Harrodsburg

Harrodsburg, the first permanent English settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains, was the site of a fort built by James Harrod in 1775.
In 1805, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, or Shakertown, was founded when 44 converts to the Shaker religion signed a covenant agreeing to mutual support and the common ownership of property. Dissolved in 1910, it is now preserved as a restored historic landmark.

You'll almost certainly get to Harrodsburg by car.

• Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

  phone: +1 859 734-5411
  address: 3501 Lexington Rd (US Hwy 68 E)
  Shaker Village is America's largest restored Shaker community, with 34 restored buildings and 3,000 acres of preserved farmland. Tours, exhibitions, and activities cover various topics in the historic buildings, working farm, and nature preserve. With a farm-to-table restaurant and lodging in the historic group homes and cottages (both listed below), this can be a unique place to stay, or the focus of a few days' worth of activities.

• Dixie Belle

  address: Leaves from Shaker Landing, 3501 Lexington Rd
  The 115-passenger riverboat located at Shaker Village cruises the scenic Kentucky River palisades. An one hour narrated cruise passes by the oldest exposed rock in Kentucky, and goes under High Bridge built in 1877. The riverboat is accessible to persons with physical disabilities.

• Herrington Lake

  address: located in Mercer, Garrard and Boyle counties
  Herrrington Lake was formed in 1925 by the damming of the Dix River to create hydroelectric power for Kentucky Utilities. Herrington Lake is the deepest lake in Kentucky with a maximum depth of 249 feet and 325 miles of shoreline.

• Old Fort Harrod State Park

  phone: +1 859 734-3314
  address: 100 S College St
  Brochure. The park has a full-scale replica of the fort built by James Harrod in 1774. The complex also features the Lincoln Marriage Temple and oldest cemetery west of the Allegheny mountains.

• Beaumont Inn Restaurant

  phone: +1 859 734-3381
  address: 638 Beaumont Inn Dr
  The main dining room of the Beaumont Inn. Features The Classic Beaumont Dinner of Fried Chicken & Country Ham. $19.95 The Beaumont Inn is known for their two-year old cured Kentucky country ham.

• Old Owl Tavern Restaurant

  phone: +1 859 734-3381
  address: 638 Beaumont Inn Dr
  A "bar and grill" restaurant at the Beaumont Inn named for the Kentucky Owl Bourbon Whiskey distilled in the area prior to Prohibition. A casual bar and restaurant with porch dining cooled by ceiling fans and century old shade trees. Features Kentucky Hot Brown and a pulled pork barbecue sandwich.

• The Trustees' Table at Shaker Village

  phone: +1 859 734-5411
  address: 3501 Lexington Rd (US Hwy 68 E)
  A farm-to-table restaurant featuring seasonal dishes.

• Owl's NestAn English-style pub on the grounds of the Beaumont Inn. Serves food. Has TV for viewing sports.

Budget and mid-range

• Bluegrass Inn

  phone: +1 859 734-7782
  address: 213 S College St (US Hwy 127 S)
  38 Units. Within walking distance of Old Fort Harrod State Park and downtown.

• Days Inn

  phone: +1 859 734-9431
  address: 1680 Danville Rd (US Hwy 127 S)
  52 units.

• Economy Inn

  phone: +1 859 734-4218
  address: 814 N College St (US Hwy 127 N)
  20 units.

• Country Hearth Inn

  phone: +1 859 734-2400
  address: 105 Commercial Dr (US Hwy 127 N)
  40 units.

Splurge

• Beaumont Inn

  phone: +1 859 734-3381
  address: 638 Beaumont Inn Dr (US Hwy 127 S)
  Four buildings with 31 guestrooms. Wi-fi available in the Main Inn and Goddard Hall buildings.

• Bright Leaf Golf Resort

  phone: +1 859 734-5481
  address: 1742 Danville Rd (US Hwy 127 S)
  65 units, 40 villas. 36-hole championship golf course.

• The Inn at Shaker Village

  phone: +1 859 734-5411
  address: 3501 Lexington Rd (US Hwy 68 E)
  Multiple options for rooms, suites, and private cottages in the historic Shaker community's restored buildings.

• Southern Charm B&B

  phone: +1 859 734-9340
  address: 363 N East St
  Three guest rooms/suites. Close to railroad tracks.

Cottages and camps on Herrington Lake

• Cane Run Fishing Camp & Marina

  phone: +1 859 748-5487
  address: 326 Cane Run Camp Rd (KY Hwy 152)
  Year-round RV park. Marina open May-Oct 9AM-9PM; Nov–Apr 9AM–6PM. Featuring covered slips, boat launch, and bait shop.

• Chimney Rock Studios

  phone: +1 859 748-7625
  address: 250 Chimney Rock Rd (KY Hwy 152 E)

• Royalty's Cottages

  phone: +1 859 748-5459
  address: 940 Normans Camp Rd (KY Hwy 152 E to 33 N to 342)