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1. Historic State Theatre Complex ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Historic State Theatre Complex
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2. Hardin County History Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Hardin County History Museum
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3. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
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4. Brown-Pusey House

Brown-Pusey House
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5. Fly Wheel Brewing

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Fly Wheel Brewing
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6. Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame

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Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame
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7. The Wicked Eyed Woman Public House

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The Wicked Eyed Woman Public House
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8. Swope’s Cars of Yesterday Museum

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Swope’s Cars of Yesterday Museum
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9. Abraham Lincoln Boyhood Home at Knob Creek

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Abraham Lincoln Boyhood Home at Knob Creek
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10. The Cannonball

The Cannonball
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11. Sarah Bush Johnson Lincoln Memorial Cabin

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Sarah Bush Johnson Lincoln Memorial Cabin
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12. American Legion Park

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American Legion Park
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13. Freeman Lake Park

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Freeman Lake Park
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14. Greenspace Trails

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Greenspace Trails
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15. Sky’s the Limit

Sky’s the Limit
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16. Hardin County Playhouse

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Hardin County Playhouse
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17. Xtreme Cornhole

Xtreme Cornhole
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18. Strike & Spare B&B Lanes

Strike & Spare B&B Lanes
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19. Hardin County Clothesline of Quilts Trail

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Hardin County Clothesline of Quilts Trail
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Elizabethtown (aka E’town to the locals) is a charming and historic Kentucky city which was established back in 1793. The city is centrally located off I-65, just outside Louisville, where it is home to many attractions for KY day trippers. To learn about the history of Elizabethtown and Hardin County you can visit the Hardin County History Museum and the gracious Brown-Pusey House Museum. History buffs will enjoy a walking tour of the historic downtown where you can admire the State Theatre Complex and drop by the Wicked Eyed Woman Public House for lunch or dinner.

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