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

Community Yoga in the Park

Community Yoga in the Park

Sep 8 - 22

Join Karma Yoga every 2nd and 4th Sunday for Community Yoga in the Park. They...

Hardin County Farmers' Market

Hardin County Farmers' Market

Apr 13 - Oct 30

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

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...

Vine Grove Bluegrass Festival

Vine Grove Bluegrass Festival

Sep 26 - 28

The 20th Anniversary Vine Grove Bluegrass Festival is just around the corner on...

Aaron Harp Magic Show

Aaron Harp Magic Show

Sep 28

Aaron Harp Magic Show at the Historic State Theater, September 28, 2019, at 7:00...

Octoberfest

Sep 28

Come out for a night of beer, games and even a costume contest. We will have...

48th Annual Lincoln Days, Homegrown Heroes

48th Annual Lincoln Days, Homegrown Heroes

Oct 5 - 6

Homegrown Heroes is the theme for the 48th Annual Lincoln Days Celebration in...

Grease-Sing-a-Long-a

Grease-Sing-a-Long-a

Oct 5

The State will host Sing-a-long-a Grease, when the unique, interactive show...

Oktoberfest Trail 10K

Oktoberfest Trail 10K

Oct 5

We have a brand new event to bring to the community. The Oktoberfest 10K...

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