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 High Bridge Kentucky River Museum and Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill.

High Bridge
Quality Inn Lexington -Horse Park
Quality Inn Lexington -Horse Park
2.5 out of 5
1938 Stanton Way, Bldg A, Lexington, KY
The price is AED 245 per night from May 20 to May 21
AED 245
AED 284 total
20 May - 21 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,591 reviews)
"Needs safety bars in shower."

Reviewed on 15 May 2025

Quality Inn Lexington -Horse Park
The Manchester
The Manchester
4 out of 5
941 Manchester St, Lexington, KY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 559 per night from May 29 to May 30
AED 559
AED 713 total
29 May - 30 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (824 reviews)
"All of the employees were great. The dining options were good and the room was nice."

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

The Manchester
GuestHouse Lexington
GuestHouse Lexington
2.5 out of 5
2261 Elkhorn Road, Lexington, KY
The price is AED 229 per night from May 25 to May 26
AED 229
AED 266 total
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,189 reviews)
Traveling Kentucky
"On way home to Ohio from Nashville and eastern Kentucky. Unbelievable low price and great value. Clean and modern. Great breakfast. I just would have wanted whole wheat toast for breakfast."

Reviewed on 15 May 2025

GuestHouse Lexington
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.
15 Mi to Dtwn Lexington: Serene Wilmore Home!
15 Mi to Dtwn Lexington: Serene Wilmore Home!
3 out of 5
Wilmore
Stay at this vacation home in Wilmore. Enjoy a garden, furnished lanais, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Grimes Playground and Wilmore Mini Park ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Just right!
"This house has all the character that I love and all the functionality that I love. The kitchen and bathrooms are updated and the rest of the house is charming! Neighbors have horses. Nice quiet neighborhood. Hard to find a house with a king size bed which is must for my husband and they had extra ..."

Reviewed on 31 March 2025

15 Mi to Dtwn Lexington: Serene Wilmore Home!
New! Bourbon Trail | Hot Tub,Fire Pit & Arcade Fun
New! Bourbon Trail | Hot Tub,Fire Pit & Arcade Fun
Lawrenceburg
Stay at this vacation home in Anderson County. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Eaglelake Flea Market and Rising Sons ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Exceptional Home
"You could not ask for a more enjoyable stay. The hosts thought of every detail to make our visit comfortable and memorable. The house was immaculate. The bedrooms were lovely, with carefully chosen linens. The kitchen was amazing, fully stocked with appliances and abundant dinnerware. The living ..."

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

New! Bourbon Trail | Hot Tub,Fire Pit & Arcade Fun
Spacious 3 Bedroom in Downtown Danville: Welcome to 4th Street Retreat
Spacious 3 Bedroom in Downtown Danville: Welcome to 4th Street Retreat
Danville
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Danville. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Wilderness Trail Distillery and Norton ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Great Danville experience
"The location is very close to main street, the second floor apartment was very well stocked with thoughful items. The Easter decorations were very well done, we had a wonderful time. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 1 May 2025

Spacious 3 Bedroom in Downtown Danville: Welcome to 4th Street Retreat
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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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.