Wilmore Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

train bridge over the river
train bridge over the river
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.
Looking up Kentucky river at a tributary offshoot that has completely different coloring.

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

High Bridge might not have many top sights, but Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and Peninsula Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

High Bridge
The Manchester

The Manchester

4 out of 5
941 Manchester St Lexington KY
The price is 4.418.807 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
4.418.807 ₫
5.583.346 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,172 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

The Manchester
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington

4 out of 5
2601 Richmond Rd Lexington KY
The price is 3.030.442 ₫ per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
3.030.442 ₫
3.517.434 ₫ total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
Everything was nice.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington
Hilton Lexington/Downtown

Hilton Lexington/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
369 West Vine Street Lexington KY
The price is 3.650.328 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
3.650.328 ₫
4.236.935 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Yes everything was good!

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Hilton Lexington/Downtown
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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