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Bourbon Trail double-header
Morning at Jim Beam, lunch in Bardstown, sunset pour at Maker's Mark. Reserve tours 30+ days out.
Copy from the locals
476+ guests have left signed corks. These three itineraries keep coming back in reviews—bourbon double-headers, lake escapes, and family field trips tested by real travelers.
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Morning at Jim Beam, lunch in Bardstown, sunset pour at Maker's Mark. Reserve tours 30+ days out.
Morning kayak rental at marina, picnic at Taylorsville Lake State Park, afternoon at Bernheim Forest. Perfect shoulder-season day.
Louisville Mega Cavern (underground adventure), lunch at Doc Crow's, Kentucky Science Center. Book cavern 2 weeks ahead.
Start your bourbon journey with these nearby gems—all under 30 minutes.
Outdoor adventures within easy reach of Cottage 37.
Each itinerary has been run by 20+ guests. Full stop-by-stop timelines with booking links included.
The guest-favorite double-header: morning distillery tour, leisurely lunch in Bardstown's historic downtown, sunset pour at a scenic distillery. Book tours 30+ days ahead for weekends.
"We followed this exact itinerary and it was perfect! The Maker's Mark sunset was magical. - Sarah & Mike, June 2024"
For guests who came for the lake—early fishing, marina brunch, kayak rental, and sunset on the dock with local wine.
Bourbon capital meets Civil War history—museums, walking tours, and lunch in Kentucky's second-oldest city.
Kid-approved Louisville circuit—Louisville Slugger Museum, science center, and underground cavern adventure.
Swap bourbon for vino—three wineries, rolling vineyards, and a picnic lunch among the grapes.
If you're here Derby Week (late April / early May), this guide gets you INTO experiences when everything's sold out.
October perfection—leaf-peeping routes, bourbon with a view, and pumpkin patches. Peak foliage mid-October.
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