# The Most Patriotic Things To Do In America: 2026 Guide

> Celebrate America's 250th with the most patriotic experiences nationwide. Visit James B. Beam Distilling Co. and start your 2026 road trip today!

**Published:** 2026-09-26 | **Updated:** 2026-10-31 | **Author:** renatoloureiro
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*Written by: Tyler Himes, Senior Brand Manager – James B. Beam Distilling Co.*

## Key Takeaways For A 2026 Patriotic Trip

- Standing before the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights at the National Archives is the most powerful single patriotic experience in America.
- July 4, 2026 marks America’s 250th anniversary, and museums, parks, and cities nationwide are planning special events and exhibitions.
- This guide focuses on hands-on activities such as walking historic battlefields, attending naturalization ceremonies, and touring state capitols.
- Regional recommendations span the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, South, Midwest, and West, with highlights like Boston’s Freedom Trail, Gettysburg, and Mount Rushmore.
- James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Kentucky serves as the bourbon-country anchor stop, connecting American history to a long-running family craft.

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## Why 2026 Is The Year To Go: America 250

[July 4, 2026 marks the United States’ semiquincentennial, 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence](https://govinfo.gov/features/america-250). The national commemorations are the most extensive in a generation. The [America250 organization, the only national nonpartisan body charged by Congress to lead the commemoration](https://america250.org/faq-america250s-role-in-americas-250th-anniversary), has organized programming at the local, state, national, and international levels, with major events in New York City, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and communities nationwide.

Two Smithsonian institutions anchor the Washington, D.C. programming. The [National Museum of American History’s “In Pursuit Of Life, Liberty & Happiness” exhibition runs through the end of 2026](https://smithsonianmag.com/blogs/national-museum-american-history/2026/09/24/from-revolutionary-war-history-to-macaroni-and-cheese-whats-happening-at-the-national-museum-of-american-history-this-october), featuring 250 objects across 250,000 square feet, including the desk Thomas Jefferson used to draft the Declaration of Independence and the Star-Spangled Banner. Admission is free, and no passes are required. Confirm current hours and programming at [si.edu](https://si.edu) before visiting.

At the National Archives, [“Free And Independent: A Celebration Of The Declaration” opened April 25, 2026, and runs through July 5, 2027](https://archives.gov/press/press-releases/2026/nr26-2). The exhibition features 40 original artifacts and tells the story of how the Declaration has been preserved over 250 years. Advance tickets are reservable at [archives.gov](https://archives.gov). The [National Park Service’s USA 250 programming](https://nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/usa-250.htm) adds events at historic sites across the country. Travelers should confirm current schedules directly with each institution before booking.

## The Most Patriotic Things To Do In America, By Region

### Northeast

1. **Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail As A Multi-Day Experience.** The 2.5-mile trail connects 16 historic sites, running from Boston Common to the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown. Rushing it in an afternoon means missing the depth. Spread it across two days, linger at the Old South Meeting House and Paul Revere’s House, and pair it with Boston Harborfest programming. Most sites are free or low-cost, though some charge a small admission. No reservation is required for the trail itself, but guided tours book up.
2. **Stand On Lexington Green And Concord’s North Bridge.** The opening shots of the American Revolution were fired on April 19, 1775. The fighting began at Lexington Green around 5:00 a.m. and continued later that morning at Concord’s North Bridge. Historians still debate which specific shots came first. Minute Man National Historical Park is free to visit. Its grounds, trails, and parking areas are open daily year-round from sunrise to sunset. Visitor centers and historic homes have limited seasonal hours and close on certain holidays, so check [nps.gov](https://nps.gov) for ranger programs and current hours. Plan two to three hours for both sites.
3. **Attend A Military Band Or Patriotic Concert.** Boston’s Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the Charles River Esplanade is one of the country’s signature patriotic concerts, [free, outdoors, and historically grounded](https://unearththevoyage.com/15-best-places-to-celebrate-the-fourth-of-july-in-america). Arrive early, because the Esplanade fills hours before showtime.

