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
The Manchester
The Manchester
4 out of 5
941 Manchester St, Lexington, KY
The price is AED 592 per night from May 18 to May 19
AED 592
AED 778 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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! (788 reviews)
"Beautiful and fun hotel to stay in. Unique and historical. Loved it!"

Reviewed on 15 April 2025

The Manchester
Quality Inn Lexington -Horse Park
Quality Inn Lexington -Horse Park
2.5 out of 5
1938 Stanton Way, Bldg A, Lexington, KY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 231 per night from May 12 to May 13
AED 231
AED 279 total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
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! (1,533 reviews)
"Loved everything about it. Thecroom was fabulous.."

Reviewed on 16 April 2025

Quality Inn Lexington -Horse Park
GuestHouse Lexington
GuestHouse Lexington
2.5 out of 5
2261 Elkhorn Road, Lexington, KY
The price is AED 211 per night from May 18 to May 19
AED 211
AED 254 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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! (1,167 reviews)
"Overall fairly clean...shower curtain moldy....burn hole in bottom sheet. Towels had spots and were old. Breakfast was decent. Front desk Richard was just so nice and accommodating."

Reviewed on 14 April 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.
This house is a 3 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Lexington, KY.
This house is a 3 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Lexington, KY.
Lexington
Stay at this vacation home in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Kroger Field and Keeneland Racing Course are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (52 reviews)
Cute house, nice fenced in yard
"Everything you need is in this house. Cute neighborhood."

Reviewed on 30 March 2025

This house is a 3 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Lexington, KY.
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! (72 reviews)
"We loved feeling like we were surrounded by trees in the midst of the burbs. The stay was cozy and fun, the decor was whimsical and made me feel more at home than the usual sterile beige everything that comes with rental stats."

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

Treetops Solar Sanctuary
Isla's Landing - Charming Historic 1940s Home
Isla's Landing - Charming Historic 1940s Home
Lexington
Stay at this vacation home in Lexington. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kroger Field and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
Ideal for a UK getaway
"Great property nicely located for the University and all that Lexington has to offer. Everything was clean and the property is well maintained and well equipped. Recommended and would stay again!"

Reviewed on 27 March 2025

Isla's Landing - Charming Historic 1940s Home
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.