GARDEN & ARCHITECTURE TOUR 1 GARDEN AND ARCHITECTURE TOUR 1 WELCOME may be famous for its horses and bourbon, but the Bluegrass Region is also home to some of the most enchanting gardens and inspiring architecture in the world. Acclaimed Garden Designer Jon Carloftis invites you to explore the carefully cultivated gardens blooming throughout the historically preserved architecture of downtown , using this brochure as your guide.

Please note that this is a self-guided tour and some stops may be private homes and not open for public viewing.

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Newtown Pike 5th St

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Jefferson St Park Main St Vine St

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Euclid Ave

Versailles Rd

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Nicholasville Rd

Garden & Architecture Cooper Dr District Map

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Ashland District Alumni Dr Aboretum Monument District

Northside District Waveland Gratz Park District

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GRATZ PARK DISTRICT 9 7 Stroll back in time along the exquisitely preserved streets of the Gratz Park District,

home to some of Lexington’s finest examples of early architecture and peppered Bark Alley

5 The Byway with the carefully maintained gardens of its residents. This historic district is New St 6 comprised of 16 buildings, including the Hunt Morgan House, the Bodley-Bullock Mechanic St House, the Canegie Library and several private homes. Here you’ll find examples 11 10 of Gothic, Greek Revival, Federal and neoclassical architecture.

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W Second St 8 1 St N Upper Gratz 13 Park Inn

4 Market St Market N Mill St

Hunt Morgan House Skillman Alley

Church St

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Garden Walk: Market St, N Mill St, W Third St, W Second St Tour: Gratz Park, Hunt Morgan House (859) 253-0362

1 Bodley-Bullock House & Garden 8 Hunt Morgan House & Garden

Gratz Park Carnegie Center 2 Carnegie Center 9 John Anderson Houses Insider Tips: 3 Dudley House 10 John Stark House ◆ Gratz Park’s Fountain of Youth, a Greek Revival memorial, was donated by Lexington author James Lane Allen as a gift to the children of Lexington. 4 First Presbyterian/’s Office 11 Mt. Hope ◆ The Bodley-Bullock House served as Union officer headquarters during the Civil War. 5 Goodloe Houses 12 Morrison Hall ◆ Distilled, a restaurant and bourbon bar located inside the Gratz Park Inn, offers an eclectic menu of bourbon-infused dishes and cocktails. 6 Gratz Park 13 Ridgely House

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4 GARDEN AND ARCHITECTURE TOUR GARDEN AND ARCHITECTURE TOUR 5 ASHLAND DISTRICT Richmond Rd Statesman Henry Clay’s beloved Ashland estate is preserved on 17 acres of wooded grounds and surrounded by scenic residential streets. An Italianate style mansion sits at the center of the estate, and the English parterre garden — free to visitors — is a favorite spot of local artists and photographers. Walk down the adjacent tree-lined Central Ave Fincastle Rd Ashland, streets, such as Catalpa Road and South Ashland Avenue, to view lovely residential The Henry gardens, century-old trees, and examples of American Craftsman,Colonial Revival and Clay Estate Tudor Revival architecture. Mansion and “Trees of Ashland” tours are offered year-round.

Visit henryclay.org for ticketing information. Irvine Rd Irvine Desha Rd

S Hanover Ave S Hanover McDowell Rd McDowell

Clay Ave Clay Slashes Rd S AShland Ave AShland S Sycamore Rd Sycamore

Catalpa Rd

E High St

Tates Creek Rd Fontaine Rd

Catalpa Road Henry Clay Garden

Garden Walk: Richmond Rd, Irvine Rd, S. Ashland Ave, Catalpa Rd Tour: Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate (859) 266-8581

Insider Tips: ◆ The wings of the Federal style house were designed by Benjamin Latrobe, the architect of the U.S. Capitol. ◆ Landscape architect Henry Fletcher Kenney designed the garden following its opening to the public in 1950. It continues to be maintained by members of the Lexington Garden Club. ◆ Have lunch at the Ginkgo Tree Cafe, a casual eatery on the grounds of the Ashland Estate that serves crepes, salads and specialty sandwiches. ◆ In Autumn, the front lawn of the Ashland Estate and the nearby Catalpa Road are blanketed in yellow Ginkgo leaves from the historic trees that date back to 1890. ◆ Though many plants are dormant during winter months, the bones of Henry Clay’s garden are a quietly Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate beautiful sight to see all on their own.