### Mid-Atlantic

1. **Tour Independence Hall In Philadelphia.** The room where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were debated and signed is one of the most consequential spaces in American history. Guided tours require timed-entry tickets and a $1.00 per-ticket reservation fee. Tickets are not required during open-house hours or on certain dates such as July 1–4 and July 14. Verify current pricing and availability at [nps.gov](https://nps.gov) before visiting. The standard guided tour lasts about 15 to 20 minutes. The 4:20 p.m. expanded second-floor tour runs roughly 40 minutes.
2. **Walk Gettysburg Battlefield With A Licensed Guide.** A licensed battlefield guide riding with you in your car turns three days of Civil War fighting into a clear, moving story. Two-hour Licensed Battlefield Guide bus tours start and end at the Gettysburg Foundation’s Museum & Visitor Center. Verify current rates and availability at [nps.gov](https://nps.gov). The battlefield is free to walk independently.
3. **March The Grounds At Valley Forge.** Valley Forge National Historical Park is where Washington’s Continental Army endured the winter of 1777–78. The park covers about 3,452 acres and charges no entrance fee. Grounds are open year-round every day from 7 AM to dark, but the Visitor Center and other facilities keep more limited daily hours and close on holidays. The Encampment Tour is a 10-mile driving loop with 9 major stops. Allow 20 minutes to 2–3 hours by vehicle, depending on how often you stop. Ranger-led programs run seasonally.

### Washington, D.C.

1. **Stand Before The Original Founding Documents At The National Archives.** The Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights are on permanent display in the Rotunda. [Admission is free](https://archives.gov/press/press-releases/2026/nr26-3), and timed-entry tickets are encouraged during peak periods. The “Free And Independent” special exhibition runs through July 2027.
2. **Explore The Smithsonian’s National Museum Of American History.** The museum is [free, open seven days a week](https://smithsonianmag.com/blogs/national-museum-american-history/2026/09/24/from-revolutionary-war-history-to-macaroni-and-cheese-whats-happening-at-the-national-museum-of-american-history-this-october), and in 2026 is anchored by “In Pursuit Of Life, Liberty & Happiness.” Allow three to four hours.
3. **Attend A Military Band Concert At The U.S. Capitol.** Bands representing different branches of the U.S. military perform free outdoor concerts on the U.S. Capitol West Front on weeknights from July 13 through August 28, 2026. No tickets are required. Check current schedules at [nps.gov](https://nps.gov).
4. **Watch A Naturalization Ceremony.** New citizens are sworn in at federal courthouses and historic sites across the country. Ceremonies are open to the public at many locations. Check with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for schedules.
5. **Witness The Changing Of The Guard At Arlington National Cemetery.** The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is guarded every minute of every day. The ceremony takes roughly 10 to 20 minutes. Admission to the cemetery is free. Arrive early on weekends.

### South

1. **Walk The Yorktown Battlefield Where The Revolution Ended.** The Colonial National Historical Park in Virginia preserves the site of the 1781 siege that effectively ended the Revolutionary War. A standard entrance pass costs $15.00 per adult age 16 and older and is good for 7 days. Ranger programs run seasonally. Allow two to three hours.
2. **Visit Monticello And Attend A Naturalization Ceremony.** Thomas Jefferson’s home hosts naturalization ceremonies on the Fourth of July, welcoming new citizens at one of the most symbolically resonant sites in the country. Admission fees apply, so verify current pricing at [monticello.org](https://monticello.org).
3. **Celebrate The Fourth In A Southern Small Town.** Many Southern communities host long-running Fourth of July parades, concerts, and fireworks that feel genuinely participatory and community-driven. Look for historic county seats and river towns in Virginia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, or Kentucky that build the day around local bands, veterans, and civic groups rather than large commercial shows.
4. **Make The Bourbon-Country Stop: The James B. Beam Distilling Co. In Clermont, Kentucky.** See the dedicated section below for details on this bourbon-country highlight.

