Title: Visit Wilmore: Best of Wilmore Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Wilmore](https://expedia.ca/Wilmore-Hotels.d10316.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Wilmore](https://expedia.ca/Wilmore-Vacation-Rentals.d10316.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Wilmore Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Wilmore.d10316.Car-Rental-Guide)[Wilmore Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Wilmore.d10316.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Wilmore ## Travel Guide ![train bridge over the river](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10316/4961efea-e2ee-4e2f-860c-f716dbb6231f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![train bridge over the river](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10316/4961efea-e2ee-4e2f-860c-f716dbb6231f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This is the river where grain alcohol turned into bourbon. Along this river distillers would load barges of alcohol destined for Memphis and New Orleans. To cheapen the transport, they used cask oak barrels. During the long trip down to New Orleans the alcohol would mix in with the wooden barrels and be transformed. New Orleans didn't know what to call this sweet new liquor. The casks were stamped with the county of origin, Bourbon County. This resulted in a new nickname being formed, Bourbon Whiskey, and the name stuck. The river isn't used for transport much anymore, but the history remains. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974904846/5ef72c06-f11d-484f-8850-8fa19d1bfaba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Looking up Kentucky river at a tributary offshoot that has completely different coloring. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974904846/a93ca832-8624-4dae-92f4-3b9c1a72f6a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Wilmore Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Wilmore ![This is the river where grain alcohol turned into bourbon. Along this river distillers would load barges of alcohol destined for Memphis and New Orleans. To cheapen the transport, they used cask oak barrels. During the long trip down to New Orleans the alcohol would mix in with the wooden barrels and be transformed. New Orleans didn't know what to call this sweet new liquor. The casks were stamped with the county of origin, Bourbon County. This resulted in a new nickname being formed, Bourbon Whiskey, and the name stuck. The river isn't used for transport much anymore, but the history remains. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974904846/5ef72c06-f11d-484f-8850-8fa19d1bfaba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### High Bridge While High Bridge might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and Peninsula Golf Course. [](https://expedia.ca/Wilmore-High-Bridge.dx553248635974904846) - Wilmore Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Wilmore ![The Manchester ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92440000/92430600/92430541/f02815a4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Manchester 941 Manchester St Lexington KY Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $205 CA $262 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,152 reviews) The Manchester was a great experience. Its location is ideal. Unfortunately my stay was brief, checked in late and slept until right before checkout. I can only speak to the comfort of the rooms, which was excellent, and the courteousness of staff, also excellent. The atmosphere and ambiance are ... 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(1,005 reviews) Very cool hotel, good amenities, clean, spacious good price really enjoyed it Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=9900&PinnedHotelID=9900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10316) ![Hyatt Regency Lexington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3500/3461/c0c49295_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Regency Lexington 401 W High St Lexington KY CA $197 CA $229 total Feb 16 - Feb 17 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews) Nice hotel but looks outdated. Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=3461&PinnedHotelID=3461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10316) [See all 891 properties in Wilmore](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=10316) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Morrison Cabin Offers The Finest Interiors, Unique History & Very Best Location](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33642600/33642557/bdd62b94_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Morrison Cabin Offers The Finest Interiors, Unique History & Very Best Location Lexington KY Stay at this vacation home in Lexington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Red Mile Racetrack and Kroger Field ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (148 reviews) We enjoyed this step back into time by staying at the Morrison cabin. The host provided wonderful ambience with a live Christmas wreath on the front door & a small tree indoors. The kitchen was well stocked with nice dishes & glassware. We used the combo coffee pot & espresso machine. The location ... Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Lexington-Hotels-Morrison-Cabin-Offers-The-Finest-Interiors.h33642557.Hotel-Information) ![1890's charm on Bourbon Trail- 7 distilleries w/in 25min! Bourbon Room in house!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76710000/76702300/76702243/w2047h1364x1y1-fe110107_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 1890's charm on Bourbon Trail- 7 distilleries w/in 25min! Bourbon Room in house! Lawrenceburg KY Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Lawrenceburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions T.B. Ripy House and ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews) Overall very happy with the accommodations. Great overall spaces (especially the sitting room). Only critical feedback would be sharpening the knives (dull knives can be dangerous) and there is a noisy chase in one of the rooms when the heat turned on. Thank you for hosting us! We had a great ... Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Lawrenceburg-Hotels-1890s-Charm-On-Bourbon-Trail-7-Distilleries-Win-25min-Bourbon-Room-In-House.h76702243.Hotel-Information) ![2 or 3 Bedroom/Baths House in Andover Convenient to All of Lexington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31880000/31874700/31874613/06e25348_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 2 or 3 Bedroom/Baths House in Andover Convenient to All of Lexington Lexington KY Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 10/10 Exceptional! 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Wilmore hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10316&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[Feb 9 - Feb 10](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10316&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10316&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[Feb 10 - Feb 11](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10316&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10316&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10316&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10316&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10316&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Panorama of an autumn, colorful lawn surrounded by buildings in downtown Lexington, Kentucky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062605/185f7d52-ee3c-4550-bf71-3939a597b217.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Kentucky 4.5/5(7 reviews) Explore the campus of University of Kentucky, during your travels in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-Kentucky-Lexington.d6062605.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kentucky Horse Park showing land animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062603/def85b29-11a4-4658-9dd9-2740c5e40aee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kentucky Horse Park 4.5/5(15 reviews) Enjoy a trip to Kentucky Horse Park and popular activities like horseback riding in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Kentucky-Horse-Park-Lexington.d6062603.Vacation-Attraction) ![Horse barn in Kentucky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062637/70731c8c-e6e3-4dbe-a5e4-fefcf830477a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Keeneland Racing Course 4.5/5(7 reviews) Enjoy a trip to Keeneland Racing Course and popular activities like horseback riding in Lexington. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Keeneland-Racing-Course-Lexington.d6062637.Vacation-Attraction) ![The bottling line for the special single barrel Blantons Bourbon. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7262/a9276a3e-fd4a-44ad-bf04-3f76dcbda506.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Buffalo Trace Distillery 4/5(3 reviews) You can take time to visit Buffalo Trace Distillery during your travels to Frankfort. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Buffalo-Trace-Distillery-Lexington.d553248621587339578.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial photograph of the Lexington, Kentucky skyline at night with the city alite.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062621/354fde05-f15e-4374-8922-0fe5690bdffb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rupp Arena 4/5(5 reviews) Catch an event at Rupp Arena, and enjoy other activities in Lexington such as horseback riding. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Rupp-Arena-Downtown-Lexington.d6062621.Vacation-Attraction) ![Facades of modern architecture buildings in the midwest American city of Lexington in Kentucky.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173374/458c6839-92d8-434d-b960-f12da0ca8d07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lexington Convention Center 4/5(3 reviews) Learn about the events happening at Lexington Convention Center during your trip to Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Lexington-Convention-Center-Downtown-Lexington.d6173374.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/674444/83731e47-46fb-498d-8652-e673bdca50fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms CA $80 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/unique-horse-farm-tours-with-insider-access-to-private-farms.a674444.activity-details) ![Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48408425/911de12c-072e-4d66-8268-7aa3362e7731.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour CA $135 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/lexington-downtown-walking-food-history-tour.a48408425.activity-details) ![Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45058435/250ec6bb-6659-404f-b359-bf9b90bbd676.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour CA $142 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/bites-of-the-bluegrass-cocktails-bites-tour.a45058435.activity-details) [See all activities in Wilmore](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Wilmore.d10316.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Wilmore ![Harrodsburg, Kentucky Mercer county judicial center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8286/b9ee2e15-a780-46ee-aa0e-1069b6576c7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Harrodsburg ![Lexington featuring a sunset and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/603003/a19134ad-4786-4590-8d51-7e58ddb58bd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lexington - Cities near Wilmore - Places of interest [Harrodsburg](https://expedia.ca/Harrodsburg.dx8286)[Lexington](https://expedia.ca/Lexington.dx603003) - [University of Kentucky ](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-Kentucky-Lexington.d6062605.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kroger Field ](https://expedia.ca/Kroger-Field-Lexington.d6062633.Vacation-Attraction) - [Fayette Mall ](https://expedia.ca/Fayette-Mall-Lexington.d6163982.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Kentucky Castle ](https://expedia.ca/The-Kentucky-Castle-Lexington.d6062617.Vacation-Attraction) - [Woodford Reserve Distillery ](https://expedia.ca/Woodford-Reserve-Distillery-Frankfort.d6248006.Vacation-Attraction) - [Shriners Hospitals for Children ](https://expedia.ca/Shriners-Hospitals-For-Children-Shriners.d6267656.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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