Bourbon, Horses, Trains & Underground Railroad History – Only in Oldham
Oldham County, KY is conveniently located 20 minutes from downtown Louisville and is the perfect destination to stay & play just outside the city! Come stay close enough to visit the city’s iconic attractions while you enjoy 12 experiences that can only be found in one place - only in Oldham County!
Known as the Farm Tour Capital of Kentucky, visitors explore 15 different farms & gardens throughout the county April - November. These educational farm tours offer a diverse range of experiences, from horse farms of all breeds to a bison farm with art, and a dairy that makes cheese. One of our historic horse farm tours offers a unique farm-to-table experience where you can enjoy dinner in Oldham County in the only horse barn restaurant in the state.
A visit to Kentucky is not complete without sampling craft bourbons and learning their stories! Check out Kentucky Artisan Distillery for a taste and tour as uncommon as the small batch bourbons themselves.
Check out Yew Dell Botanical Gardens where you can explore a castle, visit a fairy forest, see gorgeous gardens, and participate in themed events, then grab a craft beer down the road at Oldham Gardens, our 8-acre beer garden, the largest in Kentucky.
Head to Main Street La Grange for quaint shops and galleries, and to listen for the rumble of the freight train that runs right down the center of Main Street – a truly one-of-a-kind sight that can only be found here in Oldham County.
If you’re looking for a fun and educational day out, check out the museums that bookend Main Street. At the Oldham County History Center, you can learn about Underground Railroad history. And if you’re a train enthusiast, head to the La Grange Train Museum & Education Center on the other end of Main Street.
