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Ride My Old Kentucky Dinner Train Near Bardstown

Couple enjoying a romantic dinner on a train like My Old Kentucky Dinner Train

There are plenty of reasons to enjoy romantic getaways in Kentucky this winter, but at the top of your list of “reasons” should be the chance to stay at our romantic Kentucky Bed and Breakfast. Our Inn is the perfect place for a couples getaway in Kentucky, but it also allows you to enjoy romantic adventures like dinner on the My Old Kentucky Dinner Train. 

My Old Kentucky Dinner Train offers couples an excellent opportunity to take in the gorgeous wintry scenery of Kentucky, all while enjoying a perfectly romantic (and delicious!) dinner. Enjoy the romantic ambiance of this historic mode of transportation as you travel this 20-mile stretch of railway. From lunchtime expeditions and bourbon-themed dinners to special murder mystery tours and holiday specials, this is certainly a memorable way to spend an evening in Bourbon Country. 

Riding My Old Kentucky Dinner Train is a unique way to spend a quality date night with your sweetheart – and at the end of it, you get to sink into the romantic accommodations at our  Kentucky Bed and Breakfast. Our historic Inn is located a short drive from Bardstown, in the beautiful countryside of Kentucky Bourbon Country. We offer guests a truly unique place to relax, far away from the busy crowds and noise of other lodging properties in the area. There’s no better place to enjoy romantic getaways in Kentucky. Book your room today! 

Dinner setting on My old Kentucky Dinner Train during your romantic getaways in Kentucky

Romance on My Old Kentucky Dinner Train

Though there are plenty of romantic things to do in Kentucky, one of our favorites is My Old Kentucky Dinner Train in Bardstown. Not only is it an excellent meal – and certainly one of the best restaurants in Bardstown KY – but it’s also an exceedingly romantic way to spend an evening or afternoon with your sweetheart. A ride on My Old Kentucky Dinner Train is also a wonderful throwback to a historic mode of transportation. This historic ambiance is, at least partly, what makes this such a romantic activity for couples.

My Old Kentucky Dinner Train has treated couples to romantic rail excursions for over 30 years. They had their first run in 1988. The 20-mile track follows a former rail line from the mid-1860s, which traveled between Bardstown and Louisville. The train cars, which date back to the 1940s, have been beautifully refurbished to provide diners with an ambiance that harks back to a more romantic era when travel by train was a luxury.

My Old Kentucky Dinner Train offers a variety of excursions during the day – but you can expect each to be a scenic 2.5 journey through the countryside. The most popular is the Dinner Excursion, a trip paired with a gourmet meal prepared in the state-of-the-art kitchen. The dinner menu changes seasonally but always features four delectable courses. 

Another popular trip on My Old Kentucky Dinner Train is their Bourbon Excursion. This ride is perfect for those who want to sample some of Kentucky’s best bourbons alongside a delicious four-course meal. A local master distiller leads the bourbon tasting and promises a wonderful adventure.

In addition to these romantic rides, you can also enjoy a lunch train excursion, a murder mystery train, and other seasonal offerings such as Thanksgiving Dinner, a New Year’s Eve train ride, and a special romantic excursion for Valentine’s Day, among others. Regardless of which ride you choose, it’s a good idea to get your reservations for My Old Kentucky Dinner Train in advance of your stay at our Kentucky Bed and Breakfast.

Beautiful living room - a great place to unwind on romantic getaways in Kentucky after adventures like My Old Kentucky dinner Train

Treat Yourself to Unforgettable Romantic Getaways in Kentucky

Whether your romantic getaways in Kentucky feature a dinner or other excursion on My Old Kentucky Dinner Train or not, we’d love to host you for an unforgettable getaway at our Kentucky Bed and Breakfast. Above all else, our Kentucky Bed and Breakfast offers couples the chance to relax, unplug, and leave the stressors of daily life behind while they enjoy some romantic and uninterrupted time together.

We know just how special and rare this time away is, so we’ll do everything possible to ensure you leave refreshed and renewed. Though we’re well located for you to enjoy many of the best things to do in Kentucky – including visits to popular Kentucky distilleries and other major attractions – what sets us apart from our competitors is our out-of-town location, which truly feels like a romantic oasis. Our Kentucky Bed and Breakfast is located on a farm, where our closest neighbors are the friendly animals you get to pet while here. 

Like My Old Kentucky Dinner Train, the historic ambiance of our Kentucky Bed and Breakfast imbues a sense of romance to all of your getaways. We offer unparalleled grace, elegance, and hospitality for your romantic getaways in Kentucky, and we do it with only seven guest rooms. Each of those guest rooms is uniquely decorated and comfortable, and with few others here at any given time, you won’t be surrounded by large crowds or loud noise. 

We offer various amenities for you to enjoy throughout your romantic getaways in Kentucky, but a popular guest favorite is our daily breakfast. There’s something delightful about waking up to the aromas of a delicious breakfast that you didn’t have to prepare! Breakfast is served each morning in our historic dining room overlooking our farm. Life’s simplest pleasures abound here, and that’s why our historic Inn is rated as one of the most romantic getaways in Kentucky. Book your room today!

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