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

Join the Flight !

Join the Flight !

May 21

Join the Flight !! Climb aboard EAA's B-17G Aluminum Overcast for a...

Hardin County Farmers' Market

Hardin County Farmers' Market

Apr 13 - Oct 30

Beginning on the first Saturday in April and continuing through the last...

BBQ, Blues & Bikes Festival

BBQ, Blues & Bikes Festival

May 25

On May 25, 2019, the streets of Downtown Elizabethtown will again be buzzing...

Braided Rug Class

Braided Rug Class

May 11 - 25

The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP is hosting a series of FREE braided rug...

4th & Main in Concert

4th & Main in Concert

Jun 1

With youthful, high-energy stage performances and pure vocal blends, 4th and...

Historic Costumed Walking Tour

Historic Costumed Walking Tour

Jun 6 - Sep 26

The Heritage Council is proud to present the annual Historic Downtown Costumed...

Tavern in the Garden

Tavern in the Garden

Jun 6 - Sep 26

Every Thursday evening from June-September, visit Tavern in the Garden , a...

4th Annual Movies Under the Stars, "Ralph Breaks the Internet"

4th Annual Movies Under the Stars, "Ralph Breaks the Internet"

Jun 7

Second Saturday Movie Series, "Inside Out"

Second Saturday Movie Series, "Inside Out"

Jun 8

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

Kentucky Craft Beer Festival

Kentucky Craft Beer Festival

Jun 15

Come on out to downtown Elizabethtown and take part in the annual Kentucky Craft...

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