Lexington

Attractions & Activities

American Saddlebred Museum

This museum elucidates and pays tribute to Kentucky's only native equine breed. The American saddlebred, a prominent show horse, is presented via artw ... (more) ...

Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate

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 t ... (more) ...

Aviation Museum of Kentucky

If you're the type who's mesmerized by thoughts of flight and taking to the clouds, you'll appreciate this local museum. Within it lie a number of res ... (more) ...

Benjamin Henry Latrobe's Pope Villa

Architecture and design aficionados are certain to be mesmerized by the ongoing restoration of this gracious home, designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, ... (more) ...

Blue Grass Tours & Charter

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 re ... (more) ...

Bluegrass Railroad Museum

Not more than fifteen miles from Lexington, this facility offers fascinating glimpses of the rail era, along with displays of equipment and memorabili ... (more) ...

Boone Station State Historic Site

In the late 18th century, Daniel Boone and his family settled this site, where they lived for three years. Legal issues regarding the validity of the ... (more) ...

Equus Run Vineyards

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 ... (more) ...

Gratz Park

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 prom ... (more) ...

Headley – Whitney Museum

On what was once the family estate, George W. Headley III, an accomplished jewelry designer, instituted (with his wife, Barbara Whitney) this museum d ... (more) ...

Horse Farm Tours, Inc.

Immerse yourself in the sport that earned Lexington lasting fame. Thanks to HFT, visitors are taken on tours of Keeneland and other notable local faci ... (more) ...

Hunt-Morgan House

Built by Kentucky's first millionaire, this Federal-style brick home dates to 1814 and has sheltered members of one of the state's most prominent fami ... (more) ...

International Museum of the Horse

Documenting the evolution of the horse, its longstanding relationship to humans, and its status in the modern world, this museum explores the equine i ... (more) ...

Keeneland Race Course

As famous for its beauty as its racing prominence, Keeneland was constructed in 1936 and is now a National Historic Landmark. Distinguished by its lim ... (more) ...

Kentucky Horse Park

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 ... (more) ...

Kentucky Theatre

Built in 1922 and ornamented with stained glass, detailed murals, and architectural embellishments, this gorgeous movie house has been restored to its ... (more) ...

Lexington Cemetery

Although nominally a cemetery, this beautiful plot of land is heavy with blooming shrubs, stately trees, and lush plantings. Instituted in the mid-19t ... (more) ...

Lexington Livery Carriage Company

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 ... (more) ...

Loudoun House

Now home to the Lexington Art League and its exhibitions, this impressive Gothic Revival home was built in the early 1850s by local builder John McMur ... (more) ...

Mary Todd Lincoln House

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 ... (more) ...

McConnell Springs

It was at this site that early settlers first named Lexington, having heard news of the start of the Revolutionary War in Lexington, Massachusetts. Th ... (more) ...

Nostalgia Station Toy Train Museum

If you're enamored of life in the good old days, this museum – just ten miles west of town in Versailles – will allow you to recapture a piece of the ... (more) ...

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary

On land once used for farming and milling, this nature sanctuary now hosts a variety of wildlife and plant species. Spread across 470 acres, the prese ... (more) ...

Red Mile Harness Track, Inc.

Dating to 1875, this harness-racing track is Lexington's oldest race course. Harness racing, also known as standardbred racing, features horses pullin ... (more) ...

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Modern visitors find a particular peace while visiting this community, whose members advocated a simple life during its 19th-century heyday. Today, th ... (more) ...