Relocation is always an exciting yet apprehensive time of our lives. Bardstown and Nelson County offer something for everyone to help your transition to a new, old community an easy one. If you need additional information on any of  the subjects below, simply let us know and we’ll make sure your questions are answered.  

Education and Schools:  Long a dominant educational center Bardstown and Nelson County offer numerous choices and opportunities. A City - Independent School District, a County system and multiple parochial schools ensure you’ll find the programs of education you’ve come to expect. Higher education is offered locally as well as in surrounding communities. For additional information click on any of the following:  

Bardstwon City Schools   Nelson County Schools    St. Joseph Catholic School  
St. Catherine's College     University of Louisville    University of Kentucky 

Recreational opportunities abound in this bustling community. Golf, youth sports, soccer, basketball, football, swimming, gymnastics, equestrian, hunting, boating, fishing, tennis, aviation and numerous others are all offered.  

Sporting Events - Championship High School Football, Basketball, Soccer, and yes, even auto racing for enthusiasts can be seen locally. The thrill and excitement of major college sports programs from The University of Louisville Cardinals and The University of Kentucky Wildcats, and both are less than an hour away. The Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs are favorites for those beautiful spring, summer and fall days. Minor league baseball and Ice Hockey offer loads of fun just minutes away.  If professional sports are your cup of tea, you’ll find major league baseball and NFL football within a couple of hours drive.  

Historical Attractions - From the ballads of Stephen Foster and My Old Kentucky Home to stunning architecture and artwork in numerous historical religious structures and communities there’s a little of something for everyone.  Area attractions include:  My Old Kentucky Home State Park - Join us and Sing One Song (musical notes), St. Joseph Church (oldest Catholic church West of the Allegheny Mountains), The Kentucky Railway Museum, The Civil War Museum, Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey and History,  Historical Home Tour, Talbott Tavern - Since 1779 - Fine Food and Lodging - stage coach stop.  Distillery Tours - See how Bourbon, made only in Kentucky, comes to market.  For additional information see Bardstown/Nelson County Tourism and Conventions Center

Airports and Transportation - Louisville International Airport is located approximate 40 minutes away for all your travel needs. Samuels field located on the edge of Bardstown is home to numerous aviation hobbyist as well as a charter jet service.  Major interstates (I- 65, Bluegrass Parkway and others) mean you can get where you need to be when you need to be there.  

Arts & Cultural Events - Whether it Opera, Ballet, The Theater, Symphony Orchestras or other performing arts, you don’t have to travel far to find top quality productions. Bardstown has it’s own community theater and musical events including a renowned Folk Festival. The Stephen Foster Drama - a premier outdoor drama showcases talent from around the country each summer.  An outdoor concert series including headliners such as Alison Krauss, The Dixie Chicks, Delbert McClinton and many others will fill your summer nights with the sounds of music.  

Major Cities - Roadways - Louisville is only a little over 1/2 hour away. Nashville, Cincinnati and Indianapolis are approximately 2 hours driving time.