Dec. by
appointment, $5 per person. Horse-drawn carriage tour
around Bardstown (30 min.).
BERNHEIM FOREST
Clermont, KY 40110, 502-543-2451
Contact: Charles McClure
Arboretum and Nature Museum. Mar. 15 - Nov. 15
(daily 9 am - 6 pm). Free. Fifteen miles north on
Highway 245.
THE DOLL COTTAGE
213 E. Stephen Foster Ave., Bardstown 40004
502-348-8210
Contact: Bettye Puckett
Open April - Dec. 24, Mon. - Sat. (11 am - 5 pm, Summer
10 am-5 pm). Adults $1.50, children $1, groups $1. Seven
hundred dolls on display in Museum. Doll shop (30 min.).
HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERY
Bardstown, 40004, 502-348-3921
Contact: Stephen Benjamin
Bottling House tour. Open year-round. Mon-Fri.
(10:30am and 2:30 pm) (30 min.). Free. Group tours :
by advanced reservations.
JIM BEAM�?TS DISTILLERY AND AMERICAN OUTPOST
a Clermont, KY 40110
gf 502-543-9877
=" Contact: Doris Calhoun
Open year round. Mon.- Sat.
(9:30 am - 4:30 pm), Sun. (1 - 4pm)
Free. Enjoy a narrated film on the
distilling process just minutes
# from Bardstown. You'll see
the world�?Ts oldest �?omoonshine still,�?� the world famous
Beam decanter collection, and much more.
KENTUCKY RAILWAY MUSEUM
PO. Box 240, New Haven, KY 40051, 502-549-5470 or
1-800-272-0152
Contact: Richard M. Collins or Sharon A. Morris
Open Mid April - Oct., Tues. - Sun. Adults $10, children
87., senior citizens, military and group discounts
available. Located only minutes from Bardstown. Take a
gentle journey to the past aboard a vintage passenger
train as you journey through the scenic Rolling Fork
River Valley.
THE KENTUCKY SHOW
PO. Box 172, Bardstown 40004, 502-348-6501
or 502-348-5204
Contact: Hank Herrmann
Open Mid June - Sept., Tues. - Sun. (10 am - 6 pm).
Adults $3, senior citizens $2.75, children $1.75, groups
$2. A multi-media slide presentation about our state�?Ts
history and heritage. Groups with reservations open
year round.
inte ros a DISTILLERY
; ] Loretto, KY 40037
502-865-288 1
Contact: Donna Miles
Open year round. Tours are
= conducted Mon. - Sat. (10:30 am -
#5 3:30 pm). Six tours per day, hourly
= on the half hour. Free. Closed
! = Saturdays in J anuary and
Hees Tour one of America�?Ts award-winning
bourbon whiskey distilleries. A National Historical
Landmark, Maker�?Ts Mark was originally owned by the
Samuels family who can trace their distilling roots back
seven generations .
THE MANSION
1003 N. 3rd St., Bardstown 40004, 502-348-2586
Contact: Dennis Downs
Open year round, Mon. - Fri. (tours begin at 5:30 pm,
6:00 pm & 6:30 pm). Sat. & Sun. (11 am - 6:30 pm).
Other times by appointment. Adults $3, children $1.50,
groups $2.50. Greek Revival Mansion. Circa 1851.
Where Confederate flag was first raised in Kentucky
(Stars and Bars). Period antiques. One hundred-year-old
American Elm tree on grounds.
MY OLD KENTUCKY DINNER TRAIN
602 N. 3rd St., Bardstown 40004
Information - 502-348-7500; Reservations - 502-348-7300
Contact: Pat Manigold
Two hour day and evening dining excursions with varied
departure times April - Dec. Relive railroading�?Ts finest
hour as you dine in luxury from Bardstown to
Limestone Springs (near Clermont) and back to
Bardstown.
MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME STATE PARK
PO. Box 323, Bardstown 40004, 502-348-3502
Contact: Alice Heaton
Open year round, daily, May, Sept. and Oct. (8 am -
5 pm); June - Labor Day (8 am - 7:30 pm); Nov. - April
(9 am -5 pm). Closed Mondays in Jan. and Feb. Adults
$3.50, children $1, groups and senior citizens $3. Home
made famous in song by Stephen Foster. Circa 1818.
