Old Talbott Tavern
1779One of the oldest western stagecoach stops in America, operating continuously in Bardstown since 1779.
Everything Bardstown is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Bardstown.
One of the oldest western stagecoach stops in America, operating continuously in Bardstown since 1779.
Historic bourbon distillery in Loretto operating since 1805, known for hand-dipped red wax bottles.
15 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Tour legendary distilleries: Maker's Mark Buffalo Trace Woodford Reserve. Free tastings.
Three state governors called this mansion home, two for Kentucky and one for Louisiana. That's right, Wickland, just ahead, was built by Charles Anderson Wickliffe, who served as Governor of Louisiana. His two sons,…
One of the oldest western stagecoach stops in America, operating continuously in Bardstown since 1779.
Get ready to step back in time, because Bardstown isn't just a pretty town – it's a living history book! This charming district tells stories from Kentucky's earliest days, practically echoing with the footsteps of…
Ever heard the song 'My Old Kentucky Home'? You're driving right by the place that inspired it! This state park centers around Federal Hill, a historic plantation home. Built around 1795, Federal Hill was owned by…
Raise a glass at one of the oldest taverns west of the Alleghenies, the Old Talbott Tavern! Built in 1779, it quickly became a vital stagecoach stop between Louisville and Nashville. The tavern has been a fixture of…
Ever wondered what kind of outlaws landed behind bars in frontier Kentucky? You're about to find out! Right next door to the famous Old Talbott Tavern, you're looking at the historic Nelson County Jail, built way back…
Ever wondered where Kentucky's Catholic roots began? You're approaching the very spot! This stunning Basilica of Saint Joseph Proto-Cathedral was the birthplace of Catholicism in the entire American West. Imagine, a…
Historic bourbon distillery in Loretto operating since 1805, known for hand-dipped red wax bottles.
Pull over here a sec. This spot used to be the home of Kentucky's longest covered bridge, Mount Zion. For 150 years, it stood right here, a testament to another era. Built in 1871, the Mount Zion Covered Bridge…
Pull over here for a taste of history – literally! This is Maker's Mark Distillery, home of the iconic bourbon with the red wax seal. It all started in 1953, when T. William "Bill" Samuels Sr., with the help of his wife…
Ever wonder what it was like to be a soldier in the Civil War, fighting for control of a vital railroad? You're driving through the very ground where that happened. This isn't just a pretty drive, it’s a battlefield. On…
Ever wondered what it felt like to thunder across Kentucky a century ago? Up ahead, you’ll find Louisville and Nashville 152, a steam locomotive built in 1905, representing a bygone era of rail travel and engineering.…
Ever wondered what it was like to commute before cars ruled the road? Up ahead, you'll find a charming piece of that past, nicknamed 'The Dinky.' This isn't just any old train car. Built in 1927 by the Brill Company,…
Ever wonder where Abraham Lincoln's family came from? You're driving right by it! This humble home belonged to Mordecai Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln’s uncle, and it's the only Lincoln family house left standing in Kentucky.…