Versailles is in the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky.
Understand
[edit]Versailles is a small town about half an hour's drive west of Lexington. It's known for the Woodford Reserve whiskey distillery and is in the heart of Kentucky's Bourbon country.
Get in
[edit]By car
[edit]The Bluegrass Parkway bypasses Versailles on its southern side, with Exit 68 (KY-33, aka Troy Pike) becoming the Main Street to the north of the parkway. US-60 connects Frankfort and I-64 with the town from the north.
Get around
[edit]See
[edit]- 1 Nostalgia Station Toy & Train Museum, 279 Depot St, ☏ +1 859 873-2497, [email protected].
Do
[edit]- 1 Woodford Theatre, 275 Beasley Rd (at the Falling Springs Center in Woodford County Park), ☏ +1 859 873-0648, [email protected].
Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]- 1 Wallace Station Deli & Bakery, 3854 Old Frankfort Pike, Versailles, ☏ +1 859 846-5161. 8AM-8PM Monday, 8AM-6PM Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 8AM-8PM Friday, 8AM-6PM Sunday. Wallace Station is a hidden local favorite, known for huge, delicious sandwiches and wonderful desserts. A small place with a real country feel. Around $10/person.
- 2 Ricardo's Grill & Pub, 110 Frankfort St, ☏ +1 859 873-3663, [email protected]. A tavern with standard American fare.
Drink
[edit]- 1 Woodford Reserve, 7785 McCracken Pike, Versailles, ☏ +1 859 879-1812. Tours Tu-Sa year-round, Su April–December. For specific times, call or see web site. Tours $5-10/person; reservations may be required.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Rose Hill Inn, 233 Rose Hill Ave, ☏ +1 859 214-2144, [email protected].
- 2 A Storybook Inn, 277 Rose Hill Ave, ☏ +1 859 879-9993, [email protected]. An inn and bed & breakfast with several suites and a guesthouse.
