Explore Elizabethtown: Bourbon's Backyard

Kentucky is famously known as the birthplace of bourbon, and Elizabethtown is supremely located in the backyard of many stops along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Several major distilleries are just a short drive away, making Elizabethtown the perfect place to stay for bourbon enthusiasts to explore…

National Bourbon Day in Bourbon's Backyard

National Bourbon Day makes Kentuckians as giddy as Christmas morning. Even though this beloved holiday is on a Tuesday, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate, especially in Bourbon's Backyard! 1. Spotify Playlist For all the best bourbon drinking music follow us on Spotify @touretown and…

St. Patrick's Day in Etown

Grab your green and search for the 4-leaf clovers because St. Patrick's day has almost arrived! Here are the Top Five ways to celebrate St. Patty's Day in Elizabethtown. 1. Flywheel's Green Beer Drink green beer like a true Irishman at Elizabethtown's local brewery, Flywheel Brewing. They will also…

Celebrate the Kentucky Derby in Elizabethtown

Ladies, grab your fascinators, gentlemen, grab your ties - we are off to the races. That's right, it's Derby weekend! The Kentucky Derby is my favorite time of year. Men look so dapper and women are dressed to impress. Today we are talking about all things derby and how to celebrate in…

Downtown Date Ideas

Downtown Date Night Sometimes you just need a good date night. Whether it's with your closest pals or that special someone. Need some downtown date ideas? Let me help! Stop 1: Impellizzeri's Impellizzeri's or as the locals call it, "imps" is the perfect spot to grab dinner, especially if you love…

Hi, I'm Betty!

Welcome friends! I'm Betty and I'm so glad to meet you. I'm from this sweet little place named Elizabethtown, but our friends have nicknamed it Etown. A town named after a great lady, Elizabeth Hynes. I grew up in Etown and I sure do love to share my favorite spots or weekend plans, which is exactly what you will find on the Betty Blog…

Bourbon Q

What’s a Backyard Party without some BourbonQ. Today we tackle some of your question with our friends over a glass of bourbon, of course. Which distillery has the best tasting? Heaven Hill Distilleries Bourbon Heritage Center has always put great emphasis on the tasting process and their Whiskey…

Bourbon's Backyard S'more

Bourbon’s Backyard S’more I love a good s’more. There is something about being around a fire pit with friends that makes nighttime seem more fun. Here in bourbon country we incorporate bourbon into everything, it’s more than just a drink to us, it’s a culture. I have created an amazing recipe for…