### Midwest And West

1. **Tour A State Capitol.** Many state capitols, including those in Texas, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Washington, Colorado, Tennessee, and New Jersey, offer free guided tours. Tours typically include the rotunda and legislative chambers, though access to chambers may be restricted when the legislature is in session or due to official business. Most capitols require no reservation for individuals, while group tours should book in advance. A state capitol tour is one of the most underrated civic experiences in the country.
2. **Visit Mount Rushmore.** The sculpture of four presidents in the Black Hills of South Dakota is free to enter, though a parking fee applies. Verify the current amount at [nps.gov](https://nps.gov) before visiting. The Mount Rushmore Evening Lighting Program runs nightly from late May through the end of September, while the sculpture itself is illuminated nightly year-round.
3. **Sing “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” At A Minor-League Baseball Game.** Minor-league baseball is one of the most participatory American experiences, affordable and rooted in local communities. Tickets typically cost around $8–$10, with MiLB’s official survey putting the average adult ticket at about $8.10, Triple-A at $9.50, and lower levels less. No reservation is required beyond buying a ticket.

## Patriotism You Can Participate In

Participatory patriotism asks you to do more than watch. Attending a Memorial Day or Veterans Day ceremony asks you to bear witness. Watching a naturalization ceremony asks you to share the moment when someone new joins the American story. Touring a state capitol asks you to learn how self-government works. Singing “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” at a minor-league game asks you to join a crowd that has been doing the same thing for more than a century. Attending a military band performance asks you to sit with the music that has accompanied American history from the Revolution forward. These experiences are active, and they are worth planning a trip around.

## The Bourbon-Country Stop: James B. Beam Distilling Co.

James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky, is the recommended southern extension of a patriotic American road trip. The campus sits about 30 minutes south of Louisville, right off Interstate 65, between Louisville and [Bardstown, the Bourbon Capital of the World](https://usetorg.com/blog/how-bourbon-is-made).

![An aerial view of James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky. It's The Home of the World's #1 Bourbon: Jim Beam.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781203830436-7d752fb1bf89.jpeg)**An aerial view of James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky. It’s The Home of the World’s #1 Bourbon: Jim Beam.**

[The distillery’s own history](https://www.beamdistilling.com/about-us/beam-made-bourbon?utm_term=best-patriotic-things-in-america&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) shows a working operation where eight generations of one family have made bourbon since Jacob Beam sold his first barrel in 1795. [Jim Beam traces its Kentucky bourbon lineage to 1795, making it one of the oldest continuously operating bourbon families in America](https://tastingtable.com/2230637/most-iconic-liquor-brand-made-every-state). The family has never stopped, and that continuity makes the site a living American institution.

The numbers behind the operation are significant. Roughly 3.1 million barrels of bourbon are aging across the distillery’s warehouses. The campus is home not just to Jim Beam, the world’s #1 bourbon, but also to the entire Small Batch Collection: Knob Creek, Basil Hayden, Booker’s, and Baker’s, plus Little Book and Hardin’s Creek. That scale reflects a continuity Fred Noe, 7th-generation master distiller at James B. Beam Distilling Co., has described: “Bourbon and Kentucky have always been one and the same.” Grain, water, yeast, oak, and family together form an American story in distilled form.

![James B. Beam Distilling Co. has over 3 million barrels aging across its warehouses.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781203943355-6b46a19cd894.jpeg)**James B. Beam Distilling Co. has over 3 million barrels aging across its warehouses.**

[Kentucky’s natural limestone shelf filters water to create iron-free, calcium-rich water that shapes bourbon’s flavor, appearance, and fermentation](https://www.beamdistilling.com/about-us/beam-made-bourbon?utm_term=best-patriotic-things-in-america&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent). This place-based advantage has defined Beam bourbon since the beginning. [The distillery uses the same wild yeast strain Jim Beam captured at his Bardstown home in the early 1930s, which he personally safeguarded](https://www.beamdistilling.com/about-us/beam-made-bourbon?utm_term=best-patriotic-things-in-america&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent), carrying it back and forth in his Cadillac to keep it safe. That same strain still runs through nearly every Beam bourbon today.