OLD BARDSTOWN VILLAGE & CIVIL WAR MUSEUM
PO. Box 172, Bardstown 40004, 502-348-6501
or 502-348-5204
Contact: Hank Herrmann
Village open June - Sept., Tues. - Sun. (10am - 6 pm).
Adults $2, Senior Citizens $1.75, Children $1. Museum
open April - Oct., Tues. - Sun. (10 am - 6 pm). Adults
$2, Senior Citizens $1.75, Children $1. To both Village
and Museum Adults $3.50, Senior Citizens $2, children
$1.75. Reproduction of 1800s village with crafts from the
era demonstrated in each of the log buildings. Museum
depicts the �?oWar in the West.�?� displaying many authentic
items, including a unique Civil War cannon.
THE OLD COUNTY JAIL
Cid ae "ye (111 W. Stephen Foster Ave.,
w/.1 Bardstown 40004
5° | 502-348-5551
Contact: Fran McCoy
Open Sept. - April (10 am - 6 pm),
May - Labor Day (10 am - 8 pm).
Closed in Jan. and Feb. Group
tours (10 am - 5 pm), or by
appointment. Adults $3, children $1.50, groups $2.50.
The state�?Ts oldest operating jail through 1987. Has been
restored and serves as a combination Museum and Bed
and Breakfast.
OSCAR GETZ MUSEUM OF WHISKEY HISTORY &
BARDSTOWN HISTORICAL MUSEUM IN
SPALDING HALL
114 N. Sth St. at Xavier Dr, Bardstown 40004
502-348-2999
Contact: Flaget Nalley
Open Nov. - April , Tues. - Sat. (10 am - 4 pm), Sun.
(1 pm - 4 pm). May - Oct., Mon. - Sat. (9 am - 5 pm)
Sun. (1 pm -5 pm). Free. Both museums located in
Spalding Hall. Circa 1826.
ST. JOSEPH PROTO-CATHEDRAL
310 W. Stephen Foster Ave., Bardstown 40004,
502-348-3126
Open year-round, Mon. - Fri. (9 am - 5 pm), Sat. (9 am -
3 pm), Sun.(1 pm - 5 pm). Donations accepted. First
Catholic Cathedral west of the Allegheny Mountains.
Collection of many fine paintings. Circa 1823.
THE STEPHEN FOSTER STORY
PO. Box 546, Bardstown 40004, 502-348-5971
or 1-800-626-1563
Contact: Bert Ballard
Open June 8 - Sept. 1, nightly except Monday (8:30 pm.)
Sat. matinee, indoor theater (3 pm). Adults, $9, children
$5, group rates vary. America�?Ts favorite outdoor musical.
A living musical memorial to Stephen Foster, America�?Ts
first great lyricist and composer.
TALBOTT TAVERN
107 W. Stephen Foster Ave.,
Bardstown 40004, 502-348-3494
Contact: Bill Kelley
Open daily (11 am-3 pm; 5-9 pm),
Mon. - Fri; Sat., same hours
except open until 10 pm; Sun (12 -
9 pm). America�?Ts oldest
stagecoach stop and inn. Played
host to Daniel Boone, Jesse James, Abraham Lincoln and
General George Patton. Browsing permitted. Circa 1779.
TOURMOBILE
107 E. Stephen Foster Ave., Bardstown 40004
502-348-4877 or 1-800-638-4877
Contact: Bardstown/Nelson Co. Tourist Commission
Open June - Aug., Mon. - Sat. (9:30 am & 1:30 pm).
Group reservations (11 am & 3 pm). Free. Introductory
tour of historic Bardstown. Maximum capacity 40.
Tickets must be obtained in the Visitor Center.
WALKING TOUR
PO. Box 867, Bardstown 40004
502-348-4877 or 1-800-638-4877
Contact: Bardstown/Nelson Co. Tourist Commission
Self-guided tours of Historic Downtown. Details
available in the Visitor Center.
