# Best Weekend Getaways For Couples: A Style-First Guide

> From bourbon trails to wine country, James B. Beam Distilling Co. tops our ranked couples' getaway guide. Find your perfect weekend in 10 minutes!

**Published:** 2026-10-09 | **Updated:** 2026-10-31 | **Author:** renatoloureiro
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## Content

*Written by: Tyler Himes, Senior Brand Manager – James B. Beam Distilling Co.*

## Key Takeaways

- The most memorable couple’s weekends center on one standout anchor experience instead of long lists of activities.
- Travel style shapes the right destination: food-and-drink couples fit Kentucky bourbon country or Napa, while outdoors couples gravitate to Moab or the Great Smoky Mountains.
- The Kentucky Bourbon Trail features hands-on experiences like the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting, where guests fill barrels, taste five bourbons, and bottle their own Knob Creek.
- Realistic two-night costs for couples range from $500–$1,000 depending on destination and planning, and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail typically lands around $700–$1,000 per couple.
- James B. Beam Distilling Co. anchors the Kentucky Bourbon Trail as the home of the world’s #1 bourbon, backed by eight generations of family history.

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## Where Couples Should Go For A Long Weekend

Food-and-drink couples fit naturally in Kentucky’s bourbon country or Napa Valley. Outdoors couples thrive in Moab, Utah or the Great Smoky Mountains. History-and-heritage couples find their weekend in Charleston, South Carolina or on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. The right answer depends entirely on your travel style, so use the quick router below to match your style to a destination.

## Which Couple You Are: A 60-Second Router

Match your style to a destination, then find the full entry in the ranked list below.

- **Food-and-drink couples:** Kentucky Bourbon Trail (James B. Beam Distilling Co.) or Napa Valley, California. The Beam weekend is the pick for hands-on craft over passive wine sipping.
- **Outdoors couples:** Moab, Utah (Arches and Canyonlands) or the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee/North Carolina.
- **Quiet-coast couples:** Amelia Island, Florida or the Outer Banks, North Carolina.
- **History-and-heritage couples:** Kentucky Bourbon Trail (eight generations of American bourbon history) or Charleston, South Carolina.
- **Budget-conscious couples:** Asheville, North Carolina or New Orleans, Louisiana, both with strong food scenes and walkable neighborhoods at non-resort prices.

[Book your Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=best-weekend-getaways-for-couples&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont)

## The Best Weekend Getaways For Couples, Ranked

Here are six destinations ordered by editorial judgment, each with a suggested place to stay, a realistic two-night cost range, and a one-line “best for.” The full Kentucky Bourbon Trail itinerary appears after all six entries.

### Kentucky Bourbon Trail — Clermont, Bardstown & Louisville

**Vibe:** American craft heritage paired with hands-on adventure. The [James B. Beam Distilling Co.](https://www.beamdistilling.com/about-us/beam-made-bourbon?utm_term=best-weekend-getaways-for-couples&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) anchors the trip. Maker’s Mark and the Bardstown cluster (Lux Row, Barton 1792, Willett, Bardstown Bourbon Company) round out the weekend. [The Kentucky Bourbon Trail welcomed 2.7 million visitors in 2025](https://lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/kentucky-bourbon-trail-welcomes-2-7m-visitors-in-2025-holding-steady-with-record-breaking-2024-numbers), matching record-breaking 2024 numbers.

![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.**

**Stay:** 21c Museum Hotel Louisville or The Brown Hotel. **Two-night cost range:** about $700–$1,000 per couple for lodging, the $30 Beam Made Bourbon Tour, meals, and a bottle or two, with budget planners able to land closer to $500. **Best for:** Food-and-drink and history-and-heritage couples who want one genuinely great anchor experience.

### Napa Valley Vs. Sonoma — California Wine Country

**Vibe:** Vineyard tastings, Michelin-starred dining, and long lunches. Napa offers [400-plus wineries and luxury resorts at $400–$1,200 per night](https://traveltourister.com/articles/best-romantic-getaways-usa), about 90 minutes from San Francisco. Sonoma delivers a quieter, more intimate pace with smaller-production tasting rooms where you can talk directly with the makers.

