Wilmore, KY

Travel Guide

Photo by Michael Schuier
Photo by Michael Schuier

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

While High Bridge might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and Peninsula Golf Course.

High Bridge
Hilton Lexington/Downtown

Hilton Lexington/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
369 West Vine Street Lexington KY
The price is AED 452 per night from Jan 3 to Jan 4
AED 452
AED 524 total
3 Jan - 4 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Quick, easy efficient!

Reviewed on 17 December 2025

Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Motel 6 Lexington, KY - Airport

Motel 6 Lexington, KY - Airport

2 out of 5
750 Newtown Court Lexington KY
The price is AED 188 per night from Jan 2 to Jan 3
AED 188
AED 219 total
2 Jan - 3 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
5.8/10 (1,007 reviews)
Welcoming

Reviewed on 19 December 2025

Motel 6 Lexington, KY - Airport
Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG

Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG

2.5 out of 5
501 Waller Avenue Lexington KY
The price is AED 272 per night from Dec 27 to Dec 28
AED 272
AED 315 total
27 Dec - 28 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (808 reviews)
The room was very clean

Reviewed on 17 December 2025

Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG
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.
Few and Proud

Few and Proud

Lexington KY
Stay at this vacation home in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Kroger Field and Red Mile Racetrack ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
Everything was great for a nights stay

Reviewed on 9 December 2025

Few and Proud
ONE OF A KIND Sanctuary with POOL. Keeneland, Bourbon Trail

ONE OF A KIND Sanctuary with POOL. Keeneland, Bourbon Trail

Lexington KY
Stay at this vacation home in Lexington. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Raven Run Nature Sanctuary and Talon Winery ...
10/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
We did an extended family trip here and we had an amazing time. The layout of the house and the swimming pool is fantastic. There are two wings of the house with long hallways that house the rooms, and then there is a fantastic open floor kitchen living area where everyone can meet up. We had an ...

Reviewed on 19 October 2025

ONE OF A KIND Sanctuary with POOL. Keeneland, Bourbon Trail
Fully Renovated | Finished Basement | Luxury Beds | Games

Fully Renovated | Finished Basement | Luxury Beds | Games

Lexington KY
Stay at this vacation home in Lexington. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Kroger Field and Rupp Arena are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
Great place. We had an excellent time.

Reviewed on 8 December 2025

Fully Renovated | Finished Basement | Luxury Beds | Games
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.

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Reviews of Wilmore

4.3
Top Destination
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3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Friendly, and accommodating. We were ther for the 127 yard sale.

5/5 - Excellent

Ralph

Wilmore is beautiful and feels like home. Everyone I met was amazing and very nice. Simply an amazing little town!

3/5 - Okay

NieHaoMa

Very little to do and and see - though the surrounding area is pure Kentucky beautiful countryside.