Guidebook for Wilmore
Parks & Nature
High Bridge is a railroad bridge crossing the Kentucky River Palisades. The original bridge was constructed in 1876 and was the first cantilever bridge in the US. At the time it held the record for the tallest railroad bridge in the world! It has been designated as a Nation Civil Engineering Landmark and is still used by the Norfolk Southern Railway. The park also includes a restored 19th century open air dance pavilion, picnic area and playground.
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High Bridge Park
Old Park RoadHigh Bridge is a railroad bridge crossing the Kentucky River Palisades. The original bridge was constructed in 1876 and was the first cantilever bridge in the US. At the time it held the record for the tallest railroad bridge in the world! It has been designated as a Nation Civil Engineering Landmark and is still used by the Norfolk Southern Railway. The park also includes a restored 19th century open air dance pavilion, picnic area and playground.
Arts & Culture
Is on the National Historic Landmark and features the history of the Shaker religious community. With 3,000 acres of rolling hills, numerous restored historic building and various activities the village is a popular tourist destination located only 9 miles away.
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Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
3501 Lexington RdIs on the National Historic Landmark and features the history of the Shaker religious community. With 3,000 acres of rolling hills, numerous restored historic building and various activities the village is a popular tourist destination located only 9 miles away.
Sightseeing
The Thoroughbred horses have been racing every April and October since 1936! Keeneland is ranked #1 of the top ten tracks and is designated a National Historic Landmark. Watch the horse work out early in the morning or take in the races in the afternoon.
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Keeneland Race Track station
The Thoroughbred horses have been racing every April and October since 1936! Keeneland is ranked #1 of the top ten tracks and is designated a National Historic Landmark. Watch the horse work out early in the morning or take in the races in the afternoon.
Essentials
Fitchs IGA Grocery
102 E Main St