I went in to use the facilities primarily. The bathroom appeared locked and said "ask the clerk for…read morethe key." I went to the counter to ask and was handed a green-handled flat-head screwdriver to pick the lock with. That's why God invented road trips. Otherwise, Brandy's review is exactly right. I got a John Deere shirt.

Artists Barrel is a unique and cool hand crafted Barrel and decor shop in the historic downtown…read morebardstown shopping district. The store is rather large and has several artists Whose woodwork and other crafts is featured in the store and sold for them. They have all kinds of cool and unique items in this store that vary in price depending on the artist. Some are rather high and others are fair priced. I personally walked away with two items form two different artists on my trip here. I purchased a university of louisville license plate decoration for my self and Burbon Barrel university of Kentucky coat rack for my brothers Christmas present. Overall I really enjoyed This shop. Was a fun browse and the lady working was very friendly and personable. They have lots of cool Bourbon Barrel decor and lots of cool university of Kentucky and Lousiville decor as well for the local college sports fans.

While I was at the Blind Pig, buying bottles of whiskey, my lady was at the Artists Barrel, looking…read morefor knickknacks to bring home from our Kentucky excursion. I was impressed with their layout and various items that I returned the next day to buy some souvenirs to give my family. Artists Barrel is easily located on North 3rd Street, just a couple of storefronts north of East Flaget Sreet. With parking plentiful and short walking distance from all points downtown -- bars, restaurants, and all, you can come to Artists Barrel for various odds and ends-type of purchases. In my visit to the Artists Barrel, I bought Kentucky hats for my Dad and Stepmother, a Kentucky hanging ornament and a bourbon scented candle for my Mom, and a pair of bourbon boxers for my Aunt. It was quite a joyous morning considering I was hoping to do all of my souvenir shopping at one spot and did so at Artists Barrel successfully. Overall, Artists Barrel had everything for what I was seeking during my trip to Bardstown.

Wow. I was able to finally try the Pawpaw limited edition of this brand. It reminds me of pop rocks…read moreor cotton candy, mixed with guava. I like the fact that this edition usually real sugar as opposed to high fructose corn syrup. It is kind of a bummer though that the actual fruit is not used; however, if this mix of natural flavors (chemical equivalent of natural flavor) actually simulates the real thing...wow! I would have never thought as Kentucky being tropical, but this needs to be a tropical fruit!

We had some spare time and were in Winchester, KY. We decided to google the Ale-8-One Bottling…read moreCompany. Tours are approximately 30 minutes long, and there is a gift shop. The grounds are clean, and the people who work at the plant are friendly. They also had a vending machine that had different flavors for 50¢. I selected the Blackberry, and I regretted it. It tasted like medicine. They mentioned that it was back due to popular demand. I'm not sure how, but to each their own. On a side note, please check their website for tour days and times. Don't show up expecting it.

Kentucky Derby Sports & Memorabilia is a treasure trove if you love all things Kentucky Derby…read morerelated. They have every type of collectible you can imagine AND t-shirts from recent and not so recent years. Kentucky Derby Sports & Memorabilia has the largest selection of KY Derby glasses I have ever seen. Many in stock are very old and rare. They have sports memorabilia and gear also. The shop is stocked to the brim. The owner is very knowledgeable and friendly. You will certainly hear a story or two while you are there. I call before I go because sometimes the owner goes out to look at merchandise and it is a bit of a drive from my home base. It is almost like a memorabilia museum. Check it out if you are looking for something special.

From the owner: At Kentucky Derby and Sports Memorabilia we have a large selection of Kentucky Derby glasses,…read moreShirts,Hats,Programs,Pins and much more. If you are looking for Horse racing memorabilia you have found the right store.

We find that we generally get pretty good service in the visitors centers. There are some standouts…read morebut this particular visitor center experience was an a&b, largely due to Josiah (sp?). What a treat to have met him. In fact, so much so that the wife and I drove back through the entire park at the end of our day to say thanks and he remembered our names and the things we had shared early in the say. What a great guy! He was helpful, super friendly, knowledgeable, and seemed very sincere. There was another young lady who was helping other folks who was also very friendly to them but we didn't hear much The store was VERY clean, the restrooms were clean (wife approved), and lots of good stuff. The park was well laid out, trails and warnings clearly indicated, and really just a great day.

Random and cool treasured finds! I always see something new that I can't pass up. The manager is…read moresweet as can be. Also super kid friendly with the gem mining activity. Check it out!

While in town, I visited the I Love Cincinnati shoppe to pick up a few souvenirs. This is…read moredefinitely the place to go as they sell all types of souvenirs and apparel. You can find a lot of local sports team merch here too. I picked up a couple of magnets and a WKRP sticker. For those not in the know, WKRP used to be an old sitcom from the late 70's-80's about a radio station in Cincinnati. The shop is located on the 2nd floor of the historic art deco style Carew Tower. This tower is also home to the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland. The interior although grand was sparsely occupied by businesses. Ghost town vibes for sure however the grand architecture within the building is worth walking around in. The only difficulty we had was finding parking. This shop is in the downtown area and parking spaces are hard to come by. My husband ended up driving around and picked me up when I finished shopping.

The dude running the store is super friendly and it was a nice little shop. A solid selection of…read moreOhio-themed souvenirs

KENTUCKY COOL Most…read moreepic store With wares galore My mind Enthralled Ablaze The vintage stuff Can't get enough Earth 2 Kentucky Craze Empty my wallet Then Venmo more I'm in A buying haze Atop cloud nine The toys are mine Nostalgic My Childhood Days

Awesome shop with lots of retro goodies, action figures, plus fun patches and pins. There is so…read moremuch to look at, it's the best kind of sensory overload. If you're into pop culture memorabilia or just cool and unique things in general, I would highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

Great experience, great store! Ranae was an awesome help, and helped me with my selection to get…read morethe perfect item!

The inventory is great! I was expecting gear for UofL and UK only. They have EKU, WKU, NKU, Murray…read moreState, and the Bengals. They have many pro football jerseys too. Everything they have looks great; nothing looks cheap. I gave it 4 stars because the lady that helped me, only answered a question I had. She did not direct me to what I wanted or check back in to see if I was okay.

Our tour guide was Niki. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour of Buffalo Trace Distillery. Niki's…read moreHungarian heritage and her world history studies really enhanced the tour because of her vast knowledge of the long history of the distillery. She was genuinely a kind person. That kindness, along with her vast knowledge of the history of Buffalo Trace, made it a wonderful and worthwhile afternoon.

What a fun stop on the Kentucky Bourbon trail. Definitely a do Not miss! Buffalo Trace is a leader…read morein the bourbon industry. They offer a wide variety of bourbons as well as a vodka, a bourbon lemonade and other fun drinks. We stopped on a Sunday afternoon- while the place was busy the help was friendly and relaxed- did not feel rushed at all. They offer free tastings and tours. You may want to book a tour ahead of time if you plan to go on a very busy weekend. The day we were there they had a great selection of some of their specialty bourbons to buy.