![Jim Beam's original Cadillac, inside James B. Beam Distilling Co., seen on the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781203984170-f48a4eeae5ad.jpeg)**Jim Beam’s original Cadillac, inside James B. Beam Distilling Co., seen on the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting.**

The flagship experience is the **Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting**, a 75-minute grain-to-glass tour priced at $30 plus tax and fees, with groups capped at 24 guests. The tour is hands-on by design. Guests fill a real barrel, dump a real barrel, and taste five bourbons as they go at the moments that explain them, rather than in a rushed pour at the end. Guests can also bottle their own Knob Creek on the T-Line and press a thumbprint into the wax seal. Seventh-generation master distiller Fred Noe and eighth-generation master distiller Freddie Noe are on site nearly every day. The Kitchen Table restaurant turns a tour into a full day out. The distillery holds a [4.7-star average across more than 1,400 Google reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/place/James+B.+Beam+Distilling+Co./@37.931145,-85.6549989,17z/data=!4m10!1m2!2m1!1sbeam+distillery+google!3m6!1s0x886901aff214fe0f:0x6344565b40dec517!8m2!3d37.931145!4d-85.652424!15sChZiZWFtIGRpc3RpbGxlcnkgZ29vZ2xlIgOIAQGSAQpkaXN0aWxsZXJ54AEA!16s%2Fg%2F11rrzll3q?entry=ttu).

![Freddie Noe (8th generation) and Fred Noe (7th generation), master distillers of James B. Beam Distilling Co.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781204090427-996e188580f7.jpeg)**Freddie Noe (8th generation) and Fred Noe (7th generation), master distillers of James B. Beam Distilling Co.**

All tasting experiences are 21+ with valid ID. Active military visit free with valid ID, and veterans receive a discount. Please enjoy responsibly. Drink Smart®.

Advance booking is strongly recommended. Popular times sell out, especially on weekends and during Derby and football seasons. The distillery is located at 568 Happy Hollow Rd., Clermont, KY 40110.

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## A 2026 Patriotic Road Trip Itinerary

A natural 2026 patriotic road trip moves from the Revolution’s beginning to its end, then south into living American history. A suggested routing:

- **Boston** — Freedom Trail, Lexington Green, Concord’s North Bridge (2–3 days)
- **Philadelphia** — Independence Hall, the [Wawa Welcome America festival programming](https://unearththevoyage.com/15-best-places-to-celebrate-the-fourth-of-july-in-america) (1–2 days)
- **Gettysburg** — battlefield tour with a licensed guide (1 day)
- **Washington, D.C.** — National Archives, Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, Arlington National Cemetery (2–3 days)
- **Yorktown, Virginia** — where the Revolution ended (1 day)
- **Clermont, Kentucky** — James B. Beam Distilling Co., the recommended southern extension and bourbon-country anchor (1 day, with time for The Kitchen Table and the American Outpost)

Travelers should confirm hours, reservation requirements, and 2026 America 250 programming at each stop before booking. The [America250 event calendar at america250.org](https://america250.org/faq-america250s-role-in-americas-250th-anniversary) and the [National Park Service’s USA 250 page](https://nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/usa-250.htm) are reliable sources for current programming.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What Is The Most Patriotic Town In America?

Bristol, Rhode Island, makes a strong claim. [The town has hosted the oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in the United States since 1785](https://npr.org/2026/07/03/nx-s1-5866791/rhode-island-town-claims-longest-july-4th-observance), just two years after the end of the Revolutionary War. Its [Military, Civic and Firemen’s Parade draws hundreds of thousands of visitors annually](https://boston.com/travel/new-england-travel/2026/05/22/new-england-town-best-4th-of-july-celebrations). The [center lines on Hope Street are painted red, white, and blue](https://bostonglobe.com/2026/07/03/metro/ri-bristol-oldest-fourth-of-july-celebration) for the celebration season. Other cities such as Philadelphia, Lexington, and Concord also have defensible claims rooted in Revolutionary history.