**Stay:** Alila Napa Valley (Napa) or a boutique inn in Healdsburg (Sonoma). **Two-night cost range:** about $800 to $1,300 on a budget, $2,000 to $3,000 mid-range, and $3,500 to $6,000-plus for luxury. **Best for:** Food-and-drink couples with a higher lodging budget.

### Charleston, South Carolina

**Vibe:** Historic charm, Lowcountry cuisine, and walkable cobblestone streets. [A two-night Charleston weekend runs approximately $800–$2,000 per couple](https://traveltourister.com/articles/best-romantic-getaways-usa), with top properties including Wentworth Mansion and Zero George.

**Stay:** The Cooper, a waterfront hotel with an infinity pool and on-site marina. **Two-night cost range:** $800–$2,000 per couple. **Best for:** History-and-heritage couples who want a walkable Southern city.

### Moab, Utah

**Vibe:** Red rock adventure by day and dark-sky stargazing by night. Moab serves as the gateway to both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, with sunrise at Delicate Arch, whitewater rafting on the Colorado River, and guided canyoneering.

**Stay:** Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton. **Two-night cost range:** $700–$1,400 per couple. **Best for:** Outdoors couples who want dramatic scenery and active days.

### Savannah, Georgia

**Vibe:** Slow Southern atmosphere, 22 historic squares draped in Spanish moss, and a lively waterfront dining scene. [A two-night Savannah weekend costs approximately $700–$1,800 per couple](https://traveltourister.com/articles/best-romantic-getaways-usa).

**Stay:** Perry Lane Hotel, Marriott Luxury Collection. **Two-night cost range:** $700–$1,800 per couple. **Best for:** Quiet-coast and history couples who want a walkable, unhurried city.

### Asheville, North Carolina

**Vibe:** Blue Ridge Mountain views, a standout craft brewery scene, and independent restaurants in a compact downtown. [Budget-friendly properties like the Princess Anne Hotel run around $89 per night including breakfast and free parking](https://travorio.com/guides/weekend-getaways-under-300-couples).

**Stay:** The Foundry Hotel in the historic district. **Two-night cost range:** roughly $700–$805 for a couple, or closer to $520–$600 by treating the hotel and parking as the main splurge and keeping food and activities lean. **Best for:** Budget-conscious couples who want mountain scenery and a strong food scene.

Because the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is the anchor recommendation for this guide, the next section walks through that weekend in full detail.

## The Flagship: A Kentucky Bourbon Trail Couple’s Weekend At The James B. Beam Distilling Co.

The weekend you remember most usually centers on one great experience. For food-and-drink and history-and-heritage couples, that experience is the [Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting](https://www.beamdistilling.com/about-us/beam-made-bourbon?utm_term=best-weekend-getaways-for-couples&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) at the James B. Beam Distilling Co., the home of the First Family of Bourbon just off I-65 between Louisville and Bardstown.

### Friday: Arrive In Louisville

Check into your hotel in Louisville. Both 21c Museum Hotel and The Brown Hotel work well for a bourbon weekend. Head to dinner in the NuLu or Butchertown neighborhoods for an easy first night.

Louisville serves as the gateway to bourbon country. [The Kentucky Bourbon Trail’s official starting point is the Frazier Kentucky History Museum in downtown Louisville](https://courier-journal.com/story/life/food/spirits/bourbon/2026/09/03/kentucky-bourbon-sales-fall-tourism-stays-strong/90097793007), where many guests plan their route. The drive from Louisville to the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont takes about 30 minutes south on I-65, so plan your Saturday morning around that timing.

### Saturday: The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting

[The James B. Beam Distilling Co. sits at 568 Happy Hollow Rd., Clermont, KY 40110](https://jimbeam.com/es-mx/visit-us). The flagship Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting costs $30 plus tax and fees, runs 75 minutes, and is capped at 24 guests. Because of that cap, the tour feels intimate and hands-on.

