Check into a romantic Kentucky country inn, relax with spa treatments and enjoy an array of outdoor adventures, ranging from horseback riding and hiking to watching a sunset on the beach in a nearby park. If you are looking for a diverse choice of museums, restaurants and cultural attractions, head to Louisville, Lexington and other Kentucky destinations which offer plenty to see and do. Our list includes historic places as well as modern escapes, providing options for every taste and budget. We’ve included approximate driving times from Louisville to help you plan your trip.
The Campbell House - 1 hour 20 minutes
The Campbell House in Lexington is an antebellum-style hotel that offers more than enough room for guests and large groups, with 18,000 square feet of function space.
The hotel has 250 guest rooms, with each featuring their own unique ambience. The luxurious rooms offer elegant furnishings, plush fabrics, high-speed Wi-Fi, a coffee maker, and a private bath with a curved shower.
Both a fitness center and indoor pool are available for guests to enjoy.
For a more relaxing atmosphere, seating is available in the Campbell House lobby or head over to Bogart’s Lounge to enjoy a drink, karaoke, and live entertainment.
Kilbern’s Restaurant offers an enjoyable dining experience with a modern flair on a taste of Lexington history. The restaurant has local southern flavor food with both a breakfast and lunch menu.
Nearby, visitors can go to the Keeneland Race Track, The Arboretum, Woodford Reserve Bourbon Distillery, the Kentucky Horse Park, or the Rupp Arena. If you are looking for places to stay in Kentucky with plenty to do nearby, this property is a great choice.
1375 South Broadway Road, Lexington, KY 40504, Phone: 859-255-4281
Hotel Covington - 1 hour 20 minutes from Louisville, KY
Booking the “Tailored Experience” of Hotel Covington starts with a representative from Philippe Haas Bespoke Tailoring welcoming you to the hotel.
The same representative will assist in tailoring two custom dress shirts, snazzy pocket squares or ties, and a custom blazer for you. Get measured (no less than 37 measurements will be taken), pick out your preferred fabric, lining, and buttons, then enjoy a great snack and a crafted cocktail while the tailor gets to work.
Hotel Covington guarantees a luxurious and ultra-lush stay at one of their opulently designed suites with many relaxing amenities to experience.
638 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011; Phone: 859-905-6600
A Storybook Inn, a Romantic Getaway - 1 hour from Louisville, Kentucky
At over 10,000 square feet, A Storybook Inn in Versailles offers a relaxing Old South getaway for guests.
There are four themed suites to choose from, all of which offer a slightly different decorating style. The rooms offer lovely baths, fireplaces, walk in closets, and mini-refrigerators. Guests can also stay in the 2,000 square foot Southern Living Guesthouse with 3.5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths.
The Inn offers a 50-foot glass conservatory, a formal living room, a long dining room, and a restored stone pond. Guests can explore the many rooms and buildings that the landscaped property has to offer.
While the Inn offers a delightful breakfast, there are nearby restaurants to go to for the other meals of the day. Wineries, scenic museums, a sculpture garden, and horseback riding can all be found near this beautiful Inn.
277 Rose Hill Avenue, Versailles, KY 40383, Phone: 859-879-9993
The 21 c Museum Hotel in Louisville for Couples
The 21 c Museum Hotel in Louisville offers both quiet lodgings and interesting art to its guests.
There are a large number of rooms at the hotel that are all decorated in their own contemporary style. The rooms include original art pieces along with HDTVs, cable TV, high speed Wi-Fi, and coffee makers.
Guests can of course awe themselves in the museum, browsing through all of the art, relax in the steam room and sauna or get a spa treatment,. There is a fitness center for guests to use that has high-quality cardio equipment.
Proof on Main serves local flavors of food along with fine bourbon and specialty cocktails. The restaurant also provides room service so guests can eat in the comfort of their rooms. Nearby, a large number of galleries and museums can be found, along with other dining, the Hermitage Farm, Louisville Glassworks, and the Louisville Zoo.
700 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, Phone: 502-217-6300
Romantic Beaumont Inn - 1 hour 15 minutes from Louisville
Romantic Beaumont Inn is made of three historic buildings located in Harrodsburg. The buildings offer a total of 31 guestrooms, which are decorated with tasteful antique, original furnishings. All of the rooms have private baths, cable TV and free Wi-Fi.
