Fort Knox, KY - Nearby Cities

Elizabethtown, KY
Elizabethtown is the 14th largest city in Kentucky and has a population of just over 25,000 people. It is known as a "dry county", since it does not allow alcohol to be served in any restaurant with less than 100 diners or that gets less than 70% of its sales from food. Located just 16 miles from Fort Knox, the town offers residents a more rural community that is seeing great urban growth.

Homes for sale in the area start at $235,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Apartments and homes for sale are also available for a monthly rate of $375 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotels such as the Fairfield Inn and the Baymont Inn offer temporary lodging to visitors. Accommodations include free breakfasts and free newspaper and start at a nightly rate of $99.

Major attractions in the area include the Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum with antique and classic cars on display for the automobile aficionado. For golfers, the Pine Valley Golf Club and the Elizabethtown Country Club both offer 18-hole regulation golf courses for enthusiasts of all ages. Golf cart rentals and lessons for all play levels are also available.

Lebanon Junction, KY
Lebanon Junction is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 1800 people. The town was originally formed by railroad workers who inhabited the town as the new rail line ran through and ended in Lebanon Junction. Major industry in the area includes the Publisher's Printing Company and the new work on the levees which was put in to reduce flooding in the area. Located just 21 miles from Fort Knox, the town offers a rural, slow-paced community for those looking to settle in the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $179,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Apartments and homes for rent are available at a monthly starting rate of $600 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Hotels in the area offer temporary lodging for visitors. Accommodations such as the Ramada and the Fairfield Inn offer free breakfasts and free newspapers for a nightly rate starting at $69.

Nearby major attractions include the General Patton Museum offering historical exhibits that consist of the WWI, WW2, Post World War, and General Patton galleries. The museum contains the largest collection of Patton artifacts in the world. The United States Army Armor Center Memorial Park is a collection of commemorative structures that honor all U.S. Army soldiers who fought and died in battle.

Vine Grove, KY
Vine Grove is a small city in Hardin County with a population of just over 4,000 people. Located just 10.6 miles from Fort Knox, the town offers a rural, picturesque community that is idyll for those wanting to live close to the military base and still raise a family in a laid-back setting. With new major subdivisions being built, housing is readily available for those looking to relocate in the area.

Homes for sale start at $119,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Apartments and homes for rent are also available for a monthly starting rate of $665 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit. Local hotels offer temporary lodging for visitors. Such accommodations include the Holiday Inn Express and the Fort Knox Inn and offer nightly rates starting at $104.

Nearby major attractions include the General Patton Museum offering historical exhibits that consist of the WWI, WW2, Post World War, and General Patton galleries. The museum contains the largest collection of Patton artifacts in the world. The United States Army Armor Center Memorial Park is a collection of commemorative structures that honor all U.S. Army soldiers who fought and died in battle.

Shepherdsville, KY
Shepherdsville is a small town in Bullitt County, Kentucky with a population of just over 9,000 people. The town was first built when the salt was being mined from the Salt River. Later, the mineral spring's water was bottled and sold for medicinal healing purposes. The distribution stopped in 1915 although visitors would come to bathe in the healing spa waters. Located just 25 miles from Fort Knox, Shepherdsville offers a quiet community for those seeking to relocate to the area.

Homes in the area start at $194,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Apartments and homes for sale are also available starting at a monthly rate of $565 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotels offer temporary lodging for visitors. Such accommodations as the Comfort Inn and Ramada Limited offer nightly rates starting at $62.

Major attractions in the Shepherdsville area include the Bullitt County History Museum which displays historical exhibits in the first collection of memorabilia from Bullitt County. Though occupying just two rooms at present, the museum has received great local response. Other family-friendly attractions include the Kid Kart Go Kart Track and the All Kid Jumps facility. For country music lovers, the town has a Country Music show as well.

Hillview, KY
Hillview is a rural farming community with a population of just over 7,000 people. Fort Knox is located about 30 miles away, and the town offers a small-town community for those looking to raise families in the area. With close proximity to more metropolitan areas just a short drive away, Hillview offers the best of both worlds to residents looking to settle here.

Homes for sale start at $109,000 for 3 bedroom, 1 bath residences. Apartments and homes for rent are also available at the monthly starting rate of $550 for 3 bedroom unit. Local hotels offer temporary lodging to visitors for nightly rates starting at $59. Such accommodations as the Mello Inn and the Mammoth Cave Hotel offer picturesque views and rustic cabin experiences.

Major attractions in the area include the Frazier Historical Arms Museum and the General Patton Museum. Several bowling lanes are available including the Fern Valley Strike and Spare located in nearby Louisville. The Fort Knox Golf Course is also nearby for golf enthusiasts of all levels.

Brandenburg, KY
Brandenburg is a city in Meade County with a population of just over 2,000 people. Brandenburg is most famous for being the site of the crossing of John Hunt Morgan during the American Civil War. Located just 19 miles from Fort Knox, Brandenburg offers a small-town relaxed community for those military personnel and their families looking to relocate in the area.

Homes for sale start at $154,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Apartments and homes for rent start at a monthly rate of $509 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotels offer temporary lodging for visitors. Such accommodations as the Super 8 and the Doe Run Inn offer nightly rates starting at $45 for a rustic country experience. Turn-of-the-century buildings house hotel rooms from days gone by with views of the nearby creek.

Brandenburg has many picturesque local parks offering playgrounds, camping facilities, and boat ramps for those seeking outdoor recreational opportunities. The Brandenburg Riverfront Park also has soccer fields and an outdoor amphitheatre. The Buttermilk Falls Historic Trail runs between the Brandenburg Riverfront Park and the Brandenburg City Park offering water views in an incredible natural setting.