Location: Harrodsburg
Top Things to do in Harrodsburg
- 1. Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
- 2. The Great American Dollhouse Museum
- 3. The Burgin Barn
- 4. Central Kentucky Tours
- 5. Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
- 6. Old Fort Harrod State Park
- 7. Big Red Stables
- 8. Devine's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
- 9. Dixie Belle Riverboat Rides
- 10. Party On Air Extreme Inflatables, llc
The 10 Best Things to Do in Harrodsburg, United States
Harrodsburg is a home rule-class city in Mercer County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the seat of its county. The population was 8,340 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Harrodsburg
1. Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Historic park that commemorates the scene of one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War.
Reviewed By Susan M - Dayton, Ohio
We visited here and found both the monuments and museum interesting. The docent was friendly and informative. The movie about the battle was a little long. The museum had some intersting interactive exhibits, note the attached photos. This place is so peaceful it is hard to imagine the bloody battle that took place here.
2. The Great American Dollhouse Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 213 reviews
Reviewed By Andrew P - Germantown, United States
A Dollhouse Museum that is an amazing way to share social history. Study fashion, design, people, historic events from the 18th C. to the present, all in miniature with incredible life-like detail. Really enjoyed the settings that told us about Kentucky's history (Shakertown, underground railroad and the tobacco industry).
3. The Burgin Barn
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By natthefiddler - Grimsby, Canada
The Burgin Barn was the highlight of my trip! I was going to Kentucky with the idea that I wanted to hear some good old tyme country music and to play my fiddle with a country band! Well Tommy, the owner of the Burgin Barn made that happen! What a great place. It's a small place that probably seats about 100, with comfortable theatre like seating. If you show up around 6pm there is a "pot luck" spread put on that locals have all contributed too with sandwiches, salads, and Tommy (if you're lucky) has made his awesome Apple Dumplings (yummy). The show starts around 7pm (ONLY ON FRIDAYS) and includes the house band The Kentucky Strangers with guest performers that get up to perform. It will take you back to the old days when country music really sounded like country music! It's $10 to get in for a 2 - 3 hour show (and includes your dinner). And the people at the barn are very welcoming and so friendly! I think by the end of the night I had spoken to each of them! Definitely include this on your trip to Kentucky - it's a wonderful night! I can't wait to go back.
4. Central Kentucky Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 79 reviews
Central Kentucky Tours, An Official Sponsor Of The Kentucky Bourbon Trail - Exploring the heart of the Bluegrass! We are a private tour company that offers bourbon tours, horse farm tours and other custom tours to showcase the best of Central Kentucky. We are located in Mercer County, Kentucky and often partner with local hotels in Lexington and Central Kentucky to offer tours to their guests. We offer pick locations in Lexington Ky and Harrodsburg as well as custom tour pick up locations.
Reviewed By Chris H - Danville, Kentucky
Visited three distilleries in one day and back to Lexington hotel in time for a nap before dinner! well organized outing by Bruce made sure we hit the high points in a timely manner, next time hopefully the distilleries will be more active and not...MoreThanks for your review Distilleries let their employees enjoy the holidays as well. Limited activity during those times. Come back and see us again Bruce
5. Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 545 reviews
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is a landmark destination rooted in the spirit of the Kentuckians that called this place home for more than a century. Discover inspiring legacies, fresh-air adventures and spirited hospitality throughout Shaker Village's 3,000 acres. Onsite amenities include overnight accommodations, dining and catering services, retail shops, historical exhibitions and tours, a farm and garden area, a nature preserve, multi-use trail system, riverboat rides, equestrian stable and an extensive calendar of special programs, activities and events.
Reviewed By imtom55711 - Largo, Florida
Almost all of the buildings were closed to tourists. Most of them had signs indicating they were only for overnight guests. A couple of the larger buildings, like the meeting house, were closed for renovation. I've been to several historical villages, and this was probably the least interesting. We did have a nice lunch there though. They have some gift shops also. But for the most part, this was a complete waste of time.
6. Old Fort Harrod State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By MaryGregg - Trafalgar, Indiana
My husband and I visited the Fort at around 11 am in October. Even though there were two hundred school children having a tour at the same time it was very well organized. Each area had a very knowledgeable guide telling stories of a person in history or showing the skills of survival for the time period. We either had an individual talk or we listened in on one of the school groups.
7. Big Red Stables
Overall Ratings
5 based on 37 reviews
Ride a horse in the heart of central Kentucky. Open year round BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Sunset rides on the farm April-October. We also hire horses for off-site riding at Shaker Village and Eagles Nest. 12 year old minimum age limit and 225 lbs. maximum weight limit.
Reviewed By cindytarleton - Camby, Indiana
My Husband and I rode with Emily and Drew last weekend. We had an awesome time. I am an experienced rider and my husband is a moderate rider. For me most trail horses are pokey and boring "Not these". We rode through beautiful pastures of...MoreThank you Cindy. We loved having y'all out to ride and look forward to seeing you out again. Have a good day, Emily
8. Devine's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Come see us for all of your fall family fun! Each admission includes 10 acres of corn mazes, hayrides, pick your own pumpkins(includes a great pumpkin!), Kids activities, & petting area. Great place for school groups, church outings and birthday parties. Want to add a little adventure? Try our Zip Line Racers! Come back Halloween weekend for the "Field of Horror".
Reviewed By Ronswifeyky - Lexington, Kentucky
My youngest daughter started kindergarten this year and her very first field trip was to Devine's. We had never been here before but were looking forward to it. The parking is typical for pumpkin patches, gravel or grass but we were able to park fairly close because the they were closed to the public for this event. There was only one other small daycare of class in addition to our county's students. Everything here is directed more towards smaller children and children under 10. There is a large slide but has two sets of walkways to get to the top and many children were pushing kids out of the way due to the fact that there was no employees on hand to ensure that kids were following the rules. The small corn maze is great for preschoolers and the larger corn maze, although daunting to look at online, was quite easy and took us aproximately 15 minutes to navigate. The food is great with hot dogs, burger, chips, pop, hot apple cider, and candy. The lines can get quite long and there is not nearly enough tables for people to sit and eat. It is best to eat before or after the noon lunch rush. Now for the biggest downside, the pumpkins we picked were starting to rot just 3 days after picking them and we even cleaned and coated it to try to preserve it. The pumpkin selection is minimal and most are identical is size and shape. I would rather find a roadside stand that a farmer has with pumpkins than get them here again. Overall it was a good day and our little one truly enjoyed all the fun things that were just her size.
9. Dixie Belle Riverboat Rides
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By jamie_sue_12 - Unadilla, New York
While spending the day at Shaker Village, my daughter and I realized that if our lunch at The Trustees' Table didn't take too long(separate review), we could make the riverboat ride to end our wonderful day. The staff at The Trustees' Table was happy to accommodate so we could maximize our experience.
The ride down the river was so relaxing and entertaining. The captain of the boat was hilarious and imparted great information, peppered with jokes delivered perfectly in a delightful southern accent. The views were terrific and it was an ideal way to end our day at Shaker Village.
There is so much to do and see, we wished we had another day or two to spend there.
10. Party On Air Extreme Inflatables, llc
Overall Ratings
5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By amay2 - Danville, Kentucky
Party on Air is on the cutting edge of new inflatables! My kids love to visit during open bounce and have been to countless wonderful birthday parties. The owners care about their customers and go out of their way to make it a positive experience for parents and children. Most importantly they clean the inflatables daily!
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