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Things to Do in Lexington
Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington is the largest attraction in Central Kentucky and is dedicated to sharing Kentucky's love of the horses with the world!
You'll meet Thoroughbred legends at the Hall of Champions, see interesting breeds at the Parade of Breeds Show and visit the largest horses of the Park in the Big Barn.
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Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works PkwyKentucky Horse Park in Lexington is the largest attraction in Central Kentucky and is dedicated to sharing Kentucky's love of the horses with the world!
You'll meet Thoroughbred legends at the Hall of Champions, see interesting breeds at the Parade of Breeds Show and visit the largest horses of the Park in the Big Barn.
Located in the Horse Capital of the World, Keeneland is **an internationally renowned racecourse and the Thoroughbred industry's leading auction house**
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A National Historic Landmark, Keeneland features beautifully **landscaped grounds**
that are open to the public every day. Fans and horsemen alike are welcome to enjoy our spectacular racing, attend one of our horse sales or simply visit the grounds and celebrate Keeneland's timeless beauty.
Keeneland
Located in the Horse Capital of the World, Keeneland is **an internationally renowned racecourse and the Thoroughbred industry's leading auction house**
.
A National Historic Landmark, Keeneland features beautifully **landscaped grounds**
that are open to the public every day. Fans and horsemen alike are welcome to enjoy our spectacular racing, attend one of our horse sales or simply visit the grounds and celebrate Keeneland's timeless beauty.
Discover one of America's most fascinating first ladies during a visit to her girlhood home. The property is located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Convenient walking distance to local hotels and restaurants. Free parking is located directly behind the house. Guests may park in the museum’s designated parking or in the neighboring lot behind Main Street Baptist Church.
Open seasonally March 15th - November 30th.
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Mary Todd Lincoln House
578 W Main StDiscover one of America's most fascinating first ladies during a visit to her girlhood home. The property is located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Convenient walking distance to local hotels and restaurants. Free parking is located directly behind the house. Guests may park in the museum’s designated parking or in the neighboring lot behind Main Street Baptist Church.
Open seasonally March 15th - November 30th.
Put on your walking shoes and follow the trails through this 350-acre tract of land complete with forests, creeks, meadows, wildflowers and historic and geological landmarks.
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Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
3885 Raven Run WyPut on your walking shoes and follow the trails through this 350-acre tract of land complete with forests, creeks, meadows, wildflowers and historic and geological landmarks.
The Horticultural Gardens and Displays at The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky provide visitors with year-round color and change throughout each season. In the gardens you will see a large and diverse community of plants from around the globe.
The gardens at The Arboretum are designed to stimulate your olfactory and visual senses - fragrances, colors, textures and forms abound - and are a contemplative place to observe the natural environment.
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El Arboretum, Jardín Botánico Estatal de Kentucky
500 Alumni DrThe Horticultural Gardens and Displays at The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky provide visitors with year-round color and change throughout each season. In the gardens you will see a large and diverse community of plants from around the globe.
The gardens at The Arboretum are designed to stimulate your olfactory and visual senses - fragrances, colors, textures and forms abound - and are a contemplative place to observe the natural environment.
Things to Do in Lexington with Kids
Spend a fun day at the Explorium!
Explorium of Lexington creates a fun and dynamic hands-on learning environment that inspires imagination and curiosity.
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Explorium of Lexington
440 W Short StSpend a fun day at the Explorium!
Explorium of Lexington creates a fun and dynamic hands-on learning environment that inspires imagination and curiosity.
Located at the Blue Grass Airport, this museum features aircraft, aviation artifacts and equipment, simulators, interactive displays and a gift shop. The changing collection of modern and restored historic aircraft includes a 'Blue Angels' A-4 Skyhawk and a rare Crosley Moonbeam biplane.
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Aviation Museum of Kentucky
4029 Airport RdLocated at the Blue Grass Airport, this museum features aircraft, aviation artifacts and equipment, simulators, interactive displays and a gift shop. The changing collection of modern and restored historic aircraft includes a 'Blue Angels' A-4 Skyhawk and a rare Crosley Moonbeam biplane.
The Living Arts & Science Center inspires participation in art and science by engaging the community through education, discovery,exploration and creativity.
The Living Arts & Science Center
362 N Martin Luther King BlvdThe Living Arts & Science Center inspires participation in art and science by engaging the community through education, discovery,exploration and creativity.
Tour the Kentucky Reptile Zoo to see amazing reptiles, including one of the largest collections of venomous snakes in the world!
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Kentucky Reptile Zoo
200 L&E Railroad PlTour the Kentucky Reptile Zoo to see amazing reptiles, including one of the largest collections of venomous snakes in the world!
Founded in 1938, Lexington Children's Theatre is one of the oldest continuously operating theatres for young people in the country. Staffed with professional actors, directors, designers and educators, LCT provides quality theatre experiences for as many as 150,000 Kentucky children annually at their home theatre and throughout the state.
