Mint Julep Tours will offer a one-of-a-kind experience to see the 2017 total solar eclipse Aug. 21. Solar Eclipse & Bourbon Sips ventures to Hopkinsville, Kentucky for an unmatched viewing opportunity for the first total solar eclipse in nearly four decades. The trip includes comfortable transportation from Louisville to MB Roland Distillery for a tour and bourbon tasting along with prime eclipse viewing, a souvenir rocks glass and one drink ticket. Live music, food trucks and a cocktail bar will be on site for a lively outdoor party. The cost is $149 per person. For more information or to make reservations, visit mintjuleptours.com or call 502-583-1433.

Hopkinsville is considered one of the best places in the country to view this rare event. The “Great American Total Solar Eclipse” will occur around 1:24 p.m. CDT and last about 2 minutes and 40 seconds Aug. 21. Daylight will become twilight for a short time as the moon passes between the Earth and the sun. Its path will cross several states including Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and South Carolina. The last total solar eclipse to occur in the continental United States was in 1979.

The Solar Eclipse and Bourbon Sips exclusive experience departs from the Mint Julep Tours Gift Shop, located in the Galt House Hotel at 140 N. Fourth St. in Louisville, at 7:45 a.m. and returns at approximately 6:30 p.m.