If you want to discover (and taste) the true spirit of Kentucky, you come to Bourbon Country. According to legend, it was here that Elijah Craig – a Baptist minister by trade – first aged corn whiskey in a charred oak barrel back in 1789, creating the original batch of Kentucky bourbon.

Today, America’s native spirit is crafted with pride and care only in the Bluegrass State. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or coming back for another round, Kentucky has a bourbon experience for every taste. Explore the attractions below and make your trip to Bourbon Country one for the history books.