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Category: Historic Sites - Lexington Attractions & Activities
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,...
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...
Category: Historic Sites - Lexington Attractions & Activities
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...
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...
Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate
Category: Historic Sites - Lexington Attractions & Activities
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...
Category: Lexington Attractions & Activities
Address: 817 Enterprise Dr, Lexington, KY 40510
If you really want to experience Lexington's legacy, consider a tour from this reputable company. They make sure you get a terrific overview of the region's horse-raising and racing traditions. For approximately three hours, they'll take you through historic parts of the city, accompany you to area racecourses, guide...
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,...
Lexington Livery Carriage Company
Category: Lexington Attractions & Activities
Address: 171 Saunier Ave, Lexington, KY 40507
In a town as historic as Lexington, folks crave experiences that capture the ambience of past days. These horse-drawn carriage tours are a perfect way to see the town and take in its charms as its famous residents would have. Tours leave from the Radisson Hotel at the corner of Broadway and Vine, and drivers,...
Category: Historic Sites - 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...
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...