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Lexington Children's Theatre
418 W Short StFounded in 1938, Lexington Children's Theatre is one of the oldest continuously operating theatres for young people in the country. Staffed with professional actors, directors, designers and educators, LCT provides quality theatre experiences for as many as 150,000 Kentucky children annually at their home theatre and throughout the state.
Bourbon Distilleries
Located in historic Lexington, Kentucky...
Barrel House Distilling Company is owned and operated by Jeff Wiseman and Pete Wright. They started work on the project during the winter of 2006, and released their inaugural product- Pure Blue Vodka - in December of 2008. Located in the barreling house of the old Pepper Distillery in historic Lexington, Kentucky, they strive to continue the tradition of the old Kentucky Distillers by producing fine spirits made with traditional methods.
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Barrel House Distilling Co
1200 Manchester StLocated in historic Lexington, Kentucky...
Barrel House Distilling Company is owned and operated by Jeff Wiseman and Pete Wright. They started work on the project during the winter of 2006, and released their inaugural product- Pure Blue Vodka - in December of 2008. Located in the barreling house of the old Pepper Distillery in historic Lexington, Kentucky, they strive to continue the tradition of the old Kentucky Distillers by producing fine spirits made with traditional methods.
Bluegrass Distillers blends locally sourced, Kentucky Proud ingredients like non-GMO blue corn to make interesting whiskeys.
It’s one of few distilleries to allow guests to draw bourbon straight from the barrel, then cork and label the bottle themselves. You can take home a one-of-a-kind, cask-strength bottle of Kentucky straight bourbon.
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Bluegrass Distillers
501 W 6th StBluegrass Distillers blends locally sourced, Kentucky Proud ingredients like non-GMO blue corn to make interesting whiskeys.
It’s one of few distilleries to allow guests to draw bourbon straight from the barrel, then cork and label the bottle themselves. You can take home a one-of-a-kind, cask-strength bottle of Kentucky straight bourbon.
Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. is the producer of award-winning beer and spirits and one of the few joint brewing and distilling operations in the world.
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Town Branch Distillery
401 Cross StLexington Brewing & Distilling Co. is the producer of award-winning beer and spirits and one of the few joint brewing and distilling operations in the world.
The Pepper family brand of whiskey is an iconic Kentucky whiskey brand initially produced during the American Revolution and continued through 1967.
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James E. Pepper Distillery
1228 Manchester StThe Pepper family brand of whiskey is an iconic Kentucky whiskey brand initially produced during the American Revolution and continued through 1967.
Food scene
Built before the Civil War and completely remodeled in 1936 by the Cal Milam family, the Merrick Inn served as the manor house for one of Lexington's finest horse farms. The Merrick Inn has been owned and operated by the Murray family for nearly 40 years. Offering the finest in traditional southern dining and innovative specials.
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Merrick Inn Restaurant
1074 Merrick DrBuilt before the Civil War and completely remodeled in 1936 by the Cal Milam family, the Merrick Inn served as the manor house for one of Lexington's finest horse farms. The Merrick Inn has been owned and operated by the Murray family for nearly 40 years. Offering the finest in traditional southern dining and innovative specials.
OBC Kitchen is a local, chef-driven restaurant that houses an extremely rare bourbon collection, eclectic craft beer selection and extensive wine list. Centuries-old, local barn wood surround guests as they enjoy high quality, distinctive dishes in a pub like atmosphere.
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OBC Kitchen
3373 Tates Creek RdOBC Kitchen is a local, chef-driven restaurant that houses an extremely rare bourbon collection, eclectic craft beer selection and extensive wine list. Centuries-old, local barn wood surround guests as they enjoy high quality, distinctive dishes in a pub like atmosphere.
Dudley's Restaurant has been a mainstay on the Lexington dining scene since 1981. Dudley's offers delicious modern American cuisine with an impressive wine list to match.
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Dudley's On Short
259 W Short StDudley's Restaurant has been a mainstay on the Lexington dining scene since 1981. Dudley's offers delicious modern American cuisine with an impressive wine list to match.
Carson’s Food & Drink brings Lexington to life by combining Kentucky Proud
products and local craft breweries with new and exciting recipes and a décor that feels like “old Kentucky elegance”.
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Carson's Food & Drink
362 E Main StCarson’s Food & Drink brings Lexington to life by combining Kentucky Proud
products and local craft breweries with new and exciting recipes and a décor that feels like “old Kentucky elegance”.
Tony's of Lexington is the perfect mixture of an eclectic urban feel, traditional southern charm, and unparalleled service.
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Tony's of Lexington
401 W Main StTony's of Lexington is the perfect mixture of an eclectic urban feel, traditional southern charm, and unparalleled service.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Proximity to Airports
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Intl. (CVG) - 79.6 miles (1 h 19 min)
Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 6.9 miles (18 min) from Lexington Downtown.
Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 77.2 miles (1 h 16 min)