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Drinks Frankfort, Lexington

Buffalo Trace Distillery

A place for a drink in Frankfort, Lexington, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Lexington
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Why go

Frankfort distillery with free tours and tastings.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Lexington, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 bars & cafés and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Woodford Reserve Distillery, 7.8 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Drinks · Nightlife
Neighborhood
Frankfort
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Lexington, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Woodford Reserve Distillery

    Stone distillery among horse farms with copper pot stills.

    Drinks · 7.8 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Holly Hill Inn

    Ouita Michel's farm-to-table dinner restaurant in Midway.

    Food · 11 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Wallace Station Deli & Bakery

    Country store deli on Old Frankfort Pike among horse farms.

    Food · 12 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Old Friends Equine

    Retirement farm for Thoroughbreds, including famous racehorses; guided tours.

    Activity · 15 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Keeneland Track Kitchen

    Cafeteria where trainers and jockeys eat breakfast after workouts.

    Food · 18 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Keeneland

    Historic racetrack; watch morning workouts and eat at the Track Kitchen.

    Sight · 19 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Buffalo Trace Distillery is a stop on our Kentucky Bourbon Country route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More bars & cafés in Lexington

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When to go

Average daily highs in Lexington run from 39°F in January to 86°F in August; May is usually the wettest month. For Buffalo Trace Distillery itself, we suggest: Morning.

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Getting there

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Address
113 Great Buffalo Trce, Frankfort, KY 40601, USA
Coordinates
38.21656, -84.87104
Destination
Lexington, Kentucky
Website
buffalotracedistillery.com

Buffalo Trace Distillery: quick answers

How much time do you need at Buffalo Trace Distillery?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Buffalo Trace Distillery. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Buffalo Trace Distillery?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Free tours fill fast; reserve online.

Is Buffalo Trace Distillery free?

Yes, we list Buffalo Trace Distillery as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Buffalo Trace Distillery?

Buffalo Trace Distillery is at 113 Great Buffalo Trce, Frankfort, KY 40601, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Buffalo Trace Distillery?

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