Life as a bourbon butler isn’t easy, but Norma Smith loves her role at the new Trail Hotel, a bourbon-themed property in Bardstown, Kentucky, the Bourbon Capital of the World.

Here are eight Hallmark worthy getaways and Christmas towns close to Louisville you can visit during the holiday season.

FROM THE BOURBON CAPITAL OF THE WORLD THIS WEEKEND. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HEADED TO BARDSTOWN FOR SHOPPING, ART, AND BOURBON. IT’S A REALLY UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO BE ABLE TO COME OUT HERE AND SAMPLE FROM ...

Oh and don’t forget the beer cheese and the bourbon, both of which are Kentucky specialties. The Old Talbott Tavern is also a great place to spend the night as many of Bardstown’s attractions are ...

COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) - There's a new initiative to highlight faith-based attractions in Kentucky, including some some local spots. The new Kentucky Faith Trail extends from Wayne County, to Bardstown ...

Bardstown will be featured in a live segment on NBC’s The TODAY Show as part of their “Merriest Main Street” series. Bardstown Tourism A Kentucky town’s merry Main Street will be featured in a live ...

Bardstown, Ky was named "Most Beautiful Small Town in America" Bardstown, Ky was named "Most Beautiful Small Town in America" in the Rand McNally/USA Today 2012 Best of the Road competition. Kentucky ...