WICKLAND, HOME OF THREE GOVERNORS
PO. Box 314, Bardstown 40004, 502-348-5428
Contact: Robert Trigg
Open all year. Mon. - Sat. (9 am -7 pm), Sun. (1 -7 pm).
Adults $3, children $1, groups $2. Georgian Mansion
which was home to three Governors. Built in 1817, it
houses many beautiful and quite rare antiques.
1991 CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
OLD KENTUCKY HOME FESTIVAL OF QUILTS
PO. Box 867Q, Bardstown 40004, 502-348-8009
Contact: Dixie Hibbs
March 21 - 24. Exhibit of contemporary and traditional
quilts will be displayed in Hillbilly Heaven Hall.
Educational workshops. Fashion Show Luncheon.
Elegant Victorian Tea held at The Mansion.
ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE
P.O. Box 334, Bardstown 40004, 502-348-8503
Contact: Donald Comer
April 6 & 7. Saturday (10 am - 7 pm) and Sunday
(11 am -6 pm) at the Nelson County High School.
One of Kentucky�?Ts premiere antique events and a
true market for any and all collectors. Over 100 dealers
from 12 states.
CIVIL WAR HOUSE TOURS
PO. Box 172, Bardstown 40004, 502-348-6501
or 502-348-5204
Contact: Hank Herrmann
April 19 & 20; 26 & 27 (9 am- 6 pm). Guided tours
of Civil War era houses with historical background and
through various buildings around town.
THE STEPHEN FOSTER STORY DRAMA
PO. Box 546, Bardstown 40004,
502-348-5971 or 1-800-626-1563
Contact: Bert Ballard
Opening Night June 8, 1991.
An outdoor drama and tribute to
the music of Stephen Collins
Foster. Buffet served on
grounds of state park.
TALES FROM THE VINEY WOODS
PO. Box 867, Bardstown 40004, 502-348-5237
Contact: Nancy Barker
June - August. Mondays (8 pm) at the Civic Center.
A festive evening of story-telling and folk songs
performed on traditional Appalachian instruments.
NELSON COUNTY FAIR
PO. Box 186, Bardstown 40004, 502-549-8937
Contact: John Ball
July 22 - 28. Fun for the whole family. Exhibits include
crafts, horticulture, vegetables and fruits, art and
animals. Midway rides, tractor pulls and pageants are
also held.
LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND
PO. Box 172, Bardstown 40004, 502-348-6501
or 502-348-5204
Contact: Hank Herrmann
August 17 - 18 (10 am-6 pm). A portrayal of the
lifestyle during the Civil War era with participants
dressed in authentic clothing. A program of skirmishes
and competitions will also be held.
BARDSTOWN ARTS, CRAFTS AND ANTIQUE FAIR
PO. Box 867, Bardstown 40004, 502-348-4877
Contact: Bardstown Tourist Commission
October 12 & 13. Saturday (9am - 6 pm) and Sunday
(noon - 6 pm). In downtown Bardstown. Over 130 booths
of hand-crafted art, crafts and antiques from across
Kentucky and adjoining states
BLOOMFIELD TOBACCO FESTIVAL
PO. Box 15, Bloomfield, KY 40008, 502-252-8330
Contact: Elaine Gillis
October 18 - 20. Fri. (8 am - 10 pm) Sat. (8 am - 8 pm)
and Sun. (noon - 6 pm) Over 10,000 people are drawn
annually to this rural community for a celebration of
Kentucky�?Ts Official Tobacco Festival. Festivities include
a large flea market, Tobacco Ball, contests of all kinds,
musical entertainment, square dancing, exhibits and a
parade.
CHRISTMAS �?TROUND BARDSTOWN
P.O. Box 867, Bardstown 40004,
502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877
Contact: Bardstown-Nelson
County Tourist Commission
November 29 - December 31.
The entire community joins in
the celebration of the season
esas with a schedule of over 40
holiday events. ag are Historic Home Tours,
Christmas dinners and sing-a-long, decorated trees on
display, wandering carolers and much more. A complete
list of all scheduled events will be available in October of
1991.
