Wallis Home and Arboretum, also located on Pleasant Street, is the state headquarters for the Garden Clubs of Central Kentucky. The refurbished house, built in the 1850s, and the breathtaking garden are open to the public. The Wallis Home is also available for receptions and parties.

Duncan Tavern, built in 1788, was visited by frontiersmen Daniel Boone and Simon Kenton. It is now the headquarters for the Kentucky Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The building has been furnished with rare Kentucky antiques, and boasts one of the finest historical and genealogical libraries in the state. Duncan Tavern is open for tours.

The newly remodeled Bourbon County Courthouse

Cane Ridge Meeting House, on Cane Ridge Road, six miles east of Paris. Built in 1791, it is the largest one-room log structure in the country. The log building is now housed inside a large stone structure, which protects it from the elements. The Cane Ridge Meeting House is the site of the Great Revival of 1801, where an estimated 25,000 worshippers gathered. The meeting house and museum are open to the public from April to October, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.

Colville Covered Bridge, built in 1877. It is the last covered bridge remaining in Bourbon County.

Directions from Vardens to Colville Bridge:
12.7 mi - about 23 mins
1.Head northeast on Main St/US-460 E/US-68-BR E toward E 5th St Continue to follow US-68-BR E (1.1 mi)
2.Continue on Millersburg Rd/US-68 (6.8 mi)
3.Turn left at KY-1893 (3.0 mi)
4.Turn right at Colville Rd/KY-3118 (0.5 mi)
5.Turn left to stay on Colville Rd/KY-3118 (1.2 mi)

Near Paris, Ky:

Mary Todd Lincoln House 578 W Main Street, Lexington. In 1977, the girlhood home of Mary Todd Lincoln opened to the public and became the first house museum in America to honor a First Lady. Standing gracefully on West Main Street, this two-story, late Georgian structure was the home of the Todds from 1832 until 1849. At that time, a detailed inventory of the contents of the house was made and this inventory has proven invaluable in the current restoration. Today, the 14 room house contains period furniture, family portraits and furnishings from the Todds as well as the Lincolns. A garden reflects the charm of the original and a pleasant respite for visitors.

Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate 120 Sycamore Road, Lexington. The magnificent 18-room mansion stands in the heart of one of Lexington's most beautiful residential districts, a reminder of the rich heritage left by Henry Clay and his descendants. This National Historic Landmark houses the Henry Clay Memorial Foundation and historic house museum, boasting a rare collection comprised almost exclusively of original Clay family items. Several historic outbuildings, a formal garden and 17 acres of wooded parkland complete Ashland's graceful setting.