• What is Elizabethtown known for?
    • Elizabethtown (aka E’town to the locals) is a charming and historic Kentucky city that was established in 1793.
  • Where is Elizabethtown located?
    • The city is centrally located off I-65, just outside Louisville, making it an excellent destination for KY day trippers.
  • What historical attractions can visitors explore in Elizabethtown?
    • To learn about the history of Elizabethtown and Hardin County, visitors can explore the Hardin County History Museum and the gracious Brown-Pusey House Museum.
  • What can history buffs enjoy in downtown Elizabethtown?
    • History buffs will enjoy a walking tour of the historic downtown, where they can admire the State Theatre Complex and drop by the Wicked Eyed Woman Public House for lunch or dinner.

Things to Do:

1. Historic State Theatre Complex

Historic State Theatre Complex
© Historic State Theatre Complex

2. Hardin County History Museum

Hardin County History Museum
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3. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
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4. Brown-Pusey House

Brown-Pusey House
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5. Fly Wheel Brewing

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

Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame
© Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame

7. The Wicked Eyed Woman Public House

The Wicked Eyed Woman Public House
© The Wicked Eyed Woman Public House

8. Swope’s Cars of Yesterday Museum

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

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

Sarah Bush Johnson Lincoln Memorial Cabin
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12. American Legion Park

American Legion Park
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13. Freeman Lake Park

Freeman Lake Park
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14. Greenspace Trails

Greenspace Trails
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15. Sky’s the Limit

Sky’s the Limit
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16. Hardin County Playhouse

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

Hardin County Clothesline of Quilts Trail
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