CANDLELIGHT TOURS OF MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME
P.O. Box 323, Bardstown 40004, 502-348-3502
Contact: My Old Kentucky Home State Park
November 29 - December 14. Enjoy the historic
home made famous by Stephen Foster decorated for the
holidays as it might have been a century ago. Musicians
and carolers complete the mood and hot apple cider is
served in the old kitchen.
ANTIQUE AND
SPECIALTY SHOPS
Birds and Beads Shop
Flaget Hall, 1st Floor, 502-348-6022
Fine handcrafted beads from many different countries.
Supplies for do-it-yourselfers. Handcrafted houses,
feeders and kits for endangered species of birds.
Non-profit.
Bards & Ballads
117 N. 3rd St., 502-348-1188
Specializing in celtic, folk and traditional music.
Recording, instruments and dulcimer workshops.
Bardstown Antique Market
120 N. 3rd St., 502-348-3139
Quality antique formal and country furniture in historic
(c. 1800) downtown building. Unique Dickens Christmas
Shop year round.
Bardstown Art Gallery
310 Xavier Dr. (In Spalding Hall), 502-348-6488
Home and studio of Kentucky artist Jim Cantrell. Also
handles the most extensive selection of Thomas Merton
books in the U.S.A. |
Bardstown Booksellers
106 W. Flaget, 502-348-1256
Current bestsellers, art and poetry books, Civil War
historicals, religious and inspirational books, children�?Ts
classics and stationery
Bjoern�?Ts Watch and Clock Shop
105 N. Mulberry Alley, 502-348-4196
Old world collectibles from Russia and Poland,
including Russian nesting dolls. Anri from Italy. German
Hummels. Cuckoo clocks.
Charlene�?Ts Crafts & Baseball Card Shop
308 N. 3rd St., 502-348-2718
Handmade craft items, dolls and gifts. Souvenirs of
Bardstown and Kentucky. Baseball cards and supplies.
The Cherry Tree
200 E. John Rowan Blvd., 502-348-5176
Fine Kentucky reproduction furniture, Rowe pottery,
miniatures, brass, potpourri, candles, linens, lamps
wreaths and collectibles.
Court Square Antiques
Court Square, 502-348-3967 or 1-800-343-6718
Browse through our specialty rooms - The Gallery, Ruby
and Silver, Fireside, Quilt Rack, the Library and Country
Things.
The Doll Cottage
213 E. Stephen Foster Ave., 502-348-8210
Madame Alexander dolls, Ginny dolls, West German
dolls and many others. Doll books, magazines. Doll
museum.
Gartlands
111 1/2 E. Broadway, 502-348-4150
Custom framing, prints, fine gifts and English
engravings. Saturdays by appointment only.
High Grove Antique & Flea Market
US. 31E - 150 at intersection of Rt. 48
12 miles north of Bardstown, 502-895-7585
Thirty-three booths of antiques and collectibles.
Miniatures, military paraphernalia. Derby glasses.
Kimberly Run Antique Center
200 E. John Rowan Blvd, 502-348-7555
Sixty booths of antiques and collectibles, circa 1800s -
1930s. Furniture, clocks, jewelry and Derby memorabilia
are included.
The Keeping Room of Kentucky Colonel E. S. Goepper
Corner of Cherry and Raspberry Alley, 502-348-6683
18th and 19th century country furniture. Early lighting
and fireplace accessories. Wed. - Sat. (10 am - 5 pm).
Kountry Klassic Gifts
624 Bloomfield Road - U.S. 62E, 502-348-5219
Antique furniture, glassware, cut and depression glass,
Kentucky crafts, tinware, linens, ceramics, bottles and
other collectibles.
My Old Kentucky Home State Park
E. Stephen Foster Ave., 502-348-3502
The Park�?Ts gift shop offers a wide assortment of
handcrafted Kentucky souvenir items from quilts and
baskets to dolls.
