Oldham County, Kentucky

All Things Kentucky in One Cool Place

Experience a Kentucky getaway 20 minutes from downtown Louisville and 60 minutes from Cincinnati, offering a perfect refuge outside the city. Come discover tours and bourbon tastings straight from the barrel, tour historic horse farms here in the Farm Tour Capital of Kentucky, delve into our familiar history, shop along the tracks of historic Main Street alongside a freight train, and dine at charming local restaurants featured on the Cooking Channel. And cool places to stay? Come on! Come find YOUR Kentucky in Oldham County.

Come Find What Moves You

Buckner | Crestwood | Goshen | La Grange | Pewee Valley | Prospect | Westport

ONLY in OLDHAM! Kentucky Artisan Distillery in Crestwood is the only distillery on I-71 between Cincinnati and Louisville and is home to Jefferson’s bourbons & more!

ONLY in OLDHAM!   April – November here in the “Farm Tour Capital of Kentucky.” Our farm & garden tours can also be customized for Group of 10+ through the Tourism Office! 

WE’RE ANYTHING BUT QUIET!  A month of dinners, workshops, performances, and outdoor experiences for couples, friends, families, and explorers!

ONLY in OLDHAM!   Oldham County showcases 3 Underground Railroad augmented reality stops in the new Kentucky Black Trailblazers AR Experience that will take you through 6 communities in Kentucky!

ONLY in OLDHAM!   La Grange is the ONLY town in the U.S. with a freight train running ON its Main Street! Come experience our Trains on Main historic  shopping, dining, and art district by the tracks!

HOTTEST TICKET in WINTER is our Crestwood beer garden, best known for its expansive outdoor space, is embracing the colder months with a host January event lineup!

ONLY in OLDHAM!   We customize educational programs & tours with recognition by the National Park Service Network to Freedom. Ask us about our Kentucky Black Trailblazers Experience!

We introduced the Kentucky Garden Trail, a botanical adventure through Kentucky that includes 12 gardens & arboreta! Get your Passport at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve or Yew Dell to start your wintertime journey!

Only in Oldham!  Our Parks offer so much more than playgrounds! From splash pads to hiking & walking trails, folks come for our well-maintained, safe parks with gorgeous green spaces!

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Only In Oldham

One of the fastest growing counties in Kentucky and located on Interstate 71, Oldham County is 20 minutes near Louisville, KY and an hour from Cincinnati, OH.  You will experience the best weekend getaway Kentucky has to offer right here in Oldham County with all things Kentucky in one place! Whether you are planning a visit, looking to purchase a home in Oldham County, or researching our award-winning Oldham County schools, and you will want to check out our bed and breakfasts and vacation homes during your stay. Interested in the most unique things to do near Louisville? Look at our attractions that can be found in just ONE Place in Kentucky – Only in Oldham!

Plan to stay and rest your head and hooves at our luxury bed and breakfasts near Louisville. One is known as the “Best B&B in Kentucky for Amenities,” Bluegrass Country Estate Bed and Breakfast is nestled on a 9-acre horse farm with all the amenities you could want. The Inn at Spring Run Farm Bed and Breakfast near Louisville is also on a working Kentucky horse farm in Oldham County, KY. If you are looking for a famous horse farm tour, a visit to the historic Hermitage Farm and dinner at their Barn8 restaurant is a must!  Oldham County offers a ton of unique things to do near Louisville – including staying at the Pillow and Paddock Bed & Breakfastnamed “Best of Oldham County” for hotels and B & B’s for the past five years! Kentucky Bourbon, Horse Farm Tours, Trains on Main in La Grange, and Underground Railroad History near Louisville await your visit! Check out our Live Chat!

Our town of La Grange was chosen as the only town in Kentucky by HGTV and People Magazine for their new 2022 renovation TV show, Home Town Kickstart! A visit to Main Street La Grange for hometown shopping and dining is a must during your visit. Interested in trains? Visit the La Grange Railroad Museum on one end of Main Street and the Oldham County History Center Museum on the other end.

Oldham County is known for its natural beauty showcased through its famous up-close-and-personal Oldham Farm Tours near Lexington, outdoor weddings, our one-of-a-kind train experience on Main Street in La Grange shopping and dining,  farm-to-table dining, and our unique Kentucky Artisan Distillery located next door to our award-winning botanical garden, Yew Dell Botanical Gardens.  Don’t miss our HUGE list of attractions you’ll find ONLY in OLDHAM!

Come Touch the Memories! We’ve been preparing for your visit for over 200 years!