If you are looking for Kentucky vacation spots where you can relax with a massage, the Beaumont Inn Spa offers relaxing treatments for single guests, or for couples in the same room. Within the Inn, there is an English-style pub, a tavern, spacious parlor rooms, a gift shop, a 30’ x 60’ outdoor pool, and a vast collection of historic items that can be toured around the property.
Outside, there is a place to play shuffleboard, a beautiful butterfly garden, places to relax on the front porch, and walking trails. In the Main Dining room, guests are served classic Kentucky cuisine. Guests can also visit the Old Owl Tavern for a bar and grill type restaurant or the Owl’s Nest Lounge for a cozy pub experience.
638 Beaumont Inn Drive, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, Phone: 800-352-3992
The Brown Hotel in Louisville
The recently renovated iconic Brown Hotel in Louisville offers guests an elegant Southern experience which dates back to 1923. The 293 guest rooms are classically furnished in a way to provide both warmth and elegance. The comfort of these rooms is enhanced by the Egyptian cotton linens and the comforters made with European goose-down. The hotel has a shop and gallery to browse gifts and artwork, a bar, two restaurants, and complimentary use of a fitness center.
There is also a lounge on the Club Floor with a complimentary continental breakfast and evening cocktails. The J. Graham’s Café offers an elegant atmosphere with buffet dining that includes an array of salads, fresh fruit, hot entrees and decadent desserts.
The English Grill offers more contemporary American cuisine that has a Kentucky twist while still an elegant atmosphere. Guests can find a golf course, biking trails, hiking trails, and an indoor pool near the hotel.
335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202, 502-209-7346
Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa - 1 hour 20 minutes
Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa in Bluegrass Country is a stylish getaway with a scenic golf course, a luxurious spa and elegant dining. The spacious rooms provide rolling hill landscapes for guests to enjoy as they relax.
Within the rooms, guests can find desks with high-speed internet access, thick mattresses, soft linens, and LCD TVs for their comfort. The Spa at Griffin Gate offers a range of relaxing treatments, from body scrubs and wraps to facials and massages.
If you are looking for resorts near Louisville, KY with many activities to choose from, Griffin Gate has a fitness center, which has both an indoor and outdoor pool, a tennis court, free weights, treadmills, and cardio equipment.
The JW’s Lounge offers a nice atmosphere to sip cocktails, enjoy a Kentucky bourbon, and have lunch. For a more formal dining experience, the JW’s Steakhouse offers angus steaks and a selection of classic wines.
1800 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511, Phone: 859-231-5100
ca 1911 Montgomery Inn BnB - 1 hour from Louisville, Kentucky
The ca 1911 Montgomery Inn BnB in Versailles dates back to 1911 and offers ten guest suites, each with a private bath and a two-person whirlpool spa tub and shower. Sit back and relax in the swing on the wrap-around porch, or have a nice conversation with friends in the Music parlor.
The Inn also offers cold wines and beers for adult guests. The Club Car Dining room of the Inn offers a fully Gluten-free menu.
The restaurant has Mediterranean, Southern BBQ, and Kentucky home style dishes to choose from, as well as salads and soups. The attractions offered nearby include museums, theatres, bourbon distillery tours, horseracing, and even spelunking in Mammoth Cave.
270 Montgomery Ave, Versailles, KY 40383, Phone: 859-251-4103
The Rosecrest Farm Bed and Breakfast - 1 hour 30 minutes
The Rosecrest Farm Bed and Breakfast in Paris has three bedrooms, two of which offer optional trundle beds to provide larger guest accommodations.
All of the rooms offer a private bath and quaint décor and great views out of the windows and onto the farm. There is both a front and a back porch on the guest house to get beautiful views of the sunrise and sunset as well as watch the farm’s horses grazing.
The farm offers 150 acres for guests to explore and befriend the horses and barn cats romancing about. Although not on the property, Lil’s Coffee House serves home-style meals and unusual items.
Lil’s serves items such as Scotch Eggs, homemade granola, and vegetarian and meat quiches. Head into town to find several distilleries, an arboretum, a horse park, and zip-lining located nearby.
