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Elizabethtown is a charming little Kentucky city, established in 1793. Elizabethtown, or “E-town” as it’s known by locals, is a small transportation and commercial center located at the junction of the north-south I-65 and east-west Western Kentucky Parkway and just a short drive south of Louisville. 

If parks and recreation are your things, and you love the outdoors, there are over 15 options here to choose from.  Keep reading, and we mention a few favorites a bit later on.  Did you know that Elizabethtown has maintained trails and 10 neighborhood and community parks totaling 650 acres?

With a population of close to 30,000 people over an area of about 27.24 miles, there are fabulous places for dining.  You will find your typical chain-style places to eat, but if you explore a bit further you’ll be treated to some fine, hometown delicious dining.  

Everyone who comes to Elizabethtown tries the bourbon. After all, there is plenty of that here.  Try a bourbon cocktail, or if you are more daring, try homemade bourbon ice cream. 

There are many fun places to choose from and E-Town is still growing!  Too many to list but you can head over to Tourtown.com and take a peek!

There is a notable historic district in the small, mostly nondescript downtown.   Many enjoy a walking tour of the historic downtown.  Elizabethtown really offers something for everyone.  It is truly a wonderful place to live, work, play, and raise a family. Known as a diverse community with annual festivals, award-winning schools Elizabethtown is growing every day.

Nightlife

Bourbon Barrel Tavern
Impellizzeri’s Pizza
J.R. Neighbors
Pappaw's BBQ & More
Heartland Sports Pub
Boombozz Craft Pizza and Taphouse
Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar of Elizabethtown
Flywheel Brewing
 

Entertainment

Heartland Mini Golf
Sky's The Limit Indoor Trampoline & Adventure Park
Elizabethtown Sports Park
Crowne Pointe Theatre
The Historical State Theater Complex

School District Information

Elementary School

Cecilia Valley Elementary School
Creekside Elementary School
G.C Burkhead Elementary School
Heartland Elementary School
Lakewood Elementary School
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
 Middle School

Bluegrass Middle School
East Hardin Middle School
J.T. Alton Middle School
North Middle School
West Hardin Middle School
College View Campus

High School

Central Hardin High School
John Hardin High School
North Hardin High School
Elizabethtown High School
Hardin County Schools Early College and Career