- 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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Originating from 1825, Brown-Pusey House has a genealogical library, museum, and garden for visitors to enjoy. The mansion also hosts workshops where visitors can learn how to make crafts from the 1800s.
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201 West Dixie Avenue, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
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Collecting and preserving historical artifacts since 2003, the Hardin County History Museum is full of interesting memorabilia that tells a story of the nation's past. Visit the Civil War exhibit, Abraham Lincoln family and friends section, and honor soldiers who fought in wars to protect our country.
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Classic movies, live concerts, comedy shows and more are available for the viewing audience at the Historic State Theater. Originally opened as a movie house in 1942, the building closed for 20 years after showing its final film, E.T.
23.3 Miles
Covering 170 acres, of which 93 are picnic areas, the Freeman Lake Park also has playgrounds, shelters, a dic golf course, and other amenities. The Lincoln Heritage House and the Sara Bush Johnson Log Cabin are also on the site.
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1100 North Dixie Ave, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
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A collection of 62 cars is exhibited at the Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum, the oldest ones dating back to 1910. The museum was founded in 1999.
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Showing the latest movies in 3D and 2D formats, Movie Palace offers digital projection systems in its auditoriums. It also has stadium style seating with cup holders and cushioned seats.
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With all its projectors converted to digital, Movie Palace features the latest films in its auditoriums. The theater generally shows two 3D movies a week on top of the standard 2D showings.
23.8 Miles
Featuring a sign that's over 50 years old, Dix-E-Town Lanes offers 24 lanes of bowling with shoe rental and a pro shop. The bowling alley has event rooms, an arcade game area and food like pizza and hamburgers.
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384 W A Jenkins Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
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At Hardin County Schools Performing Arts Center, visitors can see a variety of performing arts, from ballet, to international dances, to musicals. The center hosts the region's high school's drama club events for the local community to attend.
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Faster and more technical than a typical outdoor go-kart track, Bluegrass Indoor Karting features daily Open Racing times for Adult karts, reaching speeds of up to 40 MPH, or Junior riders who travel up to 30 MPH.