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
Asbury Inn & Suites
Asbury Inn & Suites
3 out of 5
1 June Ryan Cir, Wilmore, KY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 445 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
SAR 445
SAR 491 total
15 Jun - 16 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmore. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (451 reviews)
"Simple place for a quick family wedding trip"

Reviewed on 9 June 2025

Asbury Inn & Suites
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington
4 out of 5
2601 Richmond Rd, Lexington, KY
The price is SAR 459 per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
SAR 459
SAR 532 total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"It was good the only issue was how loud the air conditioning turned on and off in the room"

Reviewed on 13 June 2025

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington
Elwood Hotel & Suites
Elwood Hotel & Suites
4 out of 5
444 Parkway Drive, Lexington, KY
The price is SAR 409 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
SAR 409
SAR 475 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"This is wonderful hotel near the Red Mile. It has a very friendly and fun vibe!"

Reviewed on 11 June 2025

Elwood Hotel & Suites
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.
ONE OF A KIND Sanctuary with POOL. Keeneland, Bourbon Trail
ONE OF A KIND Sanctuary with POOL. Keeneland, Bourbon Trail
Lexington
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! (20 reviews)
Perfect Getaway House
"Longtime (50 years) friends and I got together in Lexington for a reunion in mid October. I selected this property based on the size, layout, and photos. From the moment I first walked in to this home, I was stuck by its' beauty- in a word, breathtaking. There was plenty of room and privacy for the ..."

Reviewed on 7 November 2024

ONE OF A KIND Sanctuary with POOL. Keeneland, Bourbon Trail
Treetops Solar Sanctuary
Treetops Solar Sanctuary
Lexington
Stay at this apartment in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Kroger Field and Rupp Arena are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
"Such a fun and homey place! Perfect location to get all around Lexington. Very clean and well equipped!"

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

Treetops Solar Sanctuary
KY Bourbon Trail FUN! Double Shot on Main 2 Bed/2 Bath
KY Bourbon Trail FUN! Double Shot on Main 2 Bed/2 Bath
Lawrenceburg
Stay at this vacation home in Lawrenceburg. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions T.B. Ripy House and American Legion Post ...
10/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews)
Wedding weekend
"We stayed here for a wedding (Della Mae) and it was very convenient. The house was clean and bigger than expected. The game rooms were really cool and the kids (teens) loved it. The host was super easy to communicate with, accommodating and very responsive. We would have enjoyed staying longer. Highly ..."

Reviewed on 2 June 2025

KY Bourbon Trail FUN! Double Shot on Main 2 Bed/2 Bath
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

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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.