Spanning Hinkston Creek in rural Bourbon County, the historic Colville Covered Bridge offers a picturesque setting steeped in Kentucky’s transportation heritage. Originally constructed in 1877 and reconstructed following flood damage in the late 1990s, the wooden bridge features distinctive white-and-green gabled entrances, weathered timber siding, and an enclosed passage supported by exposed wooden trusses.
Surrounded by dense woodland and approached by a quiet country road, the bridge offers filmmakers a secluded rural setting with timeless character. Its shadowed interior, rustic construction, and changing seasonal scenery provide a striking backdrop for period productions, atmospheric storytelling, and scenic countryside sequences.
Interested in Filming Here?
Interested in the Historic Colville Covered Bridge as a potential filming location? Contact the Paris-Bourbon County Tourism office for additional information and assistance coordinating your production inquiry.
Filming access and availability are subject to approval by the appropriate authorities. Traffic restrictions and additional permissions may apply.
Claiborne Farm
A Century of Thoroughbred Heritage in Kentucky Horse Country
Set among the rolling hills of Bourbon County, Claiborne Farm offers filmmakers an iconic Kentucky landscape shaped by more than a century of Thoroughbred breeding tradition. Established in 1910, the historic farm combines expansive green pastures, traditional horse barns, tree-lined lanes, and miles of distinctive fencing to create a setting deeply rooted in the Bluegrass Region’s equestrian heritage.
Home to generations of champion racehorses, including the legendary Secretariat, Claiborne Farm remains an active Thoroughbred breeding operation. Its combination of working agricultural facilities, carefully maintained grounds, and historic character provides filmmakers with a remarkable variety of rural settings, from sweeping countryside vistas to intimate scenes of daily life on a traditional Kentucky horse farm.
Rolling Pastures & Scenic Countryside
Claiborne Farm’s landscape embodies the distinctive beauty of Kentucky horse country. Gently rolling fields, traditional plank fencing, and mature trees create picturesque views across the property’s expansive grounds.
Long, tree-lined drives and secluded farm roads provide natural framing for scenic establishing shots, while open pastures and paddocks offer the familiar atmosphere of a working Thoroughbred farm. Changing seasons and atmospheric conditions, from misty mornings to the vibrant greens of summer, add further visual possibilities.
Historic Barns & Equestrian Facilities
The farm’s traditional barns and working equestrian facilities offer a distinctive setting that reflects generations of Thoroughbred care and breeding.
Dark-painted wooden barns, contrasting trim, fenced paddocks, and paved farm lanes create an authentic agricultural environment. These structures provide filmmakers with opportunities to capture the daily rhythms of a working horse farm, from quiet stable scenes to the movement of horses and handlers throughout the grounds.
The Legacy of Secretariat
Claiborne Farm holds a special place in American racing history as the longtime home and final resting place of Secretariat, the legendary 1973 Triple Crown champion.
The farm’s historic stallion cemetery and memorial grounds commemorate generations of celebrated Thoroughbreds. Surrounded by mature trees and the quiet landscape of the farm, these spaces offer a contemplative setting connected to one of Kentucky’s most enduring sporting traditions.
Interested in Filming Here?
Interested in exploring Claiborne Farm as a potential filming location? Contact the Paris-Bourbon County Tourism office for additional information and assistance coordinating your production inquiry.
Claiborne Farm is a privately owned, active Thoroughbred breeding operation. Filming access, availability, and permissions are subject to farm management approval. Activities involving horses, barns, and other working facilities require advance coordination.
Stoner Creek
Scenic Waterways & Kentucky Countryside
Winding through the rolling landscape of Bourbon County, Stoner Creek offers filmmakers a natural setting that captures the quieter character of Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region. Flowing through wooded corridors, rural farmland, and the city of Paris, the waterway provides a variety of scenic environments within a relatively compact area.
From tree-lined creek banks and gently flowing water to pastoral surroundings and secluded stretches of countryside, Stoner Creek offers an atmospheric backdrop for productions seeking the beauty of rural Kentucky. Its changing scenery and seasonal character provide opportunities for peaceful establishing shots, outdoor storytelling, and scenes centered on nature and small-town life.
Creekside Landscapes
The banks of Stoner Creek offer a mixture of wooded areas, open countryside, and natural vegetation. Along its course, the waterway passes through landscapes that range from rural agricultural settings to more developed areas near Paris.
These varied surroundings provide filmmakers with opportunities to capture different visual environments, from shaded waterside scenes to wider views of the creek within the surrounding countryside.
Interested in Filming Here?
Interested in exploring Stoner Creek as a potential filming location? Contact the Paris-Bourbon County Tourism office for assistance identifying suitable access points and coordinating your production inquiry.
Filming access and availability depend on the specific location. Permission from adjacent property owners or public authorities may be required, and water levels and weather conditions can affect accessibility.
