Clark County

Overview:

Winchester is ideally situated in Kentucky’s legendary Bluegrass horse country, where lush, rounded hills roll away to the east and become imposing mountains. And if you are looking for more than just postcard-perfect scenery, Winchester offers an array of attractions and rare delights for the entire family – something to satisfy your curiosity, your palette, your sense of adventure, and your taste for the unique.


Places To Visit:

Historic Downtown Winchester-Historic Winchester was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.
Ale-8-One-Ale-8-One, the soft drink unique to Kentucky, has been bottled in Winchester since 1926. Tours of the factory are offered with advance notice (859) 744-3483
Bluegrass Heritage Museum-historic Guerrant Mission Clinic and Hospital in Winchester, the Bluegrass Heritage Museum examines regional history through engaging and innovative exhibits.
Lower Howard's Creek Nature and Heritage Preserve-Kentucky's 40th State Nature Preserve was established to promote an area rich in natural beauty and historical significance. Guided tours are available. (859) 744-4888
Civil War Fort at Boonesboro-earthwork fortification was built by Union Soldiers to defend the ford and ferry at Boonesboro.
Leeds Center for the Arts-built in 1925 and refurbished in the mid-1980’s, the theater offers cultural and community events including plays, musicals, concerts, classes, seminars and children’s programming.


Places To Stay:

Best Value Inn-(859) 745-0177
Best Western-(859) 744-7210
Bush House-(859)509-0628
Days Inn-(859) 744-9111
Hampton Inn-(859) 745-2000
Guerrant Mt. Mission-(859) 745-2000
Holiday Inn Express-(859) 745-3009
House on Belmont-(859) 744-4485
Moundale Manor-(859) 744-5440
Quality Inn-(859) 737-3990
Windswept Farm-(859) 745-1245


Places To Eat:

Applebee's-1525 West Lexington Avenue
Bailey's Café-39 South Main Street
Cantuckee Diner-12 Carol Road
Engine House Deli-9 West Lexington Avenue
Gaunces Deli & Café-853 Bypass Road
Golden Corral-1501 Bypass Road
Hall’s on the River-1225 Athens Boonesboro Road
JK's Café-50 South Main Street
Southwind Sports Bar &  Grill, Inc.-2480 Boonesboro Road
Stan's Boathouse Restaurant-1501 Ford Road
Stinky & Coco's Diner-1 North Main Street
The Colonel's Lady Tea Room Cafe-624 W. Lexington Avenue
The Steakhouse-1464 West Lexington Avenue
The Waterfront Restaurant and Bar-220 Athens-Boonesboro Road
Waffle House-4 Carol Road
Woody's Sports Bar & Grill-923 Bypass Road
Don Senor-1940 Bypass Road
El Camino Real Mexican Restaurant-20 Carol Road
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant-728 Boone Avenue
Great Wall Chinese Restaurant-1105 Pioneer Drive
Jade Garden-1623 Bypass Road
Taste of China-600 Bypass Road

Website:

http://www.tourwinchester.com/