WELCOME to Winchester!
From the Birthplace of Beer Cheese and the Beer Cheese Capital of the World to the world’s only Beer Cheese Trail® and Beer Cheese Festival… from the home of Ale-8-One — the only soft drink invented in Kentucky still in existence — to the downtown Historic District with its “High on Main” elevated sidewalk… from a Nature Preserve sheltering rare and endangered plants to a Heritage Preserve imprinted with the footfalls of frontier explorer Daniel Boone… Winchester is Pioneering. Authentic. Genuine. Real.
Winchester is Always Original — and invites you to find your Original in Winchester.
Featured Attractions
Beer Cheese Trail®
We proudly host fifteen beer cheese stops, plus the annual Beer Cheese Festival – held the second Saturday each June. Held in historic Downtown Winchester, the Festival celebrates commercial and amateur beer cheese makers and offers food,
Bluegrass Heritage Museum
The Bluegrass Heritage Museum is Winchester, Kentucky, is a treasure trove of the region’s rich history and cultural heritage. Housed in a historic building, the museum showcases exhibits that highlight the diverse stories and traditions
Civil War Fort at Boonesboro
Step into history at the Civil War Fort at Boonesboro where the echoes of the Civil War still resonate. This historic site bears witness to the struggles and sacrifices of soldiers who fought amidst its fields and forests. Visitors can wand