Equine LEXINGTON, KY Horse Capital of the World

In this extraordinary landscape of gently rolling hills and miles of plank fencing, the horse reigns supreme. In the Horse Capital of the World, you’ll find many opportunities for close encounters with these majestic creatures.

1 American Saddlebred Museum 5 Old Friends (502) 863-1775 Lexington Visitors Center (859) 259-2746 (800) 829-4438 Visit with retired racing legends, each with their own distinct Showcasing ’s only native breed of horse, the American personality, at this one-of-a-kind facility for stallions. 401 West Main Street, Suite 104 Saddlebred Museum is located at the . Lexington, KY 40507 6 Red Mile Harness Track (859) 255-0752 Bluegrass Country Walking and Driving Tour Map Dating to 1875, Harness Track is named for the red (859) 233-7299 (800) 845-3959 soil that covers the one-mile track. Seasonal racing. Grounds open Take this large illustrated map (other side) and drive through our year-round. beautiful countryside, past immaculate farms with manicured fields www.visitlex.com of bluegrass and miles of dry laid stone fencing. The Walking Tour 7 The Thoroughbred Center (859) 293-1853 (800) 845-3959 side sends you on a trail of discovery through historic See future super stars behind the scenes at the Thoroughbred downtown Lexington. Center training facility. (859) 233-7299

Horse Farms (859) 233-7299 (800) 845-3959 8 Thoroughbred Park (800) 845-3959 With some advance planning, there are a number of ways to get Thoroughbred Park, dedicated to the Thoroughbred industry, on some of Lexington’s most famous private Horse Farms. Call the covers 2.5 acres and features life-size and life-like bronze horses. Lexington Visitors Center for assistance.

2 International Museum of The Horse (859) 259-4232 Explore the history of the relationship between man and the horse through colorful, engaging exhibitions.

3 Race Course (859) 254-3412 (800) 456-3412 Keeneland Race Course is one of the most genteel, beautiful racetracks in the world. Live Thoroughbred racing April and October. Grounds open year-round.

4 Kentucky Horse Park (859) 233-4303 (800) 678-8813 The Kentucky Horse Park is Lexington’s premier attraction and home to 50 horse breeds, museums, galleries, theaters and exhibits. ©2014 www.visitlex.com (800) 845-3959 (859) 233-7299

Bourbon Dining Shopping Guided Tours

Lexington is the ideal base for exploring the history and science behind Here are some best bets for sampling local cuisine. This is just the tip of We have the largest mall in the state, plus a wonderful array of locally owned Take a guided tour by van, on foot, or with a private guide to learn more about America’s native spirit. Six beautiful distilleries are within 40 minutes of the iceberg. If your taste runs more to Thai, Italian, West African, French or boutiques. Looking for something representative of the ? Lexington’s unique history and get the inside scoop on some of our signature Lexington, and two of them are right downtown! German, find more restaurants on visitlex.com. Check out these options. industries. Make a reservation for your guided tour by calling a number below.