### What Is The Most Patriotic State?

Massachusetts makes a strong case as the birthplace of the American Revolution. Lexington, Concord, Bunker Hill, and the Freedom Trail are all within the state’s borders, and [it was the first state to celebrate Independence Day](https://nbcboston.com/250-america-anniversary/new-englands-guide-to-upcoming-america-250th-and-fourth-of-july-events/3972863). Kentucky is another defensible answer. It is the home of bourbon, [declared America’s Native Spirit by Congress in 1964](https://glassandnote.com/culture/kentucky-bourbon-affair), and the site of some of the country’s oldest continuously operating family institutions. The answer depends on whether you emphasize Revolutionary history, civic tradition, or living cultural heritage.

### What Are The Best Patriotic Things To Do For The 4th Of July?

The most participatory Fourth of July experiences combine historical grounding with community involvement. Attending a [public reading of the Declaration of Independence, held at the Old State House in Boston, Independence Square in Philadelphia](https://nbcboston.com/250-america-anniversary/new-englands-guide-to-upcoming-america-250th-and-fourth-of-july-events/3972863), and historic sites across the country, offers a direct way to engage with the founding document. Watching or participating in a naturalization ceremony, attending a military band concert, and joining a small-town parade all ask something of the participant rather than simply providing a spectacle. For bourbon enthusiasts, the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky, offers a hands-on distillery experience rooted in more than 230 years of American family history, a living piece of the national story. All tasting experiences are 21+ with valid ID. Please enjoy responsibly.

### What Are Patriotic Things To Do In Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. offers more concentrated patriotic programming in 2026 than any other American city. Standing before the original founding documents at the National Archives Rotunda builds on the National Archives experience described above. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, with its “In Pursuit Of Life, Liberty & Happiness” exhibition running through the end of 2026, is [free and open seven days a week](https://smithsonianmag.com/blogs/national-museum-american-history/2026/09/24/from-revolutionary-war-history-to-macaroni-and-cheese-whats-happening-at-the-national-museum-of-american-history-this-october). The Changing of the Guard at Arlington National Cemetery, free military band concerts on the Capitol grounds, and the [National Independence Day Parade along Constitution Avenue](https://unearththevoyage.com/15-best-places-to-celebrate-the-fourth-of-july-in-america) round out the options. Confirm current hours and programming at each institution before visiting, because 2026 America 250 schedules may affect access and capacity.

### What Are Patriotic Things To Do In Boston?

Boston’s Freedom Trail is the most historically dense patriotic walk in the country, a 2.5-mile path that connects 16 official historic sites in downtown Boston, the North End, and Charlestown. Walking it at a deliberate pace, with stops at the Old South Meeting House, Paul Revere’s House, and the Bunker Hill Monument, takes the better part of two days. [Boston Harborfest, held annually around the Fourth of July, is one of the largest Independence Day festivals in the nation](https://nbcboston.com/250-america-anniversary/new-englands-guide-to-upcoming-america-250th-and-fourth-of-july-events/3972863). The festival features historical reenactments, harbor activities, and a [public reading of the Declaration of Independence from the Old State House balcony](https://nbcboston.com/250-america-anniversary/new-englands-guide-to-upcoming-america-250th-and-fourth-of-july-events/3972863). The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the Charles River Esplanade is free and [draws hundreds of thousands of attendees](https://unearththevoyage.com/15-best-places-to-celebrate-the-fourth-of-july-in-america). No reservation is required for the Freedom Trail itself, though guided tours and some Harborfest events book up in advance.

