Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau
www.visitlex.com
301 East Vine Street, Lexington, KY 40507
800-845-3959 | vacation@visitlex.com
Escape the ordinary in Lexington, KY. Discover world-class horses, breathtaking scenery, a culture rich in tradition, delightful regional cuisine and warm Southern hospitality.
Dedicated to man's relationship with the horse, the Kentucky Horse Park is unlike any other park in the world — a showcase of museums, galleries, theaters, and working farm exhibits. More than 50 breeds of horses graze upon its 1,200 acres of lush pastures. The Park will also be home to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010.
With its tranquil setting and lovely stone fences and buildings, Keeneland is one of the most genteel and beautiful racetracks in the world. Live Thoroughbred racing takes place at this National Historic Landmark in April and October, and live Thoroughbred auctions are held here several times a year.
Visiting a horse farm while you're in town is a uniquely Bluegrass kind of experience you'll long remember. And it's easier than you might think. You should never just “drop by”—but more than a few farms allow visitors by appointment or through arrangements with professional tour companies.
The city of Lexington is located off I-75 and I-64. Hop off the interstate awhile to explore downtown and its scenic byways at your own pace.
For a free map, call 1-800-845-3959.
In Lexington and the Bluegrass region, there’s a lot of history to be re-lived. This was the first part of Kentucky to be settled, and the beginning of the American West. The Civil War deeply divided the state but, fortunately, most antebellum houses and buildings were left intact. Many national leaders and other prominent individuals of 18th- and 19th-century America can claim a connection to Lexington.
