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…

Where to Catch the Game in Elizabethtown

It's time to embrace the season of falling leaves and football! Every Sunday, football fans across the nation are layering up team jerseys with their cozy fall sweaters. Don't be afraid to gear up in your team colors and get caught up in the spirit of the game at some of our favorite spots around…

5 Things to Check Off Your Summer 2023 Bucket List

Summer is winding down, but that doesn’t mean you have to! Elizabethtown has got what you need for a memorable, bucket-list checking conclusion to the sunny season. Make memories to last a lifetime grooving to live music or exploring new horizons, here’s our list of things you need to have on your…

Summer Sippn': Cool Off with Summer Drinks Around Etown

Summer Sippn': Cool Off with Summer Drinks Around Town One of the best ways to cool off during the summer is to find the perfect drink! Stick to a classic, thirst-quenching lemonade, or venture towards new horizons and bold flavors. Find your new favorite summer sip at some of our favorite local…

Derby Eats in Elizabethtown, KY

The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby is here at last on Saturday, May 6th! The Kentucky Derby is more than a race, it’s a time-honored tradition. Enjoy good eats and watch the most exciting two minutes in sports right here in Elizabethtown, Kentucky! The hot brown is a Kentucky staple and a…

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…

Top 5 Margaritas in Etown

Our visitors and locals were tasked with deciding the TOP FIVE best places to get a margarita in Elizabethtown. While this is a hefty challenge, they rose to the occasion. Looking for a refreshing tart drink? Follow along and stop in to discover your next favorite margarita. Wherever you choose to…

Shop Local

Supporting local businesses is close to my heart! I've crafted a few ways to shop local this holiday season. Happy Shopping! Gift Cards Who doesn't love a gift card? I know I do! Grab a gift card from a local restaurant, shop or other business. A friend bought me a gift card for a massage last year…

Sweet Fall Treats

Fall is perhaps one of my favorite times of the year. The air has a nice crisp feel, the leaves are changing beautiful colors, and you can never go wrong with pumpkin or apple desserts. Let me share with you some of my favorite local fall sweet treats! A Sweet Retreat Bakery If you are looking for…

Kat's International Grocery

Have you heard of Kat's International Grocery? They are bringing food from around the world to Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Kat is very selective about the brands they carry and each item has a story. When you walk into the store you will notice aisles of shelves stacked from floor to ceiling with…