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

Braided Rug Class

Braided Rug Class

Feb 2 - 23

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

The Crucible

Mar 8 - 9

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

Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle

Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle

Mar 9

It’s hard to stay still around these boys. They’ve got that toe-tapping,...

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...

Hardin County Extension Homemakers Spring Bazaar

Hardin County Extension Homemakers Spring Bazaar

Apr 13

You won't want to miss this annual event. The Hardin County Extension Homemakers...

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...

2019 Fort Knox Federal Credit Union Concert Series with Joe Diffie

2019 Fort Knox Federal Credit Union Concert Series with Joe Diffie

May 10

2019 Fort Knox Federal Credit Union Concert Series, Featuring Joe Diffie on May...

Second Saturday Movie Series, "Twister"

Second Saturday Movie Series, "Twister"

May 11

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

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