- TripBuzz found 39 things to do with kids in or near Bardstown, Kentucky, including 29 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Elizabethtown, Shepherdsville, Hodgenville and Loretto.
- From Bardstown Bowling Center to Whispering Wheels Roller Rink, the Bardstown area offers 55 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Bowling, Theaters and Military Museums.
- Nicknamed the 'Bourbon Capital of the World', Bardstown is a fourth-class city with a population of under 12,000. Located a little over one hour south of Louisville, the town was formerly established in 1788 after the land was granted to David Bard in 1785. The city is the primary setting of the Ed Mann's novel, First Angel.
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Bardstown Bowling Center is a great place for bowlers of all ages, as it features several lanes for bowling, an arcade, and good food and drinks to enjoy with friends. The facility also hosts birthday parties and bowling leagues.
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Opened in 1973, the Whispering Wheels Roller Rink is a local roller skating rink offering a number of amenities for its guests. Skating lessons, holiday events, and birthday party hosting are among the many services offered at the rink.
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501 E. Stephen Foster Ave., Bardstown, KY 40004
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The Federal Hill Mansion is the central attration at My Old Kentucky Home State Park. The antebellum South comes to life with the detail throughout the house, and outdoor activities like picnicking and birdwatching are available on the grounds.
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The 4th largest museum of its kind in the US, the Old Bardstown Village Civil War Museum exhibits clothing, personal items and paintings from that time. The flag of the 2nd Kentucky Cavalry and the Sword of the Confederate Brigadier General Lloyd Tilgham are some of the most precious artifacts.
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Learn about the history of whiskey at Spalding Hall. The museum features over 50 years with of rare whiskey artifacts dating between colonial times through the prohibition days, bourbon enthusiasts will find much to interest them here.
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Those to speak with wandering and family-friendly ghosts can always choose to call for the services of Spirits Of Wickland. Private sessions are also available.
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Those looking for supernatural thrills can always call for Bardstown Ghost Trek' services. The main objectives are an inn, a cemetery and an old house.
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J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre, Bardstown, KY 40004
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With classic productions and also new and innovative ones (such as Shrek – The Musical), Stephen Foster - The Musical may prove to be worth spending the evening outdoors and enjoying the artists' performances.
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Dedicated to the women of the Civil War, the Women's Civil War Museum features exhibits of artifacts, period clothing, and artwork. Visitors can also learn about the various roles women played during the war.
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Founded in 2005, the Fine Arts Bardstown Society is an organization dedicated to promoting the creative arts in the local community. The society operates a gallery which features works from a large number of local artists.