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

19th Annual Vine Grove Bluegrass Festival

19th Annual Vine Grove Bluegrass Festival

Sep 20 - 22

Welcome to the 19 th Annual Vine Grove Bluegrass Festival, September 20, 21, 22,...

Historic Costumed Walking Tour

Historic Costumed Walking Tour

Jun 7 - Sep 27

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

Mamma Mia!

Sep 13 - 23

An ABBAsolutely unforgettable trip down the aisle! Set on a colorful Greek...

Tavern in the Garden

Tavern in the Garden

Jun 7 - Sep 27

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

Nick Dittmeier Solo Tour with Special Guest Grace Yates

Nick Dittmeier Solo Tour with Special Guest Grace Yates

Sep 21

Nick Dittmeier is going solo this fall. Catch him at Flywheel Brewing September...

11th Annual Taste of Guatemala

11th Annual Taste of Guatemala

Sep 22

The Living Waters Guatemala Project presents the 11 th Annual Taste of...

Toast to Kentucky: Elizabethtown's Premier Wine Festival

Toast to Kentucky: Elizabethtown's Premier Wine Festival

Sep 22

Don't miss the second annual "Toast to Kentucky," Elizabethtown's premier wine...

2017 Heartland Dulcimer Club "Concert of the Stars" Airing

2017 Heartland Dulcimer Club "Concert of the Stars" Airing

Aug 15 - Sep 29

The 2017 Heartland Dulcimer Club “Concert of the Stars," will air on KET-KY...

The Folk Project with Special Guest Kayla Estes

The Folk Project with Special Guest Kayla Estes

Sep 29

Hannah and Eric are The Folk Project, performing at Flywheel Brewing on...

Movies @ The State, "God's Not Dead"

Movies @ The State, "God's Not Dead"

Sep 30

Movies @ The State, "God's Not Dead" on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 6:30 p.m....

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