Historic Bardstown Destination Downtown Kentucky Mainstreet Preservation Nelson County community events

This program was organized to help revitalize downtown Bardstown and is proud to be a member of the National Main Street program, Preservation Kentucky,

Kentucky Renaissance on Main and a Preserve America community. The program is appropriately tailored to meet a community’s local resources, conditions and needs. Because it is a locally driven program, all initiative stems from the local community.

Bardstown Main Street is a non-profit organization that is funded by the City of Bardstown, the County of Nelson, Bardstown-Nelson County Tourism Commission and special fundraisers and community events.

The organization seeks to create an environment and atmosphere in Bardstown that promotes a renewed sense of community pride, while simultaneously providing a healthy and viable place for people to live, work, conduct business, shop, and recreate. These ongoing objectives are being accomplished by a collaborative partnership with Nelson County Economic Development Agency, Bardstown Tourism Commission and volunteers who are dedicated and committed to the future well-being of downtown Bardstown.

Many special events take place in Bardstown each year bringing thousands of local residents and visitors to our community, many for the first time. These events contribute in a positive way to the overall quality of life enjoyed by the people living in the Bardstown area.

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Welcome to Downtown Bardstown, where our southern charm and our respect for tradition is just what you would expect from Kentucky 's second oldest city. Bardstown is nestled in the heart of Kentucky 's rolling hills and has welcomed visitors from all across the world since 1780. Once you enter our community you will understand why we continue to be listed as “One of the 100 Best Small Towns in America .” With My Old Kentucky Home State Park less than a minute from our Courthouse Square , downtown Bardstown offers something for everyone including browsing our eclectic shops, dining in our fine restaurants, and visiting our many historic attractions. And if you are lucky, you might just happen upon one of the 30 popular festivals that we celebrate each year.There are many ways to see to experience our beautiful downtown including an intimate carriage ride through our tree-lined streets, or take a seat on our authentic trolley that includes a lesson on our bourbon industry. Or if you want to go at your own pace, we invite you to take our walking tour that takes you past some of the over 300 homes listed on the National Register of Historic Places. However you chose to experience downtown Bardstown we are certain that you will be welcomed with that traditional southern hospitality that will make you fall in love with us a first sight. Low Interest Financing for purchase of downtown buildings. Property tax moratorium on rehabilitation of downtown buildings.Kentucky Historic Preservation Tax Credit. 50/50 matching grant for exterior paint projects. For more information about these incentives. Please contact us.