LAWRENCEBURG, KY Where Bourbon’s Roots Run Deep
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n Lawrenceburg, you’ll find all the best that Kentucky has to offer right in the hub of Bourbon Country. Steeped in a rich heritage, Lawrenceburg in Anderson County is the perfect base camp for Bourbon Trail enthusiasts, outdoor adventurists, and fans of small-town charm. Located just a short drive from Lexington and Louisville, you can visit over a dozen distilleries within an hour’s drive from our historic downtown. During your stay, you’ll find a slice of small-town Americana with world-renowned bourbon distilleries, scenic country drives, award-winning wineries, and a bustling downtown filled with local shops. Find your spirit at visitlawrenceburgky.com.
DISTILLERIES Four Roses
The Four Roses Distillery was built in 1910 and features a unique Spanish Mission-Style architecture rarely seen in Kentucky. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and produces some of the most awarded Bourbons. One trip to this historic distillery and you’ll begin to understand why their Bourbon has come to be so mellow. Nestled in the quiet Kentucky countryside near Lawrenceburg, and on the banks of the scenic Salt River, the Four Roses Distillery makes the trip to this very mellow place all that more rewarding. 1224 Bonds Mille Road | 502-839-2655 | FourRosesBourbon.com
Wild Turkey
Bourbon has been produced on this property for 150 years, more than 60 of those years under
the watchful eye of Jimmy Russell. He is the bourbon industry’s longest-tenured active master distiller and is known to hang out in the visitors’ center to chat with fans stopping in for a tour and tasting. Come enjoy the bourbon that gets Jimmy’s stamp of approval and the magnificent views from their award-winning visitors’ center, perched on a bluff above the Kentucky River. 1417 Versailles Road | wildturkeybourbon.com
locally-owned shops and restaurants cater to Bourbon Trail visitors. Have lunch, dinner, or an adult beverage at a sidewalk table and soak up the small-town atmosphere that makes Lawrenceburg so special. Plus, Lawrenceburg has a calendar chock full of lively events throughout the summer.
WINERIES
Lawrenceburg and Anderson County boast a variety of welcoming lodging options during your tour of Bourbon Country. The Best Western and Trail Suites Inn, Lawrenceburg Bed & Breakfast, and a host of unique Airbnb’s–seriously, a caboose and a log cabin from the 1800s, just to name two– guarantee you’ll have a memorable experience from some of the friendliest people you’ll meet anywhere.
Lovers Leap
Lovers Leap Vineyards & Winery offers a fullservice working farm, event venue, and tasting room. Wine lovers of all types and levels enjoy an engaging wine tasting experience. The 5,000sq. ft. event venue hosts music and food truck events throughout the summer. Come enjoy a glass of wine and stunning views from our veranda and find out what Kentucky wine is all about! 1180 Lanes Mill Road | 502-839-1299 loversleapwine.com
Rising Sons
Italian family heritage is behind the passion that makes this home farm winery special. From their award-winning Cataldo’s Salute dry red to the picturesque vineyard, event venue, and farm, a visit here is what Kentucky dreams are made of. 975 Frankfort Road | 502-600-0224 risingsonswinery.com
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ADVENTURE Thrill-seekers, sportsmen/women, and outdoor lovers can find their kind of fun in Lawrenceburg and Anderson County. Plus, Lawrenceburg is home to an experience you won’t find anywhere else in Kentucky or the eastern United States for that matter. Vertigo Bungee hosts bungee jumps one weekend a month May-October, from the Young’s High Bridge: a 240-foot tall cantilever bridge, one of the tallest remaining bridges of its kind in the world. For the tamer adventurer, you’ll find trails, motorcycling and bicycling routes, fishing lakes and streams, and hunting lodges in some of the most beautiful countryside around.
So, about that Americana experience - you will find it in historic downtown Lawrenceburg, where
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