1276 Winchester Road, Paris, KY 40361, Phone: 859-987-7500
The Lyndon House Bed and Breakfast - 1 hour 20 minutes
The Lyndon House Bed & Breakfast is located in downtown Lexington and offers seven rooms with high ceilings and modern amenities. Every room has a mini-refrigerator, a Smart TV, small desks with Lyndon House notecards and pens, and a few other things to make the stay pleasant. The Lyndon House Bed and Breakfast has a Pub, a guest laundry room, a gathering room for guests’ friends and family events, and an elevator for easy travel between floors. Outside, there is an enclosed back yard with a flower card and a spacious back porch with iron tables and chairs and umbrellas for sitting. The Lyndon House Café sells dollar snacks and beverages, while both casual and fine dining is offered in town. Visitors looking for fine dining may be interested in Portofino for Italian and American cuisine. Keep reading for more romantic cabins.
507 N Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508, Phone: 859-420-2683
The Galt House Hotel in Louisville
The Galt House Hotel in Louisville offers a lovely waterfront view, 1,300 luxurious guest rooms, a spa, fitness center and an outdoor pool. Mint Julep tours, shops, a barber, and the 3rd Floor Spirits is also offered within the hotel.
There are several dining options, including Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, which specializes in steak, seafood, and sushi, and Thelma’s, which offers an assortment of deli sandwiches and salads. Other dining options include the Waterside Café, Al J’s and Jockey Silks Bourbon Bar.
Visitors can find several museums, the Waterfront Park, the Louisville Ballet, Bunbury Theatre, an antique mall, a casino, and the Louisville Zoo near the hotel.
The Galt House Hotel in Louisville , 140 N 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202, Phone: 502-589-5200
Snug Hollow Farm B&B, Irvine
Surrounded by 300 peaceful acres of creeks, valleys, wildlife, wildflowers and organic produce, Snug Hollow Farm B&B is the epitome of rural charm. Located in the Red Lick Valley, in the heart of the Appalachians, Snug Hollow offers a genuine Kentucky welcome and a wonderful country B&B experience. The accommodation is comprised of 5 soulful log cabins which are carefully tucked between forests and creeks. Each cabin enjoys plenty of privacy, a private deck area, well-equipped kitchens/kitchenettes and large comfortable beds. A freshly-cooked breakfast is delivered to your cabin each morning and guests are welcome to order dinner. Nearby activities include hiking, bird watching and horseback riding while cultural and historic attractions are easy to reach.
Snug Hollow Farm B&B, 790 McSwain Branch, Irvine, KY 40336, 606 723 4786
The DuPont Mansion in Louisville
The DuPont Mansion in Louisville offers a historic and elegant experience for its guests. There are seven guest rooms, most of which include electric fireplaces.
All of the rooms are spacious, with elegant furniture and soft bedding. A library full of historic books is available for visitors to peruse as well as a parlor area with a couch to relax in and a piano. There is also a pond and fountain in the backyard of the mansion.
Breakfast is served in the dining room, along with complimentary refreshments in the evening. The gourmet breakfast includes sweet and savory foods such as quiches, breakfast casseroles, homemade granola, and fresh fruit. Nearby, guests can find the Waterfront Park, glassworks, a few historic and art museums, a pottery store, and restaurants for other dining options.
1317 South Fourth St., Louisville, KY 40208, Phone: 502-638-0045
The Kentucky Castle
Kentucky Castle invites guests to come and experience the best of Kentucky hospitality within the walls of a European-style castle. Perfect for weddings and other special occasion get-togethers, the Kentucky Castle has 18 accommodation choices, large event spaces and a respected farm-to-table restaurant. Guests can choose from a romantic glamping tent, a Farm View Tiny Home, a log-style cabin or one of the exclusive guestrooms and suites in the main building. All the accommodation is beautifully appointed and several of the options include kitchens or kitchenettes. However, you need never feel you have to cook – the Castle Farm Restaurant will take care of all your dining requirements. There is also an on-site spa for some well-deserved pampering.
The Kentucky Castle, 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles, KY 40383, 859 256 0322
Southern Grace Bed and Breakfast - 50 minutes
Located on a farm in Brandenburg, the Southern Grace Bed and Breakfast offers five rooms, all with flat screen TVs, free movies, refrigerators, guest computers, and free Wi-Fi.
