Visit Hodgenville

Experience the Best in Kentucky at Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace.

Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace

Visit three unique Lincoln experiences in his Kentucky birthplace throughout the year.

Wonderful Food & Dining

Our award-winning restaurants offer something for everyone!
Learn more about area restaurants or download this list for easy reference.

The Great Outdoors

Enjoy our beautiful parks, trails, and walks or take a scenic drive to explore Kentucky’s Quilt Trail and Historic Highway Markers.

Music and Entertainment

Enjoy Country, Bluegrass, and Gospel music every Saturday night at The Lincoln Jamboree and throughout the year at public concerts on Lincoln Square and CreekFront Park.

A Vibrant Business Community

The LaRue County Chamber of Commerce brings local businesses together to produce events throughout the year and is a valuable resource for new businesses interested in our community.

Kentucky’s Best Festival

For the past half-century, Lincoln Days Celebration has welcomed thousands to Hodgenville for our annual festival honoring the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln with unique and family-friendly events and activities.


A Unique Lincoln Experience.


Lincoln’s Birthplace

See where the story began at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park.


The Lincoln Museum

Walk through Lincoln’s Life at Kentucky’s Official Tribute to Abraham Lincoln, The Lincoln Museum.


Lincoln’s Boyhood Home

Enjoy the beauty of the Knob Creek region and learn about Lincoln’s boyhood in Kentucky.


Only in Hodgenville!

Unique Stores
& Shopping

Take a stroll downtown and visit art galleries and boutiques, as well as local farm-to-table orchards and produce vendors.

Kentucky’s Best Burgers, Coffee, and Sweets

For more than 90 year’s Laha’s Red Castle has been a destination for the perfect burger. Take a stroll downtown and enjoy Kentucky’s best coffee at Vibe or the exceptional fudge and homemade treats at The Sweet Shoppe – a Best in Kentucky Hall of Fame awardee.

Events for Everybody in Every Season

Hodgenville hosts events in every season that will appeal to everyone in your family. From the lights and sights of Christmas to the spectacle of Fourth of July, there’s always something to enjoy in Hodgenville!


Maps, Guides, and Local Resources

Getting Here

Hodgenville is located in central Kentucky and is in the Eastern Time Zone. Click on “View larger map” to activate directions from your computer or smart phone.

Hodgenville Map
History & Genealogy Resources

LaRue County Genealogy Society

LaRue County Herald News

LaRue County Public Library

The Lincoln Museum

Lincoln Heritage National Scenic Byway

Lincoln Heritage Trail

Kentucky Historical Markers

Community & Government Resources

Hodgenville City Hall & Website

LaRue County Courthouse & Website

LaRue County Chamber of Commerce

Drive Times

Elizabethtown, Kentucky (10 minute drive )
Bardstown, Kentucky (30 minute drive)
Louisville, Kentucky (1 hour drive)
Lexington Kentucky (1.5 hour drive)
Nashville, Tennessee (2 hour drive – Central Time Zone)
Cincinnati, Ohio (2.5 hour drive)
Paducah, Kentucky (3 hour drive – Central Time Zone)


Event Venues

Best in Kentucky

Home Stays

Motel and RV Hookups

Come enjoy Abraham Lincoln… and a lot more in Hodgenville.