Welcome to Elizabethtown.

Or as we locals like to call it...Etown. Around here, the E stands for “E”verything is “E”asy. Restaurants, lodging, and all of Kentucky’s best-known attractions are close and convenient.

From the birthplace of Lincoln to the birthplace of bourbon, from the world’s largest cave system to world famous Fort Knox, when you stay in Elizabethtown, you’ll discover a new surprise everywhere you look.

Restaurants

Variety is the Spice... of dining in Elizabethtown, with more than 100 restaurants to choose from!
Hotels

Elizabethtown has hotels to accommodate all of you and your family's needs!
Bourbon Trails Distilleries

For more than 200 years, Kentucky’s distilleries have crafted the world’s finest bourbon, using secret recipes passed down from generation to generation. Today, you can experience the culture of Kentucky Bourbon Country by taking a legendary trip through the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, or just stopping by your favorite distillery for a tour.
Things to Do

From viewing horseless carriages and sporty automobiles at the Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum to kayaking at Freeman Lake Park, there are plenty of fun things to do in Elizabethtown!

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Featured Events

Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes

Jan 17 - 27

The Novel Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, a Study in Scarlet . . . The game is...

Wynonna and The Big Noise

Wynonna and The Big Noise

Jan 26

The City of Elizabethtown is excited to announce the third year in a row...

Second Saturday Movie Series, "Dirty Dancing"

Second Saturday Movie Series, "Dirty Dancing"

Feb 9

The State Theater is excited to announce that seven local State Farm Insurance...

Sensor Friendly Films: "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part"

Sensor Friendly Films: "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part"

Feb 9

In partnership with FEAT - Families for Effective Autism Treatment of Louisville...

Wine About Winter 2019!

Wine About Winter 2019!

Feb 9

Wine About Winter is a fabulous event hosted by The Historic Downtown...

The Crucible

Mar 8 - 9

The Crucible . . . under the direction of Sarah Ryan Dakin and in collaboration...

Second Saturday Movie Series, "Space Jam"

Second Saturday Movie Series, "Space Jam"

Mar 9

The State Theater is excited to announce that seven local State Farm Insurance...

Macbeth

Mar 15

ONE NIGHT ONLY! “Something wicked this way comes!” One of Shakespeare’s most...

The Crucible

Mar 15 - 16

The Crucible . . . under the direction of Sarah Ryan Dakin and in collaboration...

Second Saturday Movie Series, "The Sandlot"

Second Saturday Movie Series, "The Sandlot"

Apr 13

The State Theater is excited to announce that seven local State Farm Insurance...

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