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Things to see in Bardstown (United States): 15 places and when to go
Bardstown is a town in United States, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (9), Temples (3), History (2). The best known are Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral and Cobblestone Path. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 37.8063, -85.45
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (9) · Temples (3) · History (2) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 510 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bardstown
The places in and around Bardstown, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Abbey of Our Lady of GethsemaniMonastery in Kentucky17 km
- Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-CathedralCatholic church1.9 km
- Cobblestone PathHistory1.2 km
- Holy Rosary ChurchManton, Kentucky12 km
- Civil War MuseumMuseum in Bardstown, Kentucky, USA1.2 km
- Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey HistoryMuseum in Bardstown, Kentucky, USA1.9 km
- Bardstown Bourbon CompanyDistillery3.6 km
- Bulleit DistilleryDistillery54 km
- Bulleit Distilling Co.Distillery54 km
- Heaven HillDistillery2.0 km
- Jeptha Creed DistilleryDistillery46 km
- Lux Row DistillersDistillery2.3 km
- Nearest Green DistilleryDistillery264 km
- Talon WineryWinery45 km
- Willett DistilleryDistillery2.6 km
When to go to Bardstown
The best time to visit Bardstown is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:39
- FebPossible10:36
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:02
- JunBest time14:36
- JulBest time14:22
- AugBest time13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:00
- NovPossible9:55
- DecPossible9:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. In March, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bardstown
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 510 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Pewee Valley5 places56 km
- New Albany, Indiana9 places65 km
- Frankfort, Kentucky15 places67 km
- Corydon5 places70 km
- Lexington, Kentucky9 places88 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bardstown?
The best known: Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral, Cobblestone Path, Holy Rosary Church, Civil War Museum. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bardstown?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24.
How do you get to Bardstown?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 510 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bardstown as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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