AUGUSTA, KY. — The town of Augusta is a riverside enclave along the Ohio River known for its scenic charm, deep bourbon ties, and Hollywood legacy.

The Benchmark Coffee is a newer downtown café. From there, Augusta Tourism Director Janet Hunt led a walking tour of the town’s historic core and waterfront, which once played a significant role in river trade and settlement in Bracken County. Augusta, with a population of just over 1,000, was founded in 1786 and incorporated in 1850.

“You might argue with your buddy one day, but by the next, you’re friends again. If anything happened in your family, the town came together,” Hunt said, describing Augusta’s welcoming spirit.

Mid-morning, the group headed to Augusta Distillery for the “River Proof Barrel Experience.” Founded in 2018, Augusta D

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