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WESTSIDE DISTRICT The architecturally diverse Woodward Heights Historic District contains examples of Victorian, Greek Revival, Colonial and neoclassical architecture. The Lexington 8 Cemetery, the burial site of many notable Kentuckians, is nationally known as Main St one of America’s most beautiful cemeteries and . The cemetery’s entrance features a Romanesque gatehouse, and the grounds encompass an and a wide variety of plants, shrubs, trees and flowers. Plan to visit W High St 13 the Botherum, a restored Greek Revival cottage nestled among exquisite 5 1

gardens, originally built by prolific Kentucky architect, John McMurtry. 12 Madison Pl Madison Merino St

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Garden Walk: Woodward Heights Tour: (859) 255-5522

1 Ackland House 8 Lexington Cemetery

2 Botherum & Garden 9 Mayor Cassidy House Lexington Cemetery Insider Tips: 3 Byrns House 10 Misses Spur’s Boarding House ◆ The historic Botherum home, restored by Jon Carloftis and Dale Fisher, is the largest residential 4 Cock House 11 Sawyer House, Smith House property in downtown Lexington and was recently featured in Southern Living magazine. ◆ The mammoth Ginkgo tree in the front yard of the Botherum was given to the original owner, 5 Cozine Couch House, Couch House 12 Williamson House Madison C. Johnson, by statesman Henry Clay. 6 Hal Pettit Headley House 13 Young Shaw House ◆ The Lexington Cemetery has over 200 species of trees on 170 acres of land, including dogwoods color crab apples, ornamental magnolias and pink weeping cherries. 7 Hall-Papania House

8 GARDEN AND ARCHITECTURE TOUR GARDEN AND ARCHITECTURE TOUR 9 NORTHSIDE DISTRICT W Seventh St Tucked away on tree-lined, garden-peppered cul-de-sacs just minutes from bustling downtown are Hampton Court, Fayette Park and Elsmere Park. These charming areas contain stately homes and condominiums of Richardsonian Ave Bellaire Elsmere Park Elsmere Spence Alley Romanesque, Georgian, neo-Greek Revival and Prairie style architecture. Alley Elsmere Price Ave Headley Ave Headley Nearby you’ll find Food Chain, a non-profit dedicated to gardening and Food W Sixth St Chain producing sustainable food indoors. Head down Jefferson Street to the Apiary, a sophisticated entertainment venue that grows fresh herbs and seasonal vegetables in their garden fortress. Alley Von Fayette Park Toner St Toner N Upper St N Upper Kenton St Kenton

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Smith St

Jefferson St Jefferson N Broadway N Bourbon Ave W Fourth St

Food Chain Hampton Court Ross Ave Ross Hampton Ct Hampton

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Apiary Catering W Second St & Events

Fayette Park Insider Tips: Garden ◆ Tours of the Food Chain facilities are held most Saturdays at 1 pm at the historic Bread Box building. Walk: Fayette Park, Elsmere Park, Hampton Ct. Buy tickets ahead of time at saturdayfoodchaintours.eventbrite.com. Tour: Food Chain (859) 428-8380 ◆ The Apiary was featured in Garden & Gun magazine as Lexington’s “chic new entertaining space.” ◆ Stroll down Jefferson Street to discover a variety of local dining and brewery options.

10 GARDEN AND ARCHITECTURE TOUR GARDEN AND ARCHITECTURE TOUR 11 Waveland State Historic Site 225 Waveland Museum Lane Considered one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in Kentucky, OTHER GARDEN STOPS this historic site contains plants and herbs Explore even more beautiful garden sites around Lexington. Many of these attractions appropriate to the antebellum period. offer guided tours, or you can simply meander through them on your own. (859) 272-3611 parks.ky.gov/parks/historicsites/waveland

University of Kentucky Arboretum 500 Alumni Drive UK’s Arboretum contains over 1,000 different trees & shrubs, as well as herb, rose, water and butterfly gardens. Race Course (859) 257-6955 4201 Versailles Road arboretum.ca.uky.edu Lexington’s historic Thoroughbred race course, a National Historic Landmark, contains internationally inspired, historic architecture and beautifully maintained grounds. The stunning sycamore trees that line the paddock, while at peak color in fall, are a sight to see year-round. Michler’s Florist & Kentucky Native Café (859) 254-3412 417 East Maxwell Street keeneland.com Gardening enthusiasts can browse a selection of organically-raised plants at this beloved fifth-generation greenhouse. Thoroughbred Park Stop for lunch in the adjoining Kentucky East Main Street at Midland Avenue Native Café, a café & beer garden nestled This 2.5-acre space on the cusp of down- inside the bones of an old greenhouse. town is home to 13 life-sized Thoroughbred (859) 254-0383 horse sculptures and 42 plaques honoring michlers.com historic figures in the racing industry. (859) 233-7299 triangleparklexington.org

