Whether you want to explore Louisville, visit the tasting rooms of Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark, or head into the depths of Mammoth Cave National Park, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Kentucky are here to help! Fodor’s InFocus Kentucky Bourbon Country guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your limited time. This compact guide comes with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. 

Fodor’s InFocus Kentucky Bourbon Country travel guide includes:

• AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
• MORE THAN 10 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
• COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
• HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, and hotels, plus recommendations for nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more
• PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “The Ultimate Things to Do in Kentucky Bourbon Country” and “What to Eat in Kentucky” 
• TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
• HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, cuisine, music, geography and more
• LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
• UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Louisville, Lexington, Bardstown, Frankfort, Lawrenceburg, Clermont, Churchill Downs, Angel’s Envy Distillery, Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, Michter’s Distillery, Old Forrester Distilling Co., Bulleit Distilling Co., Castle & Key Distillery, Four Roses Distillery, Wild Turkey Distillery, Woodford Reserve Distillery, James B. Beam Distilling Co., Maker’s Mark Distillery, and more.

Planning on visiting other destinations in the United States? Check out Fodor’s Bucket List USA and Fodor’s Best Road Trips in the USA. 

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

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