About
Welcome to Georgetown, A Kentucky Treasure located in the heart of Scott
County just north of the cross roads of I-75 and I-64. Georgetown is
ideally located 10 miles north of Lexington, the “Horse Capital of the
World." Georgetown was founded in 1790 by Baptist minister Elijah
Craig. Reverend Craig is perhaps best known for his world famous
invention, "bourbon" whiskey.Historic, downtown Georgetown—one of the
most picturesque, Victorian downtown areas in Kentucky, features antique
shops, a variety of unique boutiques, and restaurants that offer the
best in country cooking and coffee shops that offer tasty sandwich’s and
divine desserts. Enjoy a historic walking tour that features over 200
buildings/homes that are listed on the national registry of historic
places. Historic Ward Hall, which is said to be the largest Greek
Revival house in Kentucky and one of the finest example of Greek Revival
Architecture in the south, is open for tours on select
weekends.Georgetown is also home of Toyota Motor Manufacturing,
Kentucky, Inc. where the top ranked Camry, Camry Hybrid, Avalon, and
Venza vehicles are produced. Factory Stores of America Shopping Center
offers outlet stores for shopping delight. Just over the Scott County
line explore the Kentucky Horse Park - the only park in the world
dedicated to the horse.Whatever route you take, we’re sure you'll find
the road that leads back to Georgetown and Scott County again and again
to discover for yourself just why we are A Kentucky Treasure.For more
information go to Georgetown/Scott County Tourism's website.
http://www.georgetownky.com