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Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is a landmark destination that shares 3,000 acres of discovery in the spirit of the Kentucky Shakers. Home to the third largest Shaker community in the United States between 1805 and 1910, the vibrant site offers experiences designed to ignite curiosity, expand imaginations and inspire generations.
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Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
3501 Lexington RdShaker Village of Pleasant Hill is a landmark destination that shares 3,000 acres of discovery in the spirit of the Kentucky Shakers. Home to the third largest Shaker community in the United States between 1805 and 1910, the vibrant site offers experiences designed to ignite curiosity, expand imaginations and inspire generations.
In 1774, James Harrod established the first permanent settlement west of the Alleghenies in what would become Central Kentucky. Preserving Kentucky's pioneer history, the fort has been reconstructed near the site of the original.
Heavy timbers form stockade walls and enclose the cabins and blockhouses. Costumed craftspeople perform pioneer tasks such as woodworking, weaving, basketry and blacksmithing and tend the farm animals and gardens.
The Lincoln Marriage Temple shelters the original log cabin where Abraham Lincoln's parents were married in 1806, and the Mansion Museum houses Civil War artifacts, a gun display, Native American artifacts and a collection of Lincoln memorabilia.
22 locals recommend
Old Fort Harrod State Park
100 S College StIn 1774, James Harrod established the first permanent settlement west of the Alleghenies in what would become Central Kentucky. Preserving Kentucky's pioneer history, the fort has been reconstructed near the site of the original.
Heavy timbers form stockade walls and enclose the cabins and blockhouses. Costumed craftspeople perform pioneer tasks such as woodworking, weaving, basketry and blacksmithing and tend the farm animals and gardens.
The Lincoln Marriage Temple shelters the original log cabin where Abraham Lincoln's parents were married in 1806, and the Mansion Museum houses Civil War artifacts, a gun display, Native American artifacts and a collection of Lincoln memorabilia.
The Maze is located in Harrodsburg, KY on the Historic James McAfee farm. The farm consist of the oldest stone home East of the Mississippi River on a 100 acre working farm.
Devine's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
623 Talmage Mayo RdThe Maze is located in Harrodsburg, KY on the Historic James McAfee farm. The farm consist of the oldest stone home East of the Mississippi River on a 100 acre working farm.
Food scene
Dine on traditional favorites and seasonal Kentucky dishes prepared with straight-from-the-garden ingredients. Steeped in tradition, The Trustees’ Table’s menus celebrate Shaker Village’s roots by featuring dishes made of seasonal ingredients from their garden and local farmers. The menus offer dishes inspired by the seasons, changing based on the freshest locally available ingredients.
The Trustees' Table
3501 Lexington RdDine on traditional favorites and seasonal Kentucky dishes prepared with straight-from-the-garden ingredients. Steeped in tradition, The Trustees’ Table’s menus celebrate Shaker Village’s roots by featuring dishes made of seasonal ingredients from their garden and local farmers. The menus offer dishes inspired by the seasons, changing based on the freshest locally available ingredients.
The Kentucky Fudge Company is honored to be located in a treasured piece of history - an early American Drug Store. To walk through its doors is to step back into an era when the local pharmacy & soda fountain was the towns gathering spot. While pharmaceuticals are no longer dispensed it has once again become a place where friends and family can gather for a meal, an old fashioned ice cream treat or their favorite fudge.
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Kentucky Fudge Company
225 S Main StThe Kentucky Fudge Company is honored to be located in a treasured piece of history - an early American Drug Store. To walk through its doors is to step back into an era when the local pharmacy & soda fountain was the towns gathering spot. While pharmaceuticals are no longer dispensed it has once again become a place where friends and family can gather for a meal, an old fashioned ice cream treat or their favorite fudge.
The Old Owl TAVERN is named for the Dedman family’s Kentucky Owl Bourbon Whiskey distilled along the Kentucky River prior to Prohibition. This southern wing, ground floor area originally provided housing for the horse carriages transporting the young ladies to this prestigious girls’ school. Dirt floors and “Kentucky marble” stone walls have been transformed into a popular casual bar and restaurant complete with porch dining cooled by ceiling fans and century old shade trees.
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Old Owl Tavern
638 Beaumont Inn DrThe Old Owl TAVERN is named for the Dedman family’s Kentucky Owl Bourbon Whiskey distilled along the Kentucky River prior to Prohibition. This southern wing, ground floor area originally provided housing for the horse carriages transporting the young ladies to this prestigious girls’ school. Dirt floors and “Kentucky marble” stone walls have been transformed into a popular casual bar and restaurant complete with porch dining cooled by ceiling fans and century old shade trees.
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Getting around
Proximity to Airports
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Intl. (CVG) - 116 miles (1 h 52 min)
Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 33.6 miles (40 min)
Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 72.4 miles (1 h 13 min)