Fun in the Bluegrass...
Explore Lexington, KY
Welcome to the Horse Capital of the world! With sightseeing, shopping, dining, and entertainment all done in Southern