Guests fill a barrel, dump a barrel, and taste five bourbons as they go. The lineup includes Jim Beam White at Jim Beam’s original Cadillac, Jim Beam Black, Basil Hayden while filling a barrel, Knob Creek at the barrel dump, and a rotating “surprise and delight.” That Cadillac carries a story worth hearing: [Jim Beam used it to carry the distillery’s wild yeast strain, captured at his Bardstown home in the early 1930s, back and forth every day to keep it safe](https://www.beamdistilling.com/about-us/beam-made-bourbon?utm_term=best-weekend-getaways-for-couples&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent). That same signature strain still runs through nearly every Beam bourbon today.

![On the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting, you can participate in barrel filling and dumping,](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781204036498-f8c16384bf07.jpeg)**On the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting, you can participate in barrel filling and dumping,**

Along the way, guests meet “the Hardest Working Still in America” and follow the grain-to-glass story through limestone-filtered Kentucky water, fermentation, and the still. On the T-Line, guests bottle their own Knob Creek by rinsing the bottle, running it down the line, and pressing a thumbprint into the wax seal. The bottle runs $59.99, the same price as the gift shop, and engraving adds $10.

The distillery’s scale is part of its appeal. Roughly 3.1 million barrels are aging across its warehouses, and it holds a [4.7-star rating 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). That scale comes with a deep family history. The Beam family has made bourbon since Jacob Beam sold his first barrel in 1795, and Jim Beam is now the world’s #1 bourbon. Master distillers Fred Noe (7th generation) and Freddie Noe (8th generation) are on site nearly every day, and Fred personally hosts Whiskey Wednesday tastings.

![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.**

After the tour, stay for dinner at The Kitchen Table, the on-site restaurant. Order the sourdough pizza, which uses the same yeast strain as the bourbon and bakes in a proper Italian pizza oven. The menu focuses on Kentucky-inspired classics with a Beam twist, and the cocktails highlight the family portfolio.

![The Kitchen Table's signature dish is a sourdough pizza made with the same yeast strain used in the bourbon, baked in a proper Italian pizza oven.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781204256341-9f02873a00be.jpeg)**The Kitchen Table’s signature dish is a sourdough pizza made with the same yeast strain used in the bourbon, baked in a proper Italian pizza oven.**

If you want to extend the day, Maker’s Mark in Loretto is a natural companion because it is part of the same family of brands and a classic Kentucky pairing. For a second day, head to Bardstown, where [Heaven Hill sits in town](https://travelocity.com/things-to-do/kentucky-bourbon-trail-audio-guided-tour-of-top-distilleries.a52429253.activity-details) alongside the Bardstown cluster of Lux Row, Barton 1792, Willett, and Bardstown Bourbon Company. Beam lies on the route between Louisville and Bardstown, so you pass it on the way.

Book ahead, especially during SEC football weekends in September and October and during Derby season. Tours fill quickly and cannot be joined once in progress. All tasting experiences are 21+ with valid ID. Please enjoy responsibly.

[Reserve your spot on the Beam Made Bourbon Tour](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=best-weekend-getaways-for-couples&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont)

### Sunday: The American Outpost And Tasting Bar

Sunday morning at the American Outpost gift shop stands out for collectors. Hard-to-find and distillery-exclusive bottles, including Lineage, the Distiller’s Share experimental series, and a throwback bottled-in-bond version of Basil Hayden made only for the distillery, stay on the shelf until they are gone with no lottery or timed drops.

![The American Outpost inside James B. Beam Distilling Co., stocked with hard-to-find rare bourbons and distillery-exclusive bottles.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781203909106-3525ae729c3c.jpeg)**The American Outpost inside James B. Beam Distilling Co., stocked with hard-to-find rare bourbons and distillery-exclusive bottles.**

The Tasting Bar runs three tiers, called Vault, Legacy, and Heritage, which cover archived products the distillery no longer sells commercially. Pick up the Knob Creek bottle you sealed with your thumbprint on Saturday, and consider adding a $10 engraving before you leave.

