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Address: 1280 Moores Mill Rd, Midway, KY 40347
In the land of bourbons and thoroughbreds, you might not expect to find a local vineyard. Equus Run dispels that notion and enlightens visitors about wine-making in central Kentucky. Occupying 35 acres of pastoral land, the winery invites folks to wander the grounds, have a picnic, gather for a wine-tasting, and browse the gift shop for souvenirs...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Lexington Attractions & Activities
Address: 231 N Mill St, Lexington, KY 40507
This lovely gem of a park is surrounded by a variety of historic homes and is included in the National Register of Historic Places. Named after a prominent area merchant, the park offers quiet, beautiful grounds perfect for a respite from a busy day. One of Gratz Park's most notable features is its fountain, whose centerpiece is two bronze figures...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Lexington Attractions & Activities
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...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Lexington Attractions & Activities
Address: 833 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40508
Although nominally a cemetery, this beautiful plot of land is heavy with blooming shrubs, stately trees, and lush plantings. Instituted in the mid-19th century, the area also contains the gravesites of some of Lexington's – and Kentucky's – more famous residents. A beautiful, Romanesque gatehouse, several lakes, and an impressive monument to Henry...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Lexington Attractions & Activities
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...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Lexington Attractions & Activities
Address: 1200 Red Mile Rd, Lexington, KY 40504
Dating to 1875, this harness-racing track is Lexington's oldest race course. Harness racing, also known as standardbred racing, features horses pulling drivers around the course in small, two-wheeled carts. It's somewhat reminiscent of chariot racing, except that the driver sits rather than stands. Red Mile is also used for yearling sales and...
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
Category: Parks & Attractions - Lexington Attractions & Activities
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
Category: Parks & Attractions - Lexington Attractions & Activities
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...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Lexington Attractions & Activities
Address: corner of Main and Midland Sts, Lexington, KY 40507
A tribute to Lexington's horse industry, this small park features a multi-jetted fountain at the base of a dry-stacked stone wall. In front of it, seven life-sized bronze statues of jockeys astride racing horses rush towards an imaginary finish line. Behind the fountain, on a lush berm, stand grazing bronze horses and foals. Along a pathway that...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Lexington Attractions & Activities
Address: N Broadway and Main, Lexington, KY 40507
Yes, it actually is a triangle, although the geometry is probably not impeccable. Still, this downtown park offers a nice bit of green in the city and is just steps away from Rupp Arena and Victorian Square. Designed by landscape architect Robert Zion, Triangle is easily recognizable, thanks to its curving, stepped fountain and graceful pear...