12 GARDEN AND ARCHITECTURE TOUR GARDEN AND ARCHITECTURE TOUR 13 MEET JON & DALE When award-winning garden designer Jon Carloftis and longtime life and business partner Dale Fisher bought the historic Botherum home in 2012, it had been untouched for 15 years and was overrun with weeds and raccoons. Wanting to restore the home to its original glory without turning it into a museum, Jon and Dale sought to respect the character and integrity of the site while incorporating their own personalized, contemporary touches. Together, Jon with his imaginative, wild style and Dale with a manicured, practical vision, the duo successfully turned an abandoned nineteenth-century site into a historic Lexington treasure. To learn more about Jon and Dale and to see more examples of Jon’s award-winning garden designs, check out Jon’s book, Beautiful Gardens of Kentucky.

14 GARDEN AND ARCHITECTURE TOUR GARDEN AND ARCHITECTURE TOUR 15 HORSE COUNTRY TOURS Driving Tours & Horse Farm Tours Head out in any direction from the center of downtown and soon you’ll be surrounded by rolling Bluegrass hills and world-class horse farms. Explore these areas on your own with a Bluegrass Country Driving Tour map, or schedule a narrated excursion through private horse farms and other horse-related points of interest with the help of a friendly local guide. Learn more at visitlex.com/idea-guide/horse-farm-tours The The world-famous 1,200-acre Kentucky Horse Park is home to everything a horse lover could want — barns, pastureland, museums, demonstrations, art exhibits, shopping and more. The International Museum of the Horse on the grounds explores the 55-million year history of the horse, and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute. Learn more at kyhorsepark.com Keeneland Race Course Experience the history, architecture and carefully maintained grounds of Lexington’s famous Thoroughbred race course. Request a guided tour or print out a self-guided walking map to explore the grounds on your own. OTHER TOURS Learn more at keeneland.com/discover/keeneland-tours There are many other ways to experience Lexington’s rich history and breathtaking beauty. Check out any of the below trails and tours to further explore Lexington’s history, heritage and splendor. BOURBON TOURS Lexington has nine working bourbon distilleries within 35 miles of downtown. HISTORY TOURS This is your chance to tour the facilities where the real work of crafting fine bourbon happens. Enjoy oaky aromas and witness the time-honored traditions Historic Homes, Walking and Cycling Tours involved in crafting America’s only native spirit. History lovers can purchase tickets granting access to Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, Learn more at visitlex.com/bourbon the , the Hunt-Morgan House and Waveland State Historic Site. Historic downtown cycling tours are also available, which can be done on your own with a guided map. Prefer to tour on foot? View Henry Clay’s Law Office, Cheapside Park, the pre-Civil War homes of Gratz Park and more on the Historic The Bluegrass Trust for Historic Preservation seeks to protect, revitalize and promote special Downtown Walking tour, held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. historic places in the Lexington community, and is the region’s oldest non-profit preservation organization. The city of Lexington is grateful for their ongoing efforts to preserve the history of our Heritage Tours town for future generations. Explore Pioneer pathways, scenic traditions and tales from history by taking part in Learn more about the organization and download walking tour brochures at bluegrasstrust.org a Heritage Tour. Visit notable slavery milestones on the African American Heritage Tour, stroll through quaint towns on the Small-Town Treasures tour, discover the life of Mobile App for Walkers Discover additional information about historic downtown Lexington architecture by downloading Honest Abe on the Lincoln Heritage Tour or travel through beautiful backcountry roads the LexArch Tour — The Inquisitive Walker’s Guide to Lexington’s Downtown Architecture on the Blue Highways Tour. Learn more at visitlex.com/idea-guide/heritage-tours mobile app for Android and iOS. For more information about any of the above tours, contact the Visitors Center at (800) 845-3959.

16 GARDEN AND ARCHITECTURE TOUR GARDEN AND ARCHITECTURE TOUR 17 THANK YOU We hope this guide has been useful in navigating the beautiful gardens and architectural highlights around Lexington. We would love to see and hear about your experiences! Take pictures along your journey and post them on social media with the #sharethelex hashtag to share your adventures with the world.