Old Bardstown Village
E. Broadway, 502-348-6501
After touring the �?oVillage�?� or �?oMuseum,�?� stop by the gift
shop with its Kentucky crafts, handmade rugs, Bybee
pottery and Civil War items.
Plantation Furniture
112 N. 3rd St., 502-348-3554
Individually crafted reproductions of colonial primitive
and country pieces from our American heritage. Gifts
and accessories.
Sassi Crafts
200 E. John Rowan Blvd, 502-348-7369
Cross-stitch supplies. A selection of ceramics,
miniatures, baskets, decorated hats and wreaths, stained
glass. All locally crafted.
Sweets �?TN Things
108 W. Flaget, 502-348-9494
Choose from over 100 mugs, tins and jars. Also, teddy
bears and over 80 different kinds of candles. ,
Ye Old Gift Shop
208 N. 3rd St., 502-348-1006
Pinewood primitive furniture, country crocks, Heritage
lace curtains, Bear pottery, miniatures, brass and pewter
items.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Bardstown Parkview
U.S. 150E, 418 E. Stephen Foster Ave.
502-348-5983 © 40 units
Best Western General Nelson
U.S. 62W, 411 W. Stephen Foster Ave.
502-348-3977 or 1-800-528-1234 © 52 Units
FAX 502-348 -7596
Holiday Inn
U.S. 31E South at Blue Grass Pkwy. Exit 21, P. 0. Box 520
902-348-9253 or 1-800-456-4329 ¢ 103 Units
FAX (502) 348 - 5478
Kuntry Klassic Motel
US. 31E at B.G. Pkwy. Exit 21, 1714 New Haven Rd.
502-348-1112 ¢ 25 Units
Old Bardstown Inn
USS. 150E, 510 E. Stephen Foster Ave.
502-348-1700 © 35 Units
Old Kentucky Home Motel
US. 62W, 414 W. Stephen Foster Ave.
502-348-5979 © 36 Units
Wilsons Motel
US 31E, 530 N. 3rd St.
002-348-3364 ¢ 15 Units
Inns & Bed and Breakfasts
Bruntwood Inn
US 31E, 714N. 3rd St.
902-348-8218 ¢ 8 Units
Jailer�?Ts Inn
US 62W, 111 W. Stephen Foster Ave.
902-348-5551 © 5 Units
Kenmore Farms
US 62E, 1050 Bloomfield Rd.
02348-8023 © 2 Units
The Mansion
US 31E, 1003 N. 3rd St.
902-348-2586 ¢ 3 Units
McLean House
Court Square, 105 E. Stephen Foster Ave.
502-348-3494 © 7 Units
Talbott Tavern
Court Square, 107 W. Stephen Foster Ave.
002-348-3494 © 7 Units
DN AE
Arby�?Ts
702 N. 3rd St.
902-348-1292
Bardstown Bowling Center
1012 Commerce Blvd. - off U.S. 62E
902-348 -2003
B.J.�?Ts Bar & Grill
1008 Commerce Blvd. - off U.S. 62E
902-348-5070
Bonsai Tree
216N. 3rd St.
902-348-2320
Burger King
98 W. John Rowan Blvd., Hwy. 245N
502-348-0538
Captain D�?Ts
812 N. 3rd St.
902-348-4272
Colonel Hawk�?Ts
117 Payne St.
502-348-3353
Dagwood�?Ts
204 N. 3rd St.
902-348-4029
Domino�?Ts Pizza
701 N. 3rd St.
502-348-1274
Hadorn�?Ts Bakery
118 1/2 W. Flaget Ave.
