- Our list of the best things to do in Bardstown, Kentucky, features the top 54 nearby activities — including 25 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Bardstown, KY has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of Bardstown, KY , followed by 38 popular activities in nearby cities, including Elizabethtown, Shepherdsville, Loretto, Hodgenville, Clermont, Lebanon, Springfield, Taylorsville and Bloomfield
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22.1 Miles
The Lincoln Museum exhibits artifacts pertaining to the 16th president's life, as well as civil war memorabilia, and an art gallery. A gift shop is found on the site.
22.3 Miles
Created as a recreational space for the Elizabethtown community, American Legion Park offers lots of outdoor fun. Paying tribute to Veterans, it features a memorial along with a playground, tennis courts and executive style golf course.
22.6 Miles
A large community multi-sports complex with concessions and other amenities, Elizabethtown Sports Park offers many opportunities for youth to enjoy various outdoor activities. This includes competing sports such as football, baseball, soccer and lacrosse.
22.6 Miles
Situated on 80 acres, Conders Paintball provides fields that include urban with over 50 buildings, ultimate air speedball, an indoor arena and wood ball courses with forts and towers. Food and drink are available as well as a pro shop.
22.7 Miles
90%
29 votes
1900 Ring Road East, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
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Built around Freeman Creek and Lake, the Elizabethtown Nature Park provides trails for scenic walks or hikes. This park also houses a lovely statue honoring war veterans, along with a pavilion for picnics and other group gatherings.
22.8 Miles
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.
22.9 Miles
97%
35 votes
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.
22.9 Miles
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.
23.4 Miles
98%
176 votes
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.