For more planning ideas, see [Romantic Kentucky Weekend Getaway Ideas For Couples](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/romantic-kentucky-weekend-getaway-ideas/?utm_term=best-weekend-getaways-for-couples&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) and [Iconic American Experiences: 15 Things To Do In The USA](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/iconic-american-experiences/?utm_term=best-weekend-getaways-for-couples&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent).

Before you commit, it helps to know what this weekend costs and how far you will drive.

## What This Weekend Actually Costs And How Far You’ll Drive

A realistic two-night Kentucky Bourbon Trail weekend for two typically costs about $700–$1,000 per couple. That covers two nights of Louisville lodging, the $30 Beam Made Bourbon Tour, dinners, lunches, and one or two bottles from the American Outpost. With careful planning, the total can drop to around $500.

Lodging is the biggest variable. [Louisville averages $132 per night, with September, the peak bourbon and football season, running around $149](https://engine.com/blog/average-hotel-price). The Beam Made Bourbon Tour itself is $30 plus tax and fees. A bottled Knob Creek on the T-Line is $59.99, and engraving adds $10.

To see how the Kentucky Bourbon Trail stacks up against the other ranked options, compare its cost with two other weekends from the list. A two-night Asheville weekend for a couple typically runs roughly $700–$805, or closer to $520–$600 by treating the hotel and parking as the main spend and keeping food and activities lean, which makes it the most affordable option in this guide. A Napa Valley weekend for two people typically runs about $800 to $1,300 on a budget, $2,000 to $3,000 mid-range, and $3,500 to $6,000-plus for luxury.

Clermont sits about 30 minutes south of Louisville off I-65. Beam lies between Louisville and Bardstown, so it works naturally as the first stop on the way into bourbon country without any backtracking. [Couples who drive to their destination rather than fly keep transport costs well within budget](https://yopki.com/guides/how-to-plan-a-weekend-trip), and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is built for road trips. Always verify current hours at beamdistilling.com before you go. [The distillery is generally open Monday–Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. EST (Sunday opens at 9:30; Tuesdays closed in January and February), and closed on major holidays](https://jimbeam.com/es-mx/visit-us).

## Regional Routing For West Coast, South, Northeast, And Midwest Couples

**West Coast:** Couples near California have two strong options already covered, Napa Valley for a high-end wine-country weekend or Sonoma for a quieter, more intimate pace. Santa Barbara, often called the “American Riviera,” makes a strong third choice with walkable wine tasting in the Funk Zone and a harbor for sunset cruises.

**South:** Couples near Texas will find the Kentucky Bourbon Trail a strong fly-in option because Louisville is well-served from Dallas, Houston, and Austin. Texas Hill Country wine country offers a closer drive alternative. New Orleans delivers the most affordable city-break option in the South and is reachable by car from most Gulf Coast cities.

**Northeast:** Stowe, Vermont and the Berkshires, Massachusetts anchor the Northeast for fall foliage and cozy-inn weekends. [Newport, Rhode Island delivers coastal grandeur on the 3.5-mile Cliff Walk](https://inspiredreamer.com/wander/romantic-weekend-getaways-northeast). [A Northeast couples weekend typically costs $400–$900 for two nights](https://inspiredreamer.com/wander/romantic-weekend-getaways-northeast).

**Midwest:** Couples in Ohio, Indiana, or Illinois sit within the core 400-mile drive radius of the James B. Beam Distilling Co., which makes the Kentucky Bourbon Trail the most accessible anchor weekend in the region. The drive from Cincinnati to the distillery in Clermont, Kentucky is about 1 hour 45 minutes, while the drive from Chicago to the Bardstown area of bourbon country is roughly 5 hours 45 minutes without stops.

With those regional options in mind, the next step is choosing quickly and confidently.

## How To Choose In 10 Minutes

Start by picking your travel style from the router above, because that choice narrows the destination list fastest. Next, set your drive radius. If you are within four hours of Louisville, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail becomes the obvious pick and removes the need for a flight.

Once you have a destination, book the one anchor experience first. For food-and-drink and history-and-heritage couples, that anchor is the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting. After that, fill in lodging and meals around it.

