Whiskey Row

Spanning the 100 block of W. Main Street and extending north to Washington Street, this one block-long entertainment district preserves a collection of buildings constructed between 1852 and 1905. The area is defined by its Revivalist and Chicago School architecture, featuring ornate cast-iron storefronts that once served as the primary offices and warehouses for the city’s bourbon and tobacco industries. Today, these historic structures have been repurposed into a dense cluster of restaurants, bars, and hotels, serving as a visual centerpiece for those touring the bourbon trail. While the district functions as a historical and architectural exhibition, its current identity is tied closely to the spirits industry.