A Day In Georgetown - Travel Inspiration

Written by Dylan Marson

It’s your first day in Georgetown, Kentucky and it’s time to get outside to experience everything the Bluegrass has to offer! There’s s...

Generate your own Hallmark* moments in Georgetown

Written by Kathy Witt

The setting: A picturesque, historically preserved small town in Kentucky

The cast: Visiting couples; local shopkeepers, restaura...

5 Essential Pre-Visit Steps for Georgetown, Kentucky Travelers

Written by Dylan Marson

Travel is constantly evolving and that means making the most of your experiences can’t always be done off the cuff...

6 Unbeatable Experiences For Cozy Getaways In Georgetown, Kentucky

Written by Dylan Marson

The winter season is in full swing, which means temperatures are dropping and it's time to seek out those cozy...

2023 Halloween Activities In Georgetown, KY

Written by Dylan Marson

It’s that time of the year again where ghosts, ghouls and goblins are running rampant in the Bluegrass! Halloween and the spooky seas...

Chilling Out In Gtown

Written by Dylan Marson

Sometimes after a long day on the road, you just need to take a break. Whether you need to stretch your legs, fill your belly or simply unwind, this is you...

Mark National Coloring Book Day & Others With A Local Celebration

Written by Kathy Witt

Did you know there is a national day earmarked solely to Sneak Some Zucchini into Your Neighbor’s Porch? (Should ...

Mother's Day To-Do's In Georgetown, KY

Written by Michelle Wilson

Who run the world? Moms! - and with Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to shower them with the appreciation they deserve. W...

Fairfield Inn And Suites Remodels And Repurposes With Purpose

Written by Kathy Witt

Ever wonder what happens to all the old décor when a hotel renovates and remodels and brings in new? The pictures on ...

5 Unique & Unforgettable Stays In Georgetown, KY

Written by Dylan Marson

AirBnB’s have taken the world by storm, offering a whole new world of lodgings that can be tailored to every traveler’s needs. S...

Go further behind the scenes at Toyota’s new Experience Center

Written by Kathy Witt

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) – the world’s largest Toyota manufacturing plant and home of the Toyota C...

Georgetown Packing List

Written by Kathy Witt

You’ve picked the perfect overnight or weekender bag for your Georgetown getaway. Now . . . what to pack to be ready for everything Kentucky’s Horse Headqu...

Guests won’t find ‘hotel experience’ at Georgetown’s Chardonneigh House and Dark Horse Inn – and that’s a good thing

Written by Kathy Witt

 The Chardonneigh House may inspire visions of sipping a lovel...

Georgetown adventures are the Rx for your good health

Written by Kathy Witt

Travel can lower stress, uplift spirits, inspire creativity, decrease boredom, cultivate sophistication, encourage new experi...

There's An Art To Exploring Georgetown, Kentucky

Written by Dylan Marson

Kentucky artistry can be found throughout Georgetown’s Historic streets, from its characteristic murals to the regional crafts f...

Georgetown Winter Bucket List

Written by Kathy Witt

Take the Georgetown Winter Bucket List Adventure Challenge. Discover Georgetown’s hidden treasures. Try out an activity that’s new to you. Experience...

Georgetown's Sports Hall of Famers

Written by Kathy Witt

Horses may headline Kentucky’s Horse Headquarters, but Georgetown has a full roster of sports stars. Here are a few record breakers and makers w...

Georgetown: Your home-base for exploring the Bluegrass

Written by Kathy Witt

Whether planning a staycation, workcation or midway stop as part of a longer vacation, Georgetown, Kentucky’s Horse Headquar...

Georgetown Tourism Sponsored Booth A Favorite Among State Fair-Goers!

Written by Kathy Witt

Thirty-six thousand cups of freshly popped popcorn from Western Kentucky farms. One thousand, seven hundred c...

This Or That In Georgetown, KY

Written by Kathy Witt

Georgetown is all about choices, whether you’re visiting for the day or vacationing over a long weekend. Bourbon or brews? History or contemporary?...

Georgetown Welcomes New Extended Stay Mariott Brand Hotel In Early 2023

Written by Kathy Witt

When the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Georgetown opens in the spring of 2023, not only will it be the newe...

Georgetown Is Kentucky Proud

Written by Kathy Witt

Beth Richardson and Philip Enlow know the importance of knowing where your food comes from and offering financial support to local farmers.

The owners ...

Small, Mighty & Beneath the Friendliest Skies

Written by Kathy Witt

You know the drill: Arrive two hours before your flight at the airport’s security checkpoint. Get funneled into a long, crowded line....

Destination Wedding Guide

Written by Kathy Witt

Beautiful historic churches, vintage barns, a full-on traditional Irish pub, rolling farmland and color-splashed gardens – for couples exchanging “I Do’s...

