PerryvilleBattlefieldStateHistoricSite
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
The most intact Civil War Battlefield, according to the American Battlefield Trust, was also Kentucky’s bloodiest, leaving more than 7,600 killed, wounded or missing on that fateful day. Take a guided tour (or Ghost Walk in October), explore the museum and enjoy hiking and nature trails and the park’s wildlife.
Contact:
Website: www.perryvillebattlefield.org
Phone: 859-332-8631
Address: 1825 Battlefield Rd, Perryville, KY 40468
56 miles from Georgetown
BlueGrassStockyardsRegionalMarketplace
Blue Grass Stockyards Regional Marketplace
At one of the country’s most innovative agricultural learning centers, visitors can take a guided or self-guided tour, explore the museum, browse onsite stores, including a farrier supply and tack shops as well as a Kentucky Proud meat shop, and dine on Southern comfort food at the Barn Door Grill.
Meet, Greet & Gather.
The Blue Grass Stockyards Regional Marketplace offers meeting, conference and special event spaces for nearly every application. From weddings and fundraisers to educational or sales meetings, our space is available to the entire community at reasonable pricing.
At a glance:
On Site Dining & Catering
"Smart" Classroom: Multi-media capable with seating up to 40-50
Board Room: Seating 25-30
Sale Ring: Seating up to 250
Plus 7,000 sq. ft. of restaurant and corridor space
Contact:
Website: www.bgstockyards.com
Phone: 859-255-7701
Address: 4561 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY 40511
6 miles from Georgetown
RebeccaRuthCandyFactory
Rebecca Ruth Candy Factory
The secret-recipe confection known as the bourbon ball was created by Ruth Booey in the 1930s . . . by accident—but what a happy and delicious accident! Hear about the candymaker’s life and the creation of Kentucky’s most famous candy on tour. Enjoy a locally made chocolate candy sample.
Contact:
Website: www.rebeccaruthonline.com
Phone: 502-223-7475
Address: 116 E 2nd St, Frankfort, KY 40601
18 miles from Georgetown
FortBoonesborough
Fort Boonesborough
Reconstructed as a working fort complete with cabins, blockhouses and furnishings, Fort Boonesborough is a history lesson about Kentucky pioneers. Stroll among the cabins and visit with resident artisans demonstrating various pioneer crafts—spinning, weaving, candle making, blacksmithing, gunsmithing, woodworking—and browse the handmade pioneer items in the gift shop.
Contact:
Website: www.fortboonesboroughlivinghistory.org
Phone: 859-527-3131
Address: 4375 Boonesborough Rd, Richmond, KY 40475
38 miles from Georgetown
EquusRunVineyards
Equus Run Vineyards
Visit this hidden treasure, tucked away on 38 country acres in Midway and set amidst picturesque thoroughbred horse farms and Kentucky’s historic stone fences, to tour and taste samples of Equus Run wines. The vineyard’s onsite Saddlestone Craft Distillery serves brandy and two types of agave spirits: Blanco and Reposado.
Contact:
Website: www.equusrunvineyards.com
Phone: 859-846-9463
Address: 1280 Moores Mill Rd, Midway, KY 40347
8 miles from Georgetown