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At My Old Kentucky Home State Park (above), peruse the 1812 Rowan
plantation, and participate in old-fashioned biscuit-making classes or
mint julep tours. This friendly town also holds onto its roots by
supporting family-run businesses like Mammy’s Kitchen & Bar (bottom
left), which serves up Southern comfort food in a relaxed farmstead
ambience. Satisfy your sweet tooth at time-honored Hadorn’s Bakery
(below), operated by its namesake family for nearly 50 years. They off er
luscious doughnuts, Danish, cookies, and cakes, but you’ll want to try
their popular Yum Yum, a doughy cinnamon pretzel twist drizzled with
chocolate icing. Heaven Hill Distillery (left) has been family-owned since it
was founded in 1935. Its mission is to educate customers with tours and
tastings at the Bourbon Heritage Center, furthering Bardstown’s legacy
of this signature spirit as well as exceptional hospitality.