Versailles, Kentucky

39 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Cleveland House · 0.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered about the hidden lives within these grand old Kentucky homes? This isn't just a charming inn; it once sheltered hundreds of children. This very spot, now the Woodford Inn, operated for over 80 years as the…

• Woodford Reserve · 6.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over and you'll be transported back in time at Woodford Reserve, where the legacy of Kentucky bourbon is alive and well. The distillery, with roots reaching back to 1812, became the modern Woodford Reserve…

• Weisenberger Mills and Related Buildings · 7.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a taste of history – literally! Weisenberger Mills has been grinding grain in Kentucky longer than almost anyone else. Augustus Weisenberger bought a mill property here back in 1865. But the mill you see…

• Old Stone Tavern (Frankfort, Kentucky) · 10.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine stagecoaches stopping at the Old Stone Tavern, a historic inn and tavern that once served travelers on a bygone era. Located near Frankfort on the Old Leestown Pike, the Old Stone Tavern is a…

• Four Roses · 10.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over and raise a glass, because you're near a legend – Four Roses Distillery! Its story is as rich and complex as the bourbon it produces. Though the brand name dates back to the 1860s, the iconic Spanish…

• Waveland State Historic Site · 11.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a world built on tobacco, hemp, and the backs of enslaved people. That's Waveland. Joseph Bryan, grandson of a friend of Daniel Boone, established this plantation in the early 1800s. He built a Greek Revival…

• Julius Blackburn House · 12.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered what Kentucky looked like before it was even Kentucky? You're about to pass a house with a log cabin that predates our statehood! This is the Julius Blackburn House, also known as Warwick. The very oldest…

• Jesse R. Zeigler House · 12.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine bumping into Frank Lloyd Wright on a transatlantic voyage and commissioning him to design your house! That's exactly what happened here in Frankfort. In 1909, Reverend Jesse R. Zeigler met Wright while traveling…

• Frankfort Cemetery · 12.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine standing where pioneers, politicians, and even a Vice President now rest eternally. This is Frankfort Cemetery, a silent city overlooking the Kentucky River. In 1845, the State Legislature authorized the…

• Daniel Boone's Grave - Frankfort Cemetery · 12.6 mi · Historical Marker

  Supposed burial site of frontier legend Daniel Boone in Frankfort Cemetery, though Missouri disputes the claim.

• Mary Todd Lincoln House · 12.6 mi · Historical Marker

  Childhood home of Mary Todd Lincoln in Lexington, first historic site restored to honor a First Lady.

• Opera House and Yates Bookshop Building · 12.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder where Lexington went to see a show after a devastating fire? This is the spot! After a fire destroyed Lexington's previous opera house, the Lexington Opera House was built in 1886. Herman L. Rowe constructed…

• Henry Clay's Law Office · 12.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time to the preserved law office of Henry Clay, a man who shaped American politics. From 1803 to 1810, this building served as Henry Clay's Lexington law office. Clay, a skilled lawyer and orator, launched…

• Frankfort, KY · 12.7 mi · Local history

  Frankfort, Kentucky, nestled in the heart of the Bluegrass Region, owes its character to a blend of early settlers, primarily of English and Scots-Irish descent. These pioneers, pushing westward in the late 18th…

• Pope Villa · 12.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Prepare to witness architectural audacity! You're approaching the Pope Villa, one of only three surviving homes in the US designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe. In 1811, Senator John Pope commissioned Latrobe, already…

• Singing Bridge · 12.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Get ready to hum along! The Singing Bridge in Frankfort isn't just a way to cross the Kentucky River; it's a quirky piece of local history that literally sings to you as you drive across. Originally built in 1938, this…

• Old Governor's Mansion (Frankfort, Kentucky) · 12.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time at the Old Governor's Mansion, rumored to be the oldest official executive residence still in use. In 1796, the Kentucky General Assembly decided Kentucky's governor needed a proper house. Construction…

• Eastern State Hospital (Kentucky) · 12.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  These grounds whisper stories of hope, despair, and evolving approaches to mental healthcare. Eastern State Hospital has been a fixture in Lexington since before the Civil War. Founded in 1824 as the Fayette Hospital,…

• The Birds of America Heist · 12.9 mi

  On December 17, 2004, four Transylvania University students attempted one of the most audacious rare-book thefts in U.S. history. Disguised as an elderly man, Warren Lipka entered the university's special collections…