Barrel House Distilling Co ������������������������������������������������ (859) 259-0159 Try a Kentucky Hot Brown while in town at Nick Ryan’s (859) 233-7900, Visit Old Kentucky Chocolates (859) 278-4444 for bourbon truffles and Bleu Plate Tours...... (800) 979-3370 Dudley’s (859) 252-1010 or the Julep Cup (859) 226-0300. Ruth Hunt (859) 268-1559 for traditional bourbon balls. Buffalo Trace Distillery...... (502) 696-5926 Blue Grass Tours & Charter...... (859) 252-5744 Destination Bluegrass...... (888) 970-3339 Distillery...... (502) 839-3436 Check out Winchell’s (859) 278-9424 or Ramsey’s (859) 259-2708 for The Keeneland Gift Shop (859) 254-3412 and the good Southern comfort food at moderate prices. Kentucky Horse Park Gift Shop (859) 259-4234 will not disappoint Historic Downtown Walking Tours �����������������������������������(859) 321-5897 Distillery...... (859) 255-2337 if you are looking for equine specialty items and art. Horse Farm Tours, Inc...... (800) 976-1034 Distillery ������������������������������������������������������� (502) 839-2182 Order fried chicken at the nostalgic Parkette Drive-In (859) 254-8723 Horses of Kentucky...... (859) 277-4625 Every kind of memorabilia, from coasters and or romantic Merrick Inn (859) 269-5417. Karen Edelstein...... (859) 266-5465 Wilderness Trace Distillery...... (859) 402-8707 key chains to official logo wear can be found at Kentucky Korner Kentucky Horse Tours...... (859) 312-1124 Distillery...... (859) 879-1812 Venture out into the countryside and enjoy a great view and great food at (859) 231-8899. Wallace Station (859) 846-5161 or Windy Corner Market and Café The Lexington Connection...... (859) 269-4040 (859) 294-9338. Looking for a T-shirt that says “Lexington” or some “Big Lex” souvenirs? Go to Lexington In Touch...... (859) 224-4226 the Lexington Visitors Center (859) 233-7299 located in Victorian Square. Lexington Livery Company...... (859) 259-0000 Masterful chefs turn locally sourced ingredients into artful dishes Lexington Private Tours...... (859) 278-9488 at Table Three Ten (859) 309-3901 and Jonathan at Gratz Park Want to go back home dressed like an equestrian? Visit (859) 252-4949. Bob Mickler’s (859) 254-3814 or Fennel Horse Supplies (859) 254-2814. Lexington Walking Tours...... (859) 825-8702 Old Lexington Tour Company...... (859) 806-5001 The soil in the Bluegrass Region is superb for wine grapes and vegetables Who has the largest selection of Kentucky Bourbons and Kentucky specialty Scott Goodlett Events...... (800) 450-6444 from the winery’s garden make their way into the dishes prepared at foods? Possibly the Liquor Barn (859) 294-5700. There are seven Thoroughbred Heritage Tours...... (800) 808-9533 Jean Farris Winery and Bistro (859) 263-9463. Lexington locations. UnBridled Horse Tours...... (859) 333-8940 Local specialties you won’t want to pass up: shrimp and grits at Fayette Mall on Nicholasville Road (859) 272-3493 has more than 160 Unique Horse Farm Tours...... (800) 678-8813 Doodles (859) 317-8507 and pimento cheese at Stella’s Kentucky Deli stores. The Hamburg shopping area at I-75 Exit 108 has well over Your “Neigh” -borhood Horse Farm Tours ����������������������� (859) 227-7159 (859) 255-3354. 100 stores and more than 40 restaurants.

Take a tour and sample locally crafted beers at one of seven artisan breweries on the Brewgrass Trail. Stop in for a cold one at a featured Hops Spot. www.brewgrasstrail.com

Heritage Arts and Culture Hometown Favorites Lexington Golf Courses

The past comes alive in Lexington. The legacies of our most famous citizens Known as “the Athens of the West” in the early 1800s, Lexington continues to Whatever your interests, you’ll find something to please you and plenty of Attractive, affordable and accessible: Who wouldn’t want to take a swing at that? are preserved in historic homes and neighborhoods, churches and museums. value art, music and dance. See our calendar at visitlex.com for more info. opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Lexington’s courses provide a beautiful and challenging golf experience year-round.

Ashland, The Estate (859) 266-8581 17 The Art Museum at the University of Kentucky (859) 257-5716 26 Alltech Lexington Brewing and Distilling Company (859) 255-2337 35 Gay Brewer, Jr. @Picadome Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, once home to “the Great Compromiser”, See the works of masters and special rotating exhibitions. Established in 1794, the facility features a brew hall, viewing area, (859) 288-2990 is a 17-acre wooded estate near downtown. bottling operations, gift shop, an Irish pub and a Bourbon distillery. 18 holes, par 72 18 ArtsPlace (859) 255-2951 10 Aviation Museum of Kentucky (859) 231-1219 ArtsPlace is a multipurpose arts center with performance spaces, 27 Grimes Mill Winery (859) 543-9691 See restored historic aircraft, aviation artifacts and interactive displays at studios and a gallery. The owners looked to their Italian heritage when re-purposing this 36 Griffin Gate Marriott Resort Golf Club the Aviation Museum of Kentucky. tobacco farm. Vineyards currently cover over four acres. (859) 288-6193 19 Downtown Arts Center (859) 225-0370 18 holes, par 72 11 Hunt-Morgan House (859) 233-3290 The Downtown Arts Center features a contemporary black box theatre 28 Jean Farris Winery and Bistro (859) 263-9463 Visit the Hunt-Morgan House built in 1814 by John Wesley Hunt, the first and is home to an art gallery and a restaurant. A scenic drive down a country lane delivers you to the vineyards and a 37 Kearney Hill Links millionaire west of the Alleghenies. charming restaurant. 20 Explorium of Lexington (859) 258-3253 (859) 253-1981 12 Isaac Scott Hathaway Museum (859) 255-5066 More than 100 exhibits at The Explorium feature nature, anatomy, 29 McConnell Springs (859) 225-4073 18 holes, par 72 This museum highlights the lives of Kentucky African Americans with geography, culture and archaeology. The campsite of the first Lexington settlers, McConnell Springs is artifacts from the slavery era, the Civil War and post war time period. a 26-acre nature sanctuary that offers an array of historical and 38 Lakeside Golf Course 21 Headley-Whitney Museum (859) 255-6653 environmental treasures. (859) 263-5315 13 Latrobe’s (859) 253-0362 Discover fascinating and diverse collections of decorative arts objects 18 holes, par 72 Latrobe’s Pope Villa is one of the few remaining examples of the work of at the Headley-Whitney Museum. 30 Lexington Dinner Train (866) 801-3463 Benjamin Henry Latrobe, one of the architects of the United Passengers depart from downtown, enjoying seasonal entrees and a States Capitol. 22 Lexington Opera House (859) 233-4567 historic scenic tour along a 15-mile excursion to Versailles and back. 39 Meadowbrook Golf Course Attend Broadway shows and local arts performances in the meticulously (859) 272-3115 14 (859) 255-5522 restored 1886 Lexington Opera House. 31 Raven Run Nature Sanctuary (859) 272-6105 18 holes, par 55 Nationally recognized as one of America’s most beautiful , At Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, enjoy 730 acres with walking trails ideal Lexington Cemetery is also listed in the National Register of 23 Lexington Children’s Theatre (859) 254-4546 for bird-watching and views of the majestic Kentucky River Palisades. 40 Historic Places. Producing quality children’s programming with professional actors. One Tates Creek Golf Course of the oldest theatres for young people in the country. 32 Talon Winery & Vineyards (859) 971-9797 (859) 272-3428 15 (859) 233-9999 Set on 300 acres of rolling farmland, relax in an outdoor pavilion and 18 holes, par 72 The Mary Todd Lincoln House is the childhood home of Mary Todd, wife 24 Lyric Theatre (859) 280-2201 enjoy the local wines. of Abraham Lincoln, and the nation’s first shrine to a First Lady. Built in the ‘40s as a cultural centerpiece for Lexington’s African 41 University Club American families, the Lyric hosts shows and exhibits in its theater, 33 The (859) 257-6955 (859) 381-8585 16 Waveland State Historic Site (859) 272-3611 museum and gallery. The Arboretum features a variety of trees native to Kentucky, expansive Built in 1848 by a grand-nephew of Daniel Boone, Waveland State gardens and walking/jogging paths. 18 holes, par 71 Historic Site is an outstanding example of Greek Revival architecture. 25 UK Singletary Center for the Arts (859) 257-1706 Enjoy performers, artists, musicians and speakers in over 400 34 (859) 422-7867 events annually. Lexington’s minor league professional baseball team, the , plays at this state-of-the-art stadium.

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© LCVB 2014 41 Miles 7 36 21 As you might expect in the Horse Capital of the World, we have horses! But in Lexington’s Bluegrass Region, there are hundreds of exciting things to see and experience. Be sure to check the calendar at visitlex.com to see what special events are happening while you’re in town. 34 12 Here’s our Top 10 list to get you started.

14 See nearly 50 breeds of horses at the 1,200 acre Kentucky Horse Park. 29 15 22 30 24 20 11 26 18 Try your luck at Keeneland Race Course during a race meet, or tour the grounds year-round. 23 19 8 6 3 25 Meet our four-footed celebrities in their own homes on a Horse Farm Tour. 35 17 13 Indulge in delightful Dining at one of our world-class, independently owned restaurants. 9 Visit four period Historic Homes of the area’s most famous citizens. 10 Located at the intersection of interstates 64 and 75 in Wander through the restored Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill, only 45 minutes from downtown. 33 Fayette County, Kentucky, Lexington is within a day’s Discover world-class Shopping in the heart of the Bluegrass, from the largest mall in the state, 38 drive of two-thirds of the to trendy boutiques. United State’s population. Celebrate the living history of Kentucky Bourbon at six historic distilleries: Woodford Reserve, Buffalo Trace, Four Roses, Town Branch, Wilderness Trace and Wild Turkey. These aren’t just 40 tourist destinations; these are real, working distilleries! Explore the scenic beauty of horse farm country with the Bluegrass Country Driving Tour. But wait... there’s more! 39 Call (800) 845-3959 and we’ll mail you our most popular map. 28 Learn more and find great places to stay in 16 Lexington and the Bluegrass Region at visitlex.com. 27 Enjoy shops, galleries, restaurants and historic sites in walkable Downtown Lexington. Come see us at the Lexington Visitors Center, 401 West Main Street.

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