Nicholasville Tourism

ATTRACTIONS • GOLF • SHOPPING • SPECIAL EVENTS
Asbury College 1 Macklem Drive Wilmore	Founded 1890. Originally named Kentucky Holiness College, the school was renamed to honor the founder of American Methodism, Bishop Francis Asbury. Enrolls 1,300. Christian Liberal Arts.
Asbury College Equine Center	Guided scenic trail rides and bird-watching on horseback trail rides, as well as summer horse camps. Call (859) 858-3511.
Asbury Theological Seminary 204 N. Lexington Ave. Wilmore	Asbury Seminary, founded in 1923, is a multidenominational, multicultural graduate school offering masters and doctoral degrees. Asbury Seminary has over 1,700 students and offers classes on three campuses, Kentucky, Florida and Virtual. (800) 227-2879
Blue Grass Sportsmens League	Wide range of outdoor sporting activities for the outdoorsman.
Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park Located on US 27, 5 mi. south of Nicholasville (859) 881.9126	Features a Union Army Civil War supply depot and training camp. White House, c. 1850, used as the officers' quarters by Union troops during the Civil War and restored as an interpretive center. Camp Nelson Cemetery is adjacent to the site. Interpretive trail system open to dusk. White House open Wed. - Sat. 10 - 4.
Chrisman Mill Vineyards and Winery 2385 Chrisman Mill Rd. Nicholasville, KY. 40356 859.881.5007	Wine Tasting and Special Dinner Nights, featuring Italian Cuisine, Homemade Desserts, Available for Weddings & Parties
Disc Golf	Lake Mingo Disc Golf Course and Riney-B Disc Golf Course.
Great Golf Opportunities	Jessamine County's Golf Offerings.
Harry C. Miller Lock Collection Lockmasters, Inc. 1014 South Main Street Nicholasville, Kentucky	Museum featuring the World's Largest Lock Collection.
High Bridge & High Bridge Park KY 29, South of Wilmore	High Bridge, built in 1877, was the highest trestle in the world. Reconstructed Victorian pavilion extends 35 ft. beyond a cliff with views of the trestle, Kentucky River and Palisades.
Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame 508 North Main Street Nicholasville	Kentucky is the only state that has its own Pro Football Hall of Fame and it’s located in Nicholasville. Established in 2003, inductees have included Lenny Lyles, Babe Parelli, Tom Hammond, Tim Couch, Shaun Alexander and Howard Schnellenberger. Future plans call for a museum. (859) 887-4351
Kentucky River Otter Outpost 5355 Sugar Creek Pike Nicholasville, Kentucky 859.669.3400	Canoe, kayak & float tube rentals with the available in the lock 7 & 8 pools of the Kentucky River. Shuttle is also available.
Jim Beam Nature Preserve US 27 to Hall Lane	Protects portion of the Palisades of the Kentucky River. Feeding habitat for rare bat species. Open to public for hiking, birding and nature study.
Kentucky River Palisades US 27, KY 29 & US 68	Spectacular limestone cliff formations cut out by the Kentucky River.
Main Street Playhouse 114 South Main Street Nicholasville, Kentucky	The Main Street Playhouse is part of the Bluegrass Performing and Visual Arts Association, a non-profit music and arts organization dedicated to offering youth and adults unique opportunities and experiences in all areas of the arts. (859) 881-8247.
Old Jessamine County Jail 200 South Main Street Nicholasville, Kentucky	A restored 1870 jail and 1873 jailer's residence. Listed on the National Reg. Houses local history museum.
Parks of Nicholasville and Jessamine County	Nicholasville/Jessamine County Parks & Recreation is comprised of sixteen parks. Each park has its own unique beauty and special attributes to offer for the enjoyment of all citizens of Nicholasville and Jessamine County. Please visit one of these jewels and discover the ‘hidden' treasures throughout Nicholasville and Jessamine County.
Riney B Aquatic Center 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356 859-887-2853	For more information, contact The Jessamine County YMCA at 859-885-5013
Shopping Opportunities	Jessamine County's shopping offerings.
Special Events	Jessamine County's Special Events Calendar.
Springhouse Gardens 6041 Harrodsburg Road Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356 859-224-1417	A place for plants and people. Founded by Richard J. Weber, who has had a lifelong love of plants and nature.
Sugar Creek Resort 5800 Sugar Creek Pike Nicholasville, Kentucky 859.885.9359	Guided trail rides and dinner rides for adults, hay rides, canoes, kayaks, bon fires, hot dog roasts, and a conference room that comfortably accommodates up to 50 people.
Valley View Ferry KY-169 South	KY-169 S. from Nicholasville at the Kentucky River. 11 miles to the ferry. The oldest continuous business in Kentucky since 1785.