## Conclusion: Make 2026 The Year You Participate

The most patriotic things to do in America are the ones where you step into the story. Standing before the original founding documents, walking the fields where the Revolution began and ended, attending a naturalization ceremony, singing at a minor-league game, and touring a state capitol are experiences that ask something of you. They are worth planning a trip around, and as noted, 2026 is the year to do them.

The definitive bourbon-country stop on a patriotic American road trip is the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky, a living American institution carried forward by the same family described above. It is the past still operating, the same family making whiskey the same way on the same Kentucky ground. That is patriotism you can participate in. All tasting experiences are 21+ with valid ID. Please enjoy responsibly. Drink Smart®.

*This content is produced by and on behalf of James B. Beam Distilling Co.*

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    - **ReviewBody:** Been on a Bourbon Trail. Took a tour that started here. After several days and spots, I can say this was the best bourbon experience overall.nFelt super welcome from the moment we walked in the door.nThe pacing of samples was spot on.nThe offerings upstairs in the bar were some of the most reasonable prices I've seen. Really hard to find offerings were available to sample before purchasing.nThe tour of the grounds was very enjoyable and enlightening.nThe restaurant, The Table, had some fantastic eats (and drinks).nIf I ever hop on the bourbon trail again, this will definitely be one of the spots I will visit.
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    - **DatePublished:** 2026-03-09T04:26:12.161178933Z
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      **Person:**

      - **Name:** Clay Potter
    - **ReviewBody:** We arrived a little early for appetizers at the kitchen. The duck poppers & deviled eggs were amazing! Falcon was a wonderful tour guide! We finished with bottling our own bottle of Knob Creek 9, dipping our fingertips in the wax, & laser engraving the bottle in celebration of a 60th birthday. Definitely recommend a tour!
      **Rating:**

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    - **DatePublished:** 2026-02-25T22:46:46.056782889Z
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      **Person:**

      - **Name:** Artur Ciegotura
    - **ReviewBody:** Even though we were not able to secure the most comprehensive tour we were still pretty pleased with what we saw. We had a bus pick us up from the store and drive us to one of the warehouses on the campus. The lady guiding us was so knowledgeable about the brand as well as the entire operation. We were in the actual warehouse and witnessed thousands of barrels stacked up on wooden scaffolding. The overwhelming smell of bourbon maturing in those barrels was unbelievable. And it was hot that day. We got to open one of the barrels and tasted the bourbon right out of it on the spot. What a great treat. When we got back to the store, we walked around the campus a bit, saw the Beam family original house. The Jim Beam store was a pretty cool place to visit. Lots of history and exhibits, plus the display of the bottles and the merchandise. I highly recommend going there for, at least, a half day to get the full experience, dine at the restaurant etc.
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    - **DatePublished:** 2026-01-16T20:55:42.081917411Z
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      **Person:**

      - **Name:** Jeremy Yowell
    - **ReviewBody:** We had a awesome time at Jim Beam and quite enjoyed our barrel thief tour where got to try bourbon direct from the source. Tons of stuff to do here and the grounds are quite pretty. One of the better distilleries to visit for sure.
      **Rating:**

      - **BestRating:** 5
      - **RatingValue:** 5
    - **DatePublished:** 2026-05-31T02:29:57.105260711Z
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      **Person:**

      - **Name:** Steve Moses
    - **ReviewBody:** Outstanding tour and very friendly staff. We learned so much about bourbon we didn’t know before. Family business that my family will be buying bourbon from going forward. You need to make a visit and go for a tour.
      **Rating:**

      - **BestRating:** 5
      - **RatingValue:** 5
    - **DatePublished:** 2026-02-17T17:56:34.508982619Z

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    - **AddressRegion:** KY
    - **StreetAddress:** 568 Happy Hollow Road
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    - **AddressLocality:** Clermont
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  - **Headline:** The Most Patriotic Things To Do In America: 2026 Guide
  - **Description:** Celebrate America's 250th with the most patriotic experiences nationwide. Visit James B. Beam Distilling Co. and start your 2026 road trip today!
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## About James B. Beam Distilling Co.

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