Bardstown's old houses and pretty downtown, with many antique and speciality shops, will make you want to stay. Some of its most famous attractions are described below. You can't get a bucket of oats for your horse at the inn anymore, but you can still spend the night in one of the inn's spacious rooms. Talbott Tavern is open daily for lunch and dinner. It now contains a valuable collection of 17th-century European paintings.
Admission is free.
The Musical is performed here. Wickland U.S. Hwy. The Smithsonian called this historic home, built in 1817, the most perfect example of Georgian architecture in the country. The interior is furnished with unusual antiques, and the double parlors with matching mirrors are a focal point. It is open for tours by appointment.