• Elizabethtown is the county seat of Hardin County, Kentucky. It is located about 44 miles north of Louisville and 131 miles south of Nashville, Tennessee. If you are planning a trip to Hardin County, you will find plenty of indoor and outdoor activities in the area for the whole family.
  
  

Hardin County History Museum

• The Hardin County History Museum features various displays of memorabilia such as artifacts and documents that relate to the history of Hardin County, from the days of the area's early Indian inhabitants to modern times. The museum has permanent exhibits as well as rotating exhibits throughout the year. Guided tours are available to the public by appointment only. The museum also features guest speakers on occasion.
  
  Hardin County History Museum
  
  201 W. Dixie Ave.
  
  Elizabethtown, KY 42701
  
  270-763-8339
  
  hardinkyhistory.org
  
  

Freeman Lake Park

• If you are looking for outdoor fun Hardin County, Freeman Lake is the place to go. It features a 170-acre lake, plus seven miles of walking trails around the lake. The park is also home to 93 acres of picnic areas, volleyball courts, playgrounds and an 18-hole disc golf course. Freeman Lake Park is open from 7 a.m. to dusk every day. Throughout the year, the park serves as a venue for various events, such as the Kentucky Heartland Festival in August, the Fourth of July Celebration and Christmas in the Park.
  
  Freeman Lake Park
  
  140 Freeman Lake Park Rd.
  
  Elizabethtown, KY 42701
  
  270-769-3916
  
  touretown.com
  
  

The Schmidt Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia

• The Schmidt Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia is an 8,000 square foot facility that features various Coca-Cola artifacts. Visitors can check out antique Coca-Cola delivery vehicles, bottling works, vending machines, toys, bottle displays, a Santa exhibit and a complete collection of classic Coca-Cola serving trays. There is also a museum store on-site. The museum is open year round, Monday through Saturday. Admission ranges from $2 to $5.
  
  The Schmidt Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia
  
  109 Buffalo Creek Dr.
  
  Elizabethtown, KY 42701
  
  270-234-1100
  
  schmidtmuseum.com
  
  

The Historic State Theater

• The Historic State Theater was constructed in 1942 and is one of the few remaining examples of Art Deco architecture in Hardin County, according to the theater's website. It currently hosts small productions such as music, dance, drama and comedy performances. The theater is also home to the First Federal Gallery, a 3,700 square foot gallery that hosts various art displays, weddings and special events.
  
  The Historic State Theater
  
  209 W. Dixie Ave.
  
  Elizabethtown, KY 42701
  
  270-234-8358
  
  historicstatetheater.org