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Loretto, Kentucky

Everything Loretto is known for

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Music in Loretto

Songs About Loretto

"Punished a bottle of bourbon until it was through"
Still Ragin'
Jackson Dean
8%
"Crackin' wax on a double-barrel shot of Maker's"
About the South
Rodney Atkins
6%
"Loretta lynn, maker's mark, that's Kentucky as can be"
Whiskeysippi River
Randy Houser
5%
"tonight I'm a Maker's Mark Twain"
Nostalgia
Sons of Habit
5%
"We drank a fifth of Makers"
Damn Good Goodbye
Mike Ryan
5%
"all my daddy's Maker's Mark"
Bartender In Destin (Acoustic)
Riley Green
3%
"Her daddy runs a charter when he ain't drinking Maker's"
Greener Pasture
Carter Faith
3%
"The Maker's in my coffee sure ain't workin'"
Lela’s Stars
Walker Hayes
3%
"Man, I wish this coffee had a little Maker's in it"
Ode To Bourbon
Treaty Oak Revival
2%
"And I don't know what happened between bourbon and man"
Asheville City Skyline
The Lonesome Trio
2%
"Makers Mark, gettin' dark"

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History of Loretto

Maker's Mark Distillery

1805

Historic bourbon distillery in Loretto operating since 1805, known for hand-dipped red wax bottles.

4.6 mi away

Old Talbott Tavern

1779

One of the oldest western stagecoach stops in America, operating continuously in Bardstown since 1779.

12.4 mi away

Things to Do in Loretto

Everything Near Loretto

17 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

  • Maker's Mark · 2.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over here for a taste of history – literally! This is Maker's Mark Distillery, home of the iconic bourbon with the red wax seal. It all started in 1953, when T. William "Bill" Samuels Sr., with the help of his wife…

  • Maker's Mark Distillery · 4.6 mi · Historical Marker

    Historic bourbon distillery in Loretto operating since 1805, known for hand-dipped red wax bottles.

  • Lebanon National Cemetery · 9.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder where heroes find their final rest? Right here, at Lebanon National Cemetery, you're approaching a sacred ground where veterans from countless conflicts are honored. This isn't just a cemetery; it's a…

  • Frankfort and Cincinnati Model 55 Rail Car · 11.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered what it was like to commute before cars ruled the road? Up ahead, you'll find a charming piece of that past, nicknamed 'The Dinky.' This isn't just any old train car. Built in 1927 by the Brill Company,…

  • Louisville and Nashville 152 · 11.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered what it felt like to thunder across Kentucky a century ago? Up ahead, you’ll find Louisville and Nashville 152, a steam locomotive built in 1905, representing a bygone era of rail travel and engineering.…

  • New Haven Battlefield Site · 11.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder what it was like to be a soldier in the Civil War, fighting for control of a vital railroad? You're driving through the very ground where that happened. This isn't just a pretty drive, it’s a battlefield. On…

  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park · 11.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever heard the song 'My Old Kentucky Home'? You're driving right by the place that inspired it! This state park centers around Federal Hill, a historic plantation home. Built around 1795, Federal Hill was owned by…

  • Old Talbott Tavern · 12.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Raise a glass at one of the oldest taverns west of the Alleghenies, the Old Talbott Tavern! Built in 1779, it quickly became a vital stagecoach stop between Louisville and Nashville. The tavern has been a fixture of…

  • Nelson County Jail · 12.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered what kind of outlaws landed behind bars in frontier Kentucky? You're about to find out! Right next door to the famous Old Talbott Tavern, you're looking at the historic Nelson County Jail, built way back…

  • Kentucky Bourbon Trail · 12.3 mi · Things to Do

    Tour legendary distilleries: Maker's Mark Buffalo Trace Woodford Reserve. Free tastings.

  • Bardstown Historic District · 12.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Get ready to step back in time, because Bardstown isn't just a pretty town – it's a living history book! This charming district tells stories from Kentucky's earliest days, practically echoing with the footsteps of…

  • Wickland (Bardstown, Kentucky) · 12.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Three state governors called this mansion home, two for Kentucky and one for Louisiana. That's right, Wickland, just ahead, was built by Charles Anderson Wickliffe, who served as Governor of Louisiana. His two sons,…

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  • Old Talbott Tavern · 12.4 mi · Historical Marker

    One of the oldest western stagecoach stops in America, operating continuously in Bardstown since 1779.

  • Mordecai Lincoln House (Springfield, Kentucky) · 12.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder where Abraham Lincoln's family came from? You're driving right by it! This humble home belonged to Mordecai Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln’s uncle, and it's the only Lincoln family house left standing in Kentucky.…

  • Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral · 12.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered where Kentucky's Catholic roots began? You're approaching the very spot! This stunning Basilica of Saint Joseph Proto-Cathedral was the birthplace of Catholicism in the entire American West. Imagine, a…

  • Mount Zion Covered Bridge · 14.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over here a sec. This spot used to be the home of Kentucky's longest covered bridge, Mount Zion. For 150 years, it stood right here, a testament to another era. Built in 1871, the Mount Zion Covered Bridge…

  • Statue of Abraham Lincoln (Hodgenville, Kentucky) · 19.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Look at this statue of Abraham Lincoln, crafted by the same artist who designed the Mercury dime! It stands proudly in Hodgenville, Kentucky, near where Lincoln was born. While Lincoln’s early life here was humble, this…

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