• Old State Capitol (Kentucky) · 12.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Walk the halls of the Old State Capitol, where Kentucky's laws were once debated and decisions made, and imagine the political dramas that unfolded within its walls. Built in 1830, this building served as Kentucky's…

• Fort Hill (Frankfort, Kentucky) · 13.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Looking up at Fort Hill, you're seeing a key piece of Kentucky's Civil War story. In 1861, as the Civil War erupted, Kentucky declared neutrality. But both the Union and Confederacy knew the state's strategic…

• Liberty Hall (Frankfort, Kentucky) · 13.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what life was like for a Founding Father? Liberty Hall offers a peek into that world. John Brown, a lawyer and statesman, built Liberty Hall between 1796 and 1800. He served as a delegate to the Continental…

• Ward Hall (Georgetown, Kentucky) · 13.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Prepare to be awestruck! This isn't just another beautiful house; Ward Hall is a monument to Kentucky's antebellum past, a testament to ambition and a bygone era. Built between 1853 and 1857 by Junius Ward, this massive…

• Buffalo Trace Distillery · 13.3 mi · Historical Marker

  The oldest continuously operating distillery in America, producing bourbon in Frankfort since 1773.

• Kentucky Horse Park · 13.4 mi · Historical Marker

  Working horse farm and equine theme park in Lexington, home to the International Museum of the Horse.

• Spindletop Hall · 13.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a minute; this grand estate has a fascinating story! Spindletop Hall was once the private residence of Pansy Yount, wife of oil magnate Miles Franklin Yount.The Younts made their fortune with the…

• Buford-Duke House · 13.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder where Kentucky’s famous horse industry really began? Right here. The magnificent Buford-Duke House, built in 1792, was the home of Colonel Abram Buford, a true Kentucky pioneer. Buford wasn't just a soldier…

• Buffalo Trace Distillery · 13.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a taste of history at Buffalo Trace Distillery, one of America's oldest continuously operating distilleries, and maybe catch a glimpse of a ghost. This place has seen a lot! The story really starts in 1857…

• Ashland (Henry Clay estate) · 13.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever heard of the Great Compromiser? You're driving near his home! Ashland was the estate of Henry Clay, a hugely influential figure in American politics. Clay owned this plantation in the 19th century. Enslaved people…

• Switzer Covered Bridge · 14.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Drive through the Switzer Covered Bridge, a charming relic of the past, and imagine a time when these structures were essential for transportation. Built around 1855, this bridge was a vital link across North Elkhorn…

• Giddings Hall, Georgetown College · 14.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a moment and gaze at Giddings Hall, a true survivor and a symbol of pioneering spirit! This isn't just a pretty building; it's the very first permanent structure of Georgetown College, the first Baptist…

• Payne-Desha House · 14.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered where Kentucky's heroes from the War of 1812 laid their heads? You're about to pass one such spot! This is the Payne-Desha House, a tangible link to a pivotal moment in American history and a testament to…

• Royal Spring Park · 14.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over, because you're about to discover the living heart of Georgetown! This isn't just a pretty park; it's the site of Royal Spring, a gushing source of water that has sustained life here for centuries. From…

• First African Baptist Church and Parsonage (Scott County, Kentucky) · 14.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here and imagine a story of faith, resilience, and community taking root right on this very spot. This isn't just an old church; it's a living testament to the strength of Georgetown's African American…

• Lexington, KY · 14.4 mi · Local history

  The rolling hills and fertile soil of central Kentucky drew settlers westward in the late 18th century. This land, where bluegrass thrived, promised prosperity, and the area that would become Lexington was no exception.…

• Pleasant Hill, Kentucky · 16.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a world of perfectly crafted furniture, innovative farming, and deeply held spiritual beliefs – that's Pleasant Hill, Kentucky. This was once a thriving Shaker community, established in 1805. The Shakers, known…

• Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill · 16.6 mi · Historical Marker

  Largest restored Shaker community in America, with 34 original buildings near Harrodsburg.

• Elmendorf Farm · 18.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a moment; this is hallowed ground for horse racing. Elmendorf Farm has been a key player in the Thoroughbred industry since the 19th century. Originally known as North Elkhorn Farm, the land changed hands…

• Camp Nelson National Monument · 19.0 mi · Historical Marker

  Major Union supply depot and recruiting center where over 10,000 African American men enlisted during the Civil War.