Elizabethtown, Ky. - Hotels, Things to Do, Restaurants, Events

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Or as our friends call us, Etown. Elizabethtown offers a warm Southern welcome to all who visit. From our historic downtown, filled with quaint shops and delicious eateries, to our sprawling parks and picturesque landscapes, there's something for everyone to explore.

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Things to Do

Food

Food & Drink

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson

Places to Stay

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Plan a Visit

The Betty Blog Insider Trip Tips

Explore Etown the local way. Let Betty be your ultimate guide to the best restaurants, outdoor adventures, events, shopping, and more!

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Family Fun

Celebrate the Holidays at Light Up Etown

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As the holiday season creeps closer, one of my favorite Elizabethtown traditions…

Celebrate the Holidays at Light Up Etown

Events

NEW Playground in Freeman Lake Park

2 min read

About The New Freeman Lake Playground If you haven't been to Freeman Lake…

NEW Playground in Freeman Lake Park

Events

A Taste of Fall – Local Seasonal Drinks in Elizabethtown

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A Taste of Fall – Local Seasonal Drinks in Elizabethtown

Events

How To Spend Fall In Elizabethtown

2 min read

Ah, fall in Elizabethtown—there’s just something about it that makes…

How To Spend Fall In Elizabethtown

Downtown

A Day in Elizabethtown: Uncovering the Story Behind the Historic Cannonball

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Let me tell you about a spot with a little piece of history that you might just…

A Day in Elizabethtown: Uncovering the Story Behind the Historic Cannonball

Attractions

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Downtown

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Outdoor Activities

Freeman Lake Park

History & Museums

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Arts & Entertainment

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Shopping

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Lest We Forget

Historic State Theater

Lest We Forget

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More to Explore

Harlow The Juice Bar

Experience passion for fresh fruit and a variety of delectable ingredients that merge into a…

Harlow The Juice Bar

J.R. Neighbors

J.R. Neighbors is located in the heart of Downtown Elizabethtown. Gourmet burgers, signature salads…

J.R. Neighbors

Woo Hoo It's Greek Food

Woo Hoo It's Greek Food Restaurant serves authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine with dishes like…

Woo Hoo It's Greek Food

American Legion Park

The American Legion Park is home to the American Legion Water Park, Nine-Hole Par-3 golf course and…

American Legion Park

Elizabethtown Nature Park

The Elizabethtown Nature Park has 104 acres of gently rolling former pasture land. Freeman Creek…

Elizabethtown Nature Park

Hardin County Veterans Tribute

You can find the Hardin County Veterans Tribute at the Elizabethtown Nature Park. The tribute is a…

Hardin County Veterans Tribute

Confederate Soldiers Buried on Cemetery Hill

Travel back in time and locate soldiers’ graves by using the kiosk available at the cemetery…

Confederate Soldiers Buried on Cemetery Hill

Hardin County History Museum

This museum is a part of the official Lincoln Trail through Kentucky. View the Lincoln room and…

Hardin County History Museum

Historic Downtown Elizabethtown

Historic Downtown Elizabethtown - a place where the past, present, and future intersect. Historic…

Historic Downtown Elizabethtown

Bourbon Barrel Tavern

The Bourbon Barrel Tavern on the downtown square in Elizabethtown offers the largest selections of…

Bourbon Barrel Tavern

Cavern Club

Inspired by the elusive speakeasies of the 1920s, it’s no secret that below J.R. Neighbors in…

Cavern Club

Social On Main

Have a choice from curated selections of fine eats featuring Taglish, Maillard Wood Fired Kitchen…

Social On Main