Come on out for Georgetown’s Memorial Day Weekend festivities

Written by Kathy Witt

As the world reopens, Georgetown is planning several in-person events (yes, you read that right: in-person*) for this...

Generate your own Hallmark* moments in Georgetown

Written by Kathy Witt

The setting: A picturesque, historically preserved small town in Kentucky

The cast: Visiting couples; local shopkeepers, restauran...

Father's Day Gift Guide in Georgetown

Written by Dylan Marson

It’s almost Father’s Day and you might be wondering what the heck you’re going to do this year. If you’re anything like me, you’ve gifted ...

10 Best Bets in Georgetown

Written by Bailey Gilkerson

Spring has sprung, WINter has ended, the foals are frolicking, bees are buzzing, horse racing will begin soon and we want you to PLACE your 10 Bes...

Whether coming or going, snowbirds will want to roost in Georgetown

Written by Kathy Witt

There’s a charming halfway point for snowbirds traveling north and south along the I-75 corridor for winter esc...

Lights! Candles! Action! Holiday fun in and around Georgetown

Written by Kathy Witt

Christmas events typically kick off Thanksgiving Day weekend, but a year monopolized by pandemic news calls for an ea...

Travel as far away as the American West and Asia without adding more than a handful of miles to your car. Because of the pandemic, travelers have been uncovering or rediscovering...

Sadieville, Kentucky – A tiny town in transition

Written by Kathy Witt

From a town once known for raising mules to one popular with cyclists for its rural bicycle routes, especially beautiful during fa...

Mural, Mural On The Wall...

Written by Dylan Marson

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but a mural is a window into a community’s soul. Georgetown is home to a wealth of Kentucky artistry a...

Storytelling with a Country Boy: Daniel “DH” Harrison talks dreams, brews, horses

5/23/19 Written by Kathy Witt

Back in 2008, when he was living and working in Japan, Daniel “DH” Harrison was a Kentuck...

Celebrate Georgetown’s Japanese Connections

Written by Kathy Witt

Did you know Georgetown has a sister city? Tahara, Japan, located in Aichi Prefecture in central Honshu Island, is an area known for it...

Georgetown’s Guide to Keeneland Season

Written by Natalie Partin

When the flowers begin to bloom or the leaves start to fall, central Kentucky converts to one uniform season – Keeneland season. In a tr...

Travel Tips

Written by Kathy Witt

Tis the season to travel, both locally and farther afield to see friends and relatives and share the beauty, bounty and blessings of the season. Several Georgetown cel...

Things To Do In Georgetown This Fall

9/16/19 Written by Natalie Partin

Fall brings more than just colorful trees and cozy sweaters to town, it also invites festivals, concerts, shopping sprees, Hallowe...

Tourism at Work in Georgetown

2/28/20 Written by Kathy Witt

Thousands and thousands of visitors, $150 million, five tourism staff members and one dynamic community – tourism at work in Georgetown

We al...

Storytelling with stained glass artists

Written by Kathy Witt

One of Kentucky’s only authentic stained glass shops, Heirlooms & Gretchen’s is a colorful and distinctive business mix based on the passio...

6 Reasons Why I Love Georgetown, KY

Written by Trip101

There are a lot of reasons to love this quaint, charming town in the heart of Bluegrass country. Georgetown is the epitome of small-town America. ...

5 things to do with your kid this summer in Georgetown

Written by Kathy Witt

Bring your fishing pole, favorite float and appetite for adventure to Georgetown this summer. No need to rein in the horsepl...

7 Sweet Somethings in Georgetown

Written by Kathy Witt

Georgetown is more than just a pretty face – and with its Victorian-era downtown and rolling countryside, it is a really pretty face! – but it’s r...

Six Free Things to See & Do in Georgetown

Written by Kathy Witt

Free? As in no charge?

Yep, you read that right. Here are six fun Georgetown attractions you can’t put a price tag on because they’re all ...

10 Ways to Warm Your Winter in Georgetown

Written by Kathy Witt

When you start hearing the song, “Baby, it’s cold outside,” you know it’s time to move playtime indoors. Georgetown has 10 ways to while ...

Celebrate National Quilting Month in Georgetown

3/7/18 updated 2/28/29 Written by Kathy Witt

Georgetown points the needle at all things quilts and quilting during March’s National Quilting Month, with ...

Girlfriends’ Guide to Georgetown Getaways

8/21/19 Written by Kathy Witt

Empowered, impetuous and unapologetic – Sallie Ward is the kind of girlfriend we all want in our tribe.

Meet this cheeky fashionis...

8 Reasons to Visit Georgetown

Written by Natalie Partin

Does your bucket list include a visit to legendary horse farms, tasting a sweet bourbon concoction (or two), or basically anything involving a re...