502-348-4407
Hardee�?Ts
707 N. 3rd St.
502-348-0762
Golden Corral Family Steak House
104 W. John Rowan Blvd. - Hwy. 245N
502-348-0153
Hilltop Inn
402 Cathedral Manor, U.S. 31E South
(502) 348-3459
Holiday Inn Ambrosia
US. 31E South at Blue Grass Pkwy
502-348 - 9253
Hurst Drug Store
102 N. 3rd St., Court Square
502-348-9261
Hurst Restaurant
119 N. 3rd St.
502-348-8929
Jones�?T Restaurant
405 W. Stephen Foster Ave.
902-348-3359
Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant
Bardstown Plaza, U.S. 150E
902-348-6492
Kimberly Run Tea Room
200 E. John Rowan Blvd.
002-348-7555
Kurtz Restaurant
418 East Stephen Foster Ave.
502-348-8964
- La Taberna Restaurant
N. 5th Street and Xavier Drive
502-348-3946
Lee�?Ts Famous Recipe Country Chicken
108 W. John Rowan Blvd., Hwy 245N
502-348-0296
Long John Silver�?Ts
Bardstown Plaza, U. S. 150E
502-348-8570
Mario�?Ts Buffet Restaurant
710 N. 3rd St.
502-348-6413
McDonald�?Ts
US. 150E and Hwy 49S
902-348-4495
Mr. Gatti�?Ts
Bardstown Plaza, U.S. 150E
502-348-4378
My Old Kentucky Dinner Train
602 N. 3rd Street
902-0348-7500 © April - December
The Old Stable, Inc./Hillbilly Heaven Complex
116 W. Stephen Foster Ave.
002-348-3040
Pizza Hut of Bardstown
818 N. 3rd St.
002-348-6967
Stephen Foster Restaurant
003 W. Stephen Foster Avenue
902-348-5076
Subway
108 Kentucky Home Square
902-348-5000
Talbott Tavern
107 W. Stephen Foster Ave.
902-348-3494
Tom Pig�?Ts Restaurant
732 N. 3rd St.
002-348-9404
Wendy�?Ts
806 N. 3rd St.
002-348-0556
Delicatessens
Blair�?Ts Food Mart
US. 31E at Blue Grass Pkwy
902-348-3823
Boone�?Ts Butcher Shop
Old Bloomfield Rd. and E. Broadway
902-348-3668
Convenient Food Mart #77
005 W. Stephen Foster Ave.
002-348-4291
Convenient Food Mart #106
706 N. 3rd St.
902-348-6210
E-Zee Stop Food Mart
US. 62E and Guthrie Dr.
902-348-3770
Hillbilly Heaven�?Ts Old Country Store
1702 New Haven Rd.
902-349-6228
Keene�?Ts Beverage Depot
Jct. U.S. 150E & 62E, 8 Old Bloomfield Pike
902-348-3594
Kinsmen Five Star Food Mart
610 Bloomfield Rd., U.S. 62E
902-348-0688
The Kroger Company
Kentucky Home Square, U.S. 31E North
502-348-2977
Minit Mart Foods
East Stephen Foster Ave., U.S. 150E
502-348-9263
Parkway Mini Mart
U.S. 31E at Bluegrass Pkwy
502-348-2049
Randy�?Ts Busy Bee Market
1411 N. 3rd Street, U.S. 31E North
502-348-1411
Stephen Foster Chevron Grocery & Deli
N. 2nd Street and E. Stephen Foster Ave.
502-348-5662
SuperAmerica
717 N. 3rd Street
502-348-1208
Waddy Minit Mart
607 W. Stephen Foster Ave.
902-348-2459
Winn Dixie Stores
Kentucky Home Square, U.S. 31E North
902-348-2790
CHURCHES
Bardstown Baptist Church
320 N. 3rd St.
502-348-3866
Bardstown Church of Christ
1104 N. 3rd St.
502-348-2204
Bardstown First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
211 N. 3rd St.
502-348-3210
Bardstown United Methodist Church
116 E. Flaget Ave.
502-348-3209
Calvary Temple Assembly of God
1839 Templin Ave.
502-348-0658
Episcopal Church of the Ascension
211 N. 3rd St.
502-348-4317
First Baptist Church
315 N. 3rd St.
502-348-2711
First Presbyterian Church
209 N. 3rd St.
502-348-6076
St. John AME Zion Church
217 E. Brashear St.
502-348-7457
St. Joseph Catholic Church
310 W. Stephen Foster Ave.
502-348-3126
St. Monica Catholic Church
407 S. 3rd St.
502-348-5250
Wickland Baptist Church
510 Bloomfield Rd. (U.S. 62E)
502-348-7661
CAMPGROUNDS
Holt�?Ts Campground
Hwy 1430 off Hwy 245, 502-348-6717
32 level, paved sites with full hookups; eight level,
gravel sites with full hookups and sewers. Open year-
round. New bathhouse. Two persons, $10.00; primitive
camping, $7.50. Reservations accepted. Located two
miles northwest of downtown.
