The main building is set in Harrodsburg's old trustee office, with its elaborate double-helix stairwell. Rooms are large, lovely and full of light, with high ceilings, wood furnishings and two rockers to read/snooze in. Rooms in 12 other heritage buildings follow suit. There are 72 rooms in total.
Shaker Village Inn
Bluegrass Country
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