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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Historic Costumed Walking Tour

Historic Costumed Walking Tour

Jun 6 - Sep 26

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

Puzzles & Pinot

Puzzles & Pinot

Jul 18

Come on out to the Wine Bar in the Herb and Olive Market to enjoy some puzzles...

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, "Incredibles 2"

4th Annual Movies Under the Stars, "Incredibles 2"

Jul 19

Hardin County Farmers' Market

Hardin County Farmers' Market

Apr 13 - Oct 30

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

Illustrated Initial Workshop

Illustrated Initial Workshop

Jul 23 - 25

Learn about hand lettering and hand drawn illustrations. M is for masterpiece,...

Cruisin' the Heartland

Cruisin' the Heartland

Jul 26 - 27

Cruisin’ the Heartland is the fastest growing auto event around. Please make...

Throwback Thursday, LIVE at Flywheel Brewing

Throwback Thursday, LIVE at Flywheel Brewing

Jul 27

Tired of the same songs, different band? We know the feeling. Formed in 2016 by...

Movies @ The State, "The Wizard of Oz"

Movies @ The State, "The Wizard of Oz"

Aug 10

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

2019 Fort Knox Federal Credit Union Concert Series with Mac McAnally

2019 Fort Knox Federal Credit Union Concert Series with Mac McAnally

Aug 16

2019 Fort Knox Federal Credit Union Concert Series, Featuring Mac McAnally on...

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