What to do in Nelson County, KY

Activities, attractions and tours

A historic building with a prominent tower and arched entrance.
A large industrial building with a tall chimney, a smaller adjacent building with a sloped roof, and a stone structure with people nearby.
Two large copper stills with the logo "SV IV" on them, placed in a room with wooden walls and visible pipes.
An industrial facility with a tall chimney, a water tower labeled 'Barton', and various buildings and structures.
A row of wooden barrels in a warehouse.

Activities

Pour Your Own Candle Making Experience with Blending & Education

Pour Your Own Candle Making Experience with Blending & Education

AU$51
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Pour Your Own Candle Making Experience with Blending & Education
James B. Beam, Heaven Hill and Lux Row Bourbon Tour

James B. Beam, Heaven Hill and Lux Row Bourbon Tour

AU$413
per adult
James B. Beam, Heaven Hill and Lux Row Bourbon Tour
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My Old Kentucky Home State Park

9.2/10 (165 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Bardstown with a trip to My Old Kentucky Home State Park. Discover the bars and festivals in this family-friendly area.
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Day trip destinations from Nelson County

A neoclassical building with a stepped entrance, flanked by columns and surrounded by greenery.

Hodgenville