Location: La Grange
Top Things to do in La Grange
What to do and see in La Grange, United States: The Best Places and Tips
La Grange is a home rule-class city in Oldham County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 8,082 at the time of the 2010 U.S. census. It is the seat of its county.
Restaurants in La Grange
1. Karen's Book Barn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
We have over 20,000 new and used books, gifts, and cards. We are located on Main Street La Grange Kentucky where a train runs down the street 26-30 times a day.
Reviewed By Phillip G - La Grange, Kentucky
Coffee and Sweets right on the unique the Unique Main Street of LaGrange, KY where CSX Railroad "Streetruns". One of just a few places where this happens in the U.S. Authors often have book signings here. They have a extremely large selection of used books. Great place to have a coffee and watch the trains.
2. Kentucky Artisan Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
The Kentucky Artisan Distillery opened in 2012, as Oldham County's first distillery since Prohibition. We are a contract distiller and bottler, and are now the home of Jefferson's Bourbons. Guests learn the story behind this incredibly unique brand while touring a craft distillery in an up-close and personal way. Every tour is a behind-the-scenes tour!
Reviewed By ASBCRB
Great tour. Lessley did an excellent job and we've been on a lot of bourbon tours. She is top shelf. They have a pretty cool business going and several innovative products. Worth the stop.
3. Lake Jericho Recreational Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By AAHolt - United States
If you're looking for a peaceful place to fish or to take to the water on a kayak, then perhaps Lake Jericho Recreational Area is the place for you. There is a small day use fee to enter the area or you can pay a larger fee to camp overnight. If you're there for the day, keep in mind that you must start packing up to leave so that you are out of there by dark. They start checking on you before dark to ensure that you understand you need to go.
4. Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Louisville's 33-acre public botanical garden & horticulture research center offers magnificent garden displays & family friendly gardening activities for all levels. Stroll the spacious grounds that are home to stunning and varied gardens featuring an expansive plant collection of beautiful, rare & unusual specimens. Visit our stone castle and Yew Dell's award winning Bank Bark & Pavilion. Offering year-round activities from casual plant walks & guided tours to first-rate workshops and lectures. Yew Dell will inspire the gardener in everyone.
Reviewed By John B - Slingerlands, New York
We visited on a sunny spring day and were rewarded first with the sight of the castle, the workmanship of Theodore Klein, who with his wife Martha Lee, spent 50 years developing a family farm, successful commercial nursery and an extensive collection of plants and gardens. He introduced more than 60 new plant varieties for the gardens.
The gardens are now a non-profit organization. Following Klein's death in 1998 a group formed to purchase the property and develop it into a public botanical garden. In 2012 Yew Dell was designated by Horticulture Magazine as one of the top 10 destination gardens in the U.S. and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Much more could be said about the community involvement (1200 members and 250 volunteers), and Yew Dell's gardening, research and educational activities. Suffice it to say, you will enjoy thoroughly your walk through the Holly Allee, two rows of American Holly trained into an evergreen tunnel and the only access to the secret garden; a traverse of the serpentine garden and a visit to the castle, as well as most everything else in this remarkable setting.
Admission is only $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and free for children under 12 and active military. Free admission January-March.
5. Oldham County History Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Mark M - La Grange, Kentucky
If you've not ventured to LaGrange, you're missing a trip back in time.
Great little railroad town with main street shops and restaurants. Only a couple of blocks, but worth the short hop from Louisville.
The Historical Center features varied artifacts from LaGrange's and Oldham County's past. Extremely interesting, especially for those interested in equestrian and agricultural history.
6. Openrange
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
OpenRange Indoor Gun Range and Gun Store is located in Crestwood Kentucky, just 10 minutes from Lousiville [Exit 14 on the 71] We're a state of the art facility with 5 x 100 yard rifle stations and 12 pistol stations - all featuring Mancom programmable targetry and the most advanced air cleaning system in any facility in America. OpenRange is also a fully licensed Gun Shop and we have a Conference and Training Center as well as Rentals and Ultrasound cleaning services. OpenRange is very proud to have just received a five star rating from the NSSF - come-on over and see how passionate we are about the shooting sports and the idea of running a facility thats second-to-none! ... or just rent a machine gun and let off some steam! ;-)
Reviewed By Mark W - Louisville, Kentucky
We have only used the handgun range but have been multiple times. The staff is always very curtious and they will take the time to help novice shooters. Only downside is sometimes on the weekend the place gets very busy so you should call ahead.Thank you for your response & review of our range! We work to be 5-Star for our shooters, and we are glad that we are worth the drive! Thank you!
7. Gallery 104
Overall Ratings
5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Phillip G - La Grange, Kentucky
Gallery 104 is a juried fine art gallery in the heart of La Grange, Kentucky. Local artists proudly display some of the most imaginative and stunning artwork seen in Kentucky.
Visit – Gallery 104 which is easy to find on the north east side of Main Street in La Grange. Visit us and discover wonderful works of art, tour the gallery – and treat yourself to a relaxing time.
Gallery 104
104 East Main Street
La Grange, KY 40031
8. Rainy Day Resale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By eliteller - Chicago, Illinois
Came here, coincidentally, on a rainy day.
Though small, the shop is clean and organized, family-run, has reasonable pricing, a wide selection, and a mix of old and new. You could tell that they handpicked quality items to sell.
What's also really nice is that they print the tag for each item and include the date when they got it in the store / put it on the rack.
However, be careful with the railroad tracks outside, as they pass right through the middle of the street without any markers or barriers; except for a couple gates at the bigger intersections. (Being an outsider, I thought they were either just for show, rarely used, or used by small trains. ...I was wrong on all three guesses...)
9. LaGrange Railroad Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Join us at our Main Street location. We are the only location in Kentucky with a train running directly down the street. We are a short drive off I-71, exit 22. We are an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization. See the steam engine, 1929 dining car, caboose and museum exhibits.
Reviewed By I_Like_Cats_12 - San Antonio
Closed when we were there but we could walk around the tracks and see the trains. It is also right on an active rain road line, so you may get lucky and be there when one goes by (they go slow in the area).
10. The Parklands of Floyds Fork
Overall Ratings
5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By Sony S
Truly the jewel of the city. There’s so many special features to this gorgeous location. The trails are well maintained for walkers, runners or bikers. The steams and ponds are perfectly showcased for beauty and usability. It’s heart warming seeing a father/son fishing together or a duo kayaking along the steam. Bring your kids and let them explore nature. The playground and spray grounds are so much fun. Its free of trash and has the cleanest bathrooms. The Jones family and all the contributors who believed in this park and made it a reality are dreammakers. It represents a vision for our city to be healthy, happy and enjoying nature together as a community. We should all join with a membership to keep the Parklands just the way it is.
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