All of the rooms have their own unique theme but all offer plenty of comfort for the guests. As far as entertainment on the farm goes, guests can feed alpacas and ducks, gather eggs, do some paddle-boating, use bicycles, cook up something on the gas grill, or just relax by the poolside.
There are several large common areas for kicking back and relaxing in, including the Parlor Room, the Hearth Room, and a Screened-In Porch. A fresh breakfast is served in the Breakfast Room, where guests can pick from the menu. Picnic Basket lunches are offered as well, but for other dining choices some of the popular restaurants nearby are The Jailhouse Pizza, Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant, and Dave’s Roadhouse.
325 Kirchdorfer Road, Brandenburg, KY 40108, Phone: 270-422-7974
The Maple Hill Manor - 1 hour 10 minutes
The Maple Hill Manor in Springfield is the perfect place for couples to enjoy a relaxing getaway or a honeymoon. The seven different rooms available are all decorated with different furnishings in an antebellum theme. The rooms include a whirlpool for two and/or a fireplace. Guests can relax in the Music Parlor, the tree-draped patio, or in a spacious communal area. There are various locations to relax at on the farm’s park-like setting, including a front porch, garden benches, a tree swing, and hammocks, along with paths to walk along to enjoy the garden, fruit orchard, and multiple fish ponds.
A gourmet breakfast is served in the elegant dining room in the manor. Guests can also attend a dessert & beverage social each evening and have 24-hour access to the beverage station. In town, numerous dining locations can be found, along with bourbon distilleries, theatre entertainment, the Kentucky Wine Trail, historic sites, and places for horse enthusiasts.
2941 Perryville Road, Springfield, KY 40069, Phone: 859-279-4626
Riverside Inn - 1 hour
Riverside Inn Bed & Breakfast is located in Warsaw and provides a relaxing environment for its guests. There are seven rooms, each with new and comfortable furnishings as well as private baths.
Most of the rooms are elegantly decorated and provide LCD TVs and Blu-Ray players. Guests are welcome to the library, billiards room, piano parlor, and screened gazebo or to explore the expansive grounds that the Inn is located on. A Massage and Spa service is also offered, providing hot stone, therapeutic, Swedish, and chair massages along with salt glow or sugar scrub treatments.
Guests have 24 hour access to coffee, tea, and a refrigerator and are served breakfast in the breakfast room with a chef on staff. Other dining options in the area include The Aquarium Café at Belterra, Sunset Grill on the River, Jewell’s on Main, and some fast food options for more casual dining.
85 US Highway 42 Wast, Warsaw, KY 41095, Phone: 859-567-1329
Green Turtle Bay Resort - 3 hours
Green Turtle Bay Resort and Marina is a lakeside weekend getaway in Grand Rivers, offering condominiums with one to four rooms in the unit.
All of the condos have kitchens, washers & dryers, pull-out sofas, and a gas grill, and many have fireplaces. Guests can relax at the Jade & Earth Spa where they offer massages, pedicures & manicures, sinus therapy, facials, waxing, body treatments, and reflexology.
There is also a Yacht Club and a gift shop that is located at the resort.
The Dockers Bayside Grille offers both breakfast and lunch menus. Their food choices include the “Turtle Burger”, fresh made salads, the “Docker Dog”, and homemade pies.
Green Turtle Bay Resort , 263 Green Turtle Bay Drive, Grand Rivers, KY 42045, Phone: 270-362-8364
The Cliffview Resort - 2 hours
The Cliffview Resort in Campton, Eastern Kentucky is a rustic hideaway with a relaxing lake and ponds. With sixteen units available, the resort is perfect for couples looking to unwind surrounded by nature.
The rooms offer a rustic atmosphere while still providing plenty of comfort for guests.
The Resort offers a variety of adventures, from simple outdoor areas to walk around in to horseback riding, canoeing, fishing, bicycling, and hiking. There are also other adventures offered for more daring guests, such as rock climbing and zip-lining.
455 Cliffview Rd Suite 101, Campton, KY, Phone: 888-596-0525
Carter Caves State Resort Park
Set in the heart of Carter County, which boasts the highest concentration of caves in Kentucky, the Carter Caves State Resort Park is a great place to spend an active weekend.
