Bardstown, Kentucky Is One Of America's Most Walkable Small Towns, And There Are Delights Around Every Corner
Sarah McCosham
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We’re not shy about our love for Bardstown, Kentucky, one of the most charming small towns in the Bluegrass — and the country! But in addition to being downright darling, Bardstown is also one of the most walkable small towns in Kentucky. With local shops, vibrant businesses, and amazing restaurants at every turn, you’ll enjoy each and every step you take in this winsome *and* walkable Bluegrass town.
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Add “walkable” to the very impressive resume of Bardstown, Kentucky … and the next time you’re looking for a fun way to spend a day in the Bluegrass, visit this adorable little locale. You’ll be glad you did!
Of course, if you want to put up your feet and take in the sights of Bardstown by horse-drawn carriage, you can most certainly do that as well.
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When should I visit Bardstown, Kentucky?
There really isn't a bad time of year to visit Bardstown, Kentucky. In the spring, the city's historic downtown blooms with verdant foliage and colorful flowers, making places like My Old Kentucky Home all the more charming. In the summer, seasonal farmers' markets and outdoor events mean that the streets are always vibrant and buzzing -- this is a great time to go on the Bourbon Trail or take a horse-drawn carriage ride through town! Autumn is a sublime time of year in Bardstown, Kentucky -- not only does it mean crisp temperatures and lots of festive decorations around the town's walkable square, but the fall foliage in this region of the Bluegrass State is on another level!
If you want to get out of town for a bit, the nearby Bernheim Arboretum is STUNNING this time of year or you can hop aboard the My Old Kentucky Dinner Train for a fall foliage ride that is sure to render you speechless. But we saved the best for last: winter. Bardstown is, hands down, the most charming Christmas town in Kentucky. From mid-November through New Year’s, the Christmas ‘Round Bardstown Festival invites guests to come and experience the pure pleasure of the holiday season in Kentucky. During this season, the town hosts a number of fun and family-friendly activities including a live nativity, story times and visits with Santa, an ice skating rink, and more. If you've ever wished you could be an extra in one of those cheesy-but-oh-so-delightful Hallmark Christmas movies, simply visit Bardstown, Kentucky, during Christmastime.