THE COMEBACK TOUR
Prior to 2020, Kentucky’s distilleries welcomed more than two million visitors annually. Chances are very good that if you are a Bourbon devotee, you have been dreaming of a whiskey trip to the Bluegrass State once they are ready to open their doors again. Indeed, several have used their time closed to expand visitor facilities.
The best times to visit Kentucky are spring and fall, though you should avoid the week or so before the running of the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May (prices for hotels skyrocket). Unless you are planning to attend one of the numerous Bourbon festivals held in September, push your fall trip into October.
The number of Bourbon-related attractions is now so large that unless you can commit to a month, it is impossible to visit them all in the course of one vacation. So here is one suggested itinerary for easing back to Bourbon Country. It can be a three day/four-night trip (Louisville and Lawrenceburg), a 48-hour trip (Louisville only), or a 24-hour trip (Lawrenceburg only). Visit during the middle of the week, if you can. The crowds are considerably smaller than on the weekends, and most distilleries allow you to
