🏛️ CulturalWeekend · from Louisville, KY

Vineyard Wines & Capitol Whispers

Sip award-winning vintages amid rolling vineyards, then wander historic halls where Kentucky's political legacy whispers through time.

Day 1 — Lanthier WineryDay 2 — Kentucky Old State Capitol Building

Day 1 — Lanthier Winery

🚗 1 hr 23 min driving📍 5 stops

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Morning

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Drive

Louisville, KY → Lanthier Winery

1 hr 11 min

Lanthier Winery

★ Reviews →

Housed in an 18th-century building, the city's oldest winery offers gardens & a cellar tasting room.

~1.5 hrs📍 See location

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Lunch

🍽️ Lunch~1 hr

Hinkle's Sandwich Shop

Savor an authentic piece of local food history at this iconic eatery famous for its signature sandwiches and vintage Americana charm.

★ Reviews →Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Afternoon

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Drive

Lanthier Winery → Clifty Falls State Park

6 min

Clifty Falls State Park

★ Reviews →

Hike scenic trails through lush ravines to witness cascading waterfalls and limestone cliffs. Experience the park's natural beauty via the main waterfall overlook and surrounding woodland paths.

~2 hrs📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Clifty Falls State Park → River Oak Chophouse

6 min

🍽️ Dinner~1 hr

River Oak Chophouse

Indulge in refined Southern cuisine and local steaks in an elegant setting that reflects the region's culinary traditions.

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The Chandler Hotel

A 5-star-rated boutique hotel in Madison, Indiana's most beautifully preserved 19th-century river town — meticulously restored rooms, a rooftop with Ohio River views, and steps from the 133-block National Historic Landmark District. Madison is an Indiana secret; this is the right way to experience it.

Day 2 — Kentucky Old State Capitol Building

🚗 3 hr 28 min driving📍 4 stops

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Morning

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Drive

Lanthier Winery → Kentucky Old State Capitol Building

1 hr 23 min

Kentucky Old State Capitol Building

★ Reviews →

Tours of a Greek Revival building, once seat of the state government, restored to circa-1850 style.

~1.5 hrs📍 See location

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Lunch

Limewater

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A farm-to-table restaurant on the Kentucky River in Frankfort — seasonal American cooking with Kentucky sourcing in a dining room overlooking the state capital's waterfront. Frankfort's best sit-down lunch option and a clean counterpoint to the bourbon distillery and statehouse morning.

~1 hr📍 See location

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Afternoon

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Drive

Kentucky Old State Capitol Building → Wild Turkey Distillery Visitor Center

19 min

Wild Turkey Distillery Visitor Center

★ Reviews →

Tour the bourbon production facility, witnessing mash bills and barrel aging, then taste award-winning Wild Turkey whiskeys in the tasting room. Learn the distillery's history and craftsmanship through guided experiences.

~1 hr📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Wild Turkey Distillery Visitor Center → Goodwood Frankfort

19 min

🍽️ Dinner~1.5 hrs