My Old Kentucky Home Campground
Hwy 49, 502-348-3502
Thirty-nine units with full hookups. Open April - October.
Dump station. No reservations accepted. Paved sites,
$10.00; primitive, $8.50; senior citizens, $8.50. Children
under 12 free on parent�?Ts campsite. Located 1 1/2 miles
from downtown on State Park grounds.
White Acres Campground
U.S. 62W, 502-348-9677
One hundred units with full hookups. Open year-round.
Dump station. Reservations accepted. 5,700 square foot
pavilion for entertainment. Rates, $10.00, senior citizen
discount. �?oGood Sam Club�?� member. Located three miles
west of downtown.
RECREATION
Bardstown Twin Cinemas Movie Theater
Bardstown Plaza Shopping Center
502-348-9755
Bardstown Bowling Center
1012 Commerce Blvd.
902-348-2003
Cedar-Fil Golf Course
4 Miles West of Bardstown on U.S. 245, 502-348-8981
18 holes.
Go-Cart Willy�?Ts Go-Cart Rides
111 Plaza Drive
902-348-7652
Holiday Inn Driving Range
U.S. 31E South at Blue Grass Pkwy
502-348-9253
Old Kentucky Home State Park Golf Course
U.S. 150E, 502-348-3687 or 502-348-3502
Nine holes.
Whispering Wheels Skating Rink
209 E. Broadway
502-348-6622
ABOUT BARDSTOWN
Location: Easy access from major highways is one of the
primary reasons that makes Bardstown, Kentucky an ideal
travel destination. Located in Nelson County and the center of
Kentucky�?Ts famed Bluegrass region, Bardstown is
conveniently situated between the North/South interstates of
75 and 65, south of I-64 and just minutes from the east/west
Bluegrass Parkway.
Climate: Temperatures are seasonal, typified by warm
summers and cool winters. Yearly average temperature is 55
degrees.
Sales Tax: 6 percent state sales and use tax.
Restaurant Tax: 1 percent.
Transient Room Tax: 3 percent.
Speed Limit: 55 miles per hour in Nelson County unless
posted otherwise, 35 miles per hour within the Bardstown city
limits. 65 miles per hour on interstates 75, 64, 65 and
Bluegrass Parkway.
Area Code: 502
Time Zone: Eastern
Important Phone Numbers:
Police, Fire, Ambulance: 348-3211
Hospital: 348-3923
Sheriff: 348-1840
State Police: 1-800-222-5555
Directory Information: 1-555-1212
Post Office: 348-8504
AAA Emergency Road Service: 348-5722
Visitor Center: For more information on Bardstown and the
Nelson County area, please feel free to call or write to:
Bardstown-Nelson County Tourist Commission
P.O. Box 867
107 E. Stephen Foster Ave.
Bardstown, KY 40004
502-348-4877 or 1-800-638-4877
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1, America�?Ts Miniature Soldier Museum
2. Around-the-Town Carriage - Court Square
3. Bernheim Forest
4, Jim Beam Distillery�?Ts American Outpost
5. Heaven Hill Distillery
6. Maker�?Ts Mark Distillery
7. The Doll Cottage
8. Kentucky Railway Museum
9. The Mansion
10. My Old Kentucky Dinner Train
11. My Old Kentucky Home State Park
12. The Kentucky Show! & Old Bardstown Village and Civil War Museum
13. The Old County Jail
14. St. Joseph Cathedral
15. Spalding Hall
16. The Stephen Foster Story
17. Talbott Tavern
18. The Tourmobile - Court Square
19. Wickland, Home of Three Governors
20. Tourist Information Center
21. Hillbilly Heaven
22. Abbey of Gethsemane
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