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

Christmas in the Park

Christmas in the Park

Nov 21 2018 - Jan 1 2019

This holiday season, treat yourself and your family to this brilliant display of...

Ice Skating at Christmas in the Park

Ice Skating at Christmas in the Park

Nov 23 - Dec 30

Christmas in the Park Winter Fun Ice Skating Open Friday & Sunday from 5:00...

Glen Rice, "The Joy of Christmas"

Glen Rice, "The Joy of Christmas"

Dec 2

In concert, Glen Rice and Friends, "The Joy of Christmas" . . . performing at...

A Tuna Christmas

A Tuna Christmas

Dec 7 - 23

A Tuna Christmas Returns Under the direction of Shameca Freeman, this fan...

Street Corner Symphony

Street Corner Symphony

Dec 7

The State Theater is excited to announce that the A Cappella Vocal Band, Street...

The Trolley Express

The Trolley Express

Dec 7 - 21

Brought to you by Bluegrass Cellular . . . Journey through "Christmas in the...

2018 Christmas Marketplace

2018 Christmas Marketplace

Dec 8

The "2018 Christmas Marketplace" will be held in conjunction with "Light Up...

Movies @ The State, "Polar Express"

Movies @ The State, "Polar Express"

Dec 8

Movies @ The State, "Polar Express", on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at 1:00,...

Second Saturday

Second Saturday

Dec 8

Historic Downtown Elizabethtown’s Second Saturday events began back in September...

Movies @ The State, "Home Alone 2"

Movies @ The State, "Home Alone 2"

Dec 14

Movies @ The State, "Home Alone 2", on Friday, December 14, 2018, with shows at...

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