Wilmore

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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

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 P9,443 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
P9,443
P11,981 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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The Manchester was a great experience. Its location is ideal. Unfortunately my stay was brief, checked in late and slept until right before checkout. I can only speak to the comfort of the rooms, which was excellent, and the courteousness of staff, also excellent. The atmosphere and ambiance are ...

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The Manchester
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Hilton Lexington/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
369 West Vine Street Lexington KY
The price is P8,935 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
P8,935
P10,371 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
includes taxes & fees
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington

4 out of 5
2601 Richmond Rd Lexington KY
The price is P6,515 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P6,515
P7,562 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Very cool hotel, good amenities, clean, spacious good price really enjoyed it

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington
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