A weekend built around one great experience, from grain to glass with a bottle you helped bring off the line, is the one you will still be talking about in six months. For food-and-drink and history-and-heritage couples, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail weekend anchored at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. fits that brief. Come as friends, leave as family.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How Long Does A Distillery Visit To The James B. Beam Distilling Co. Take?

[The flagship Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting runs about 75 minutes](https://getyourguide.com/en-au/united-states-l168990/whiskey-tours-tc106). Plan on spending two to three hours on the grounds overall so you have time to visit the American Outpost gift shop and grab a meal at The Kitchen Table restaurant afterward.

### Do You Need Reservations For The Beam Made Bourbon Tour?

Yes. Guided tours and tastings should be booked in advance at beamdistilling.com. Tours depart promptly and cannot be joined once in progress, so arrive at least 30 minutes early. Walk-ins are welcome to visit the grounds, gift shop, and The Kitchen Table without a reservation, but tour spots fill quickly, especially on weekends and during SEC football season and Derby season.

### What Should First-Time Visitors Expect On The Beam Made Bourbon Tour?

Expect a hands-on, grain-to-glass walk through a working distillery rather than a behind-glass museum experience. Guests fill a barrel, dump a barrel, and taste five bourbons at the moments that explain them, including Jim Beam White, Jim Beam Black, Basil Hayden, and Knob Creek. The tour includes the option to bottle your own Knob Creek on the T-Line and seal it with a thumbprint pressed into wax. The experience welcomes first-timers while still engaging enthusiasts.

### What Are The Age Requirements, And Are Pets Allowed?

All tastings are for guests 21 and older with a valid ID. Families are welcome on the grounds, and children may accompany adults on select tours, but the bourbon tastings themselves are strictly 21+. Leashed pets are welcome in many outdoor areas, though not in production spaces, and service animals are welcome per ADA guidelines.

### Is The James B. Beam Distilling Co. Accessible, And How Far Is It From Louisville?

The distillery is located at 568 Happy Hollow Rd., Clermont, KY 40110, about 30 minutes south of Louisville, right off I-65. Many public areas, retail spaces, the restaurant, and portions of the tour are ADA accessible. Always check beamdistilling.com for current accessibility details before your visit.

### Can You Meet The Beam Family At The Distillery?

Often, yes. Master distillers Fred Noe (7th generation) and Freddie Noe (8th generation) are on site nearly every day, signing bottles in the American Outpost and talking with guests. Fred personally hosts Whiskey Wednesday tastings, which offer a direct line to the family behind the bourbon.

[Reserve your Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=best-weekend-getaways-for-couples&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont)

## The Weekend You’ll Actually Remember

Most couples do not need another endless list of destinations. They need to narrow the field, choose one great anchor experience, and build the rest of the weekend around it. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail weekend anchored at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. delivers that kind of focus.

You get a hands-on, grain-to-glass day at the home of the world’s #1 bourbon, backed by eight generations of American family history. The evening continues with dinner on sourdough pizza made with bourbon yeast and time to explore a gift shop stocked with bottles you rarely see elsewhere. [The Kentucky Bourbon Trail drew 2.7 million visitors in 2025](https://lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/kentucky-bourbon-trail-welcomes-2-7m-visitors-in-2025-holding-steady-with-record-breaking-2024-numbers) for a reason.

The only question left is whether you book before the weekend sells out. All tasting experiences are 21+ with valid ID. Please enjoy responsibly.

[Plan your Kentucky Bourbon Trail weekend at Beam](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=best-weekend-getaways-for-couples&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont)

This article is promotional content of James B. Beam Distilling Co. Please practice responsible drinking.

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    - **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!
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      - **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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    - **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.
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    - **DatePublished:** 2026-05-31T02:29:57.105260711Z
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      - **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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    - **StreetAddress:** 568 Happy Hollow Road
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  - **Headline:** Best Weekend Getaways For Couples: A Style-First Guide
  - **Description:** From bourbon trails to wine country, James B. Beam Distilling Co. tops our ranked couples' getaway guide. Find your perfect weekend in 10 minutes!
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## About James B. Beam Distilling Co.

> **James B. Beam Distilling Co.** — Bourbon Distillery

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