"Boarding takes place in Bardstown aboard refurbished 1940s vintage dining cars; passengers are advised to wear "business casual attire or higher." Experiences include the Bourbon Excursion, a 2.5-hour, 35-mile round-trip journey featuring a four-course dinner, a bourbon tasting, and pastoral views of the Kentucky countryside—the route even passes the Jim Beam distillery." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines