Overview
Versailles is in the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Versailles
Nostalgia Station Toy & Train Museum
Woodford Theatre
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 28°F. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Louisville)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LEX Blue Grass Airport, Lexington — 7 mi away. Directions
- SDF Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville — 55 mi away (major hub). Directions
The Bluegrass Parkway bypasses Versailles on its southern side, with Exit 68 (KY-33, aka Troy Pike) becoming the Main Street to the north of the parkway. US-60 connects Frankfort and I-64 with the town from the north.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Nostalgia Station Toy & Train Museum
- Lunch Ricardo's Grill & Pub
- Afternoon Woodford Theatre
- Dinner Wallace Station Deli & Bakery
- Evening Woodford Reserve
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Versailles is a small town about half an hour's drive west of Lexington. It's known for the Woodford Reserve whiskey distillery and is in the heart of Kentucky's Bourbon country.
Get in
By car
The Bluegrass Parkway bypasses Versailles on its southern side, with Exit 68 (KY-33, aka Troy Pike) becoming the Main Street to the north of the parkway. US-60 connects Frankfort and I-64 with the town from the north.
See
Do
Eat
Eat Wallace Station Deli & Bakery
Wallace Station is a hidden local favorite, known for huge, delicious sandwiches and wonderful desserts. A small place with a real country feel.
Eat Ricardo's Grill & Pub
A tavern with standard American fare.
Drink
Sleep
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