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
The price is SAR 444 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
SAR 444
SAR 489 total
28 Sep - 29 Sep
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! (477 reviews)
"Conveniently located hotel near town and campus. Showing a little wear and tear but nothing to get worked up about. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 15 September 2025

Asbury Inn & Suites
Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg

Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg

2.5 out of 5
2381 Buena Vista Rd, Lexington, KY
The price is SAR 271 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
SAR 271
SAR 315 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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 pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (160 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on 25 September 2025

Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
GLō Best Western Lexington

GLō Best Western Lexington

3 out of 5
1935 Stanton Way, Lexington, KY
The price is SAR 366 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
SAR 366
SAR 425 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,259 reviews)
"Love the place"

Reviewed on 19 September 2025

GLō Best Western 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.
This bungalow is a 2 bedroom(s), 1 bathrooms, located in Lexington, KY.

This bungalow is a 2 bedroom(s), 1 bathrooms, located in Lexington, KY.

Lexington
Stay at this vacation home in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rupp Arena and Kroger Field are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (33 reviews)
"Comfortable, clean, the little extras were great! Felt right at home!"

Reviewed on 24 August 2025

This bungalow is a 2 bedroom(s), 1 bathrooms, located in Lexington, KY.
Stay in a newly renovated home in the heart of Dtown Lexington

Stay in a newly renovated home in the heart of Dtown Lexington

Lexington
Stay at this vacation home in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Rupp Arena and Kroger Field are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
"Fantastic stay. Close to everything we needed and good sleeping arrangements. Only thing was that the door code did not work."

Reviewed on 2 September 2025

Stay in a newly renovated home in the heart of Dtown Lexington
Spacious family Lodge with solar heated pool, hot tub, fire pit and EV charger.

Spacious family Lodge with solar heated pool, hot tub, fire pit and EV charger.

Nicholasville
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Nicholasville. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
10/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)
"Sam was the perfect host. The house is awesome and very well stocked with pool toys etc. I would recommend it to everyone."

Reviewed on 30 August 2025

Spacious family Lodge with solar heated pool, hot tub, fire pit and EV charger.
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 - Excellent 43%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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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.