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Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate
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Address: 120 Sycamore Rd, Lexington, KY 40502
Perhaps Kentucky's most famous statesman, Henry Clay was not only the "Great Compromiser," who warded off the Civil War for a time, but a Speaker of the House and Secretary of State (among other offices). Ashland, the home now considered a National Historic Landmark, was built by his son on the foundation of the original and features period items...
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Address: 4201 Versailles Rd, Lexington, KY 40592
As famous for its beauty as its racing prominence, Keeneland was constructed in 1936 and is now a National Historic Landmark. Distinguished by its limestone buildings and mature trees, Keeneland helped to reinvigorate horse racing when it was faltering – clearly a successful effort. These days, visitors from around the world gather to watch horses...
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Address: 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40511
Spread across more than 1200 acres, this local complex pays homage to Lexington's source of pride and tourism, the horse. Visitors can view dozens of breeds via horseback and carriage rides, special shows, and in museum exhibits and programs. There's a working horse farm, a memorial to the great racehorse Man o' War, and even a campground with...
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Address: 578 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40507
This elegantly proportioned brick home was built in the late Georgian style at the turn of the 19th century. Initially an inn, it was sold in 1831 to Robert Todd, Mary's father and a prominent Lexington businessman, and he, with his second wife and children, moved to the 14-room structure in 1832. Mary lived there until 1839, when she joined her...
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Address: 416 Rebmann Ln, Lexington, KY 40523
It was at this site that early settlers first named Lexington, having heard news of the start of the Revolutionary War in Lexington, Massachusetts. Through the years, farms and industry made use of the area, which was reclaimed as public parklands in the late 1980s. Today, you'll find natural springs, mature oaks, and lush vegetation. Stone walls...
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
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Address: 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Modern visitors find a particular peace while visiting this community, whose members advocated a simple life during its 19th-century heyday. Today, the restored buildings and expansive grounds provide a glimpse of Shaker life, from clean-lined design to clever methods of doing household work. At the National Historic Landmark, visitors can view...
The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky
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Address: 500 Alumni Dr, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506
This joint project promises a wealth of beauty for visitors, residents, and anyone who finds pleasure in nature. Themed gardens place focus on water environments, roses, herbs, butterflies, and the interests of children. Also available is a section that showcases plants from Kentucky's various regions, including representative trees. Trails are...
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Address: 3380 Paris Pike, Lexington, KY 40511
Spanning 240 acres, this facility serves as headquarters for thoroughbred training in the area. At any given time, approximately 700 to 800 horses are housed at the complex, which maintains a number of barns and dependencies, along with two race tracks. Tours feature thoroughbreds, their trainers and routines, care and housing, and methods through...
University of Kentucky Art Museum
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Address: corner of Rose and Euclid, Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington, KY 40506
This university-affiliated museum provides "town and gown" communities with an opportunity to view a range of masterworks by well- and lesser-known artists from a variety of countries and times. The permanent collection includes pieces by Dürer, Lichtenstein, Chuck Close, and Rembrandt in such genres as Abstract Expressionism and American...
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Address: 225 Waveland Museum Ln, Lexington, KY 40514
Constructed by descendants of Daniel Boone, this refined, brick-built Greek Revival home features an abundance of classical details, including friezes, mouldings, and Ionic columns. Dating from the mid 19th century, the home (whose name derives from fields of grain moving in the breeze) features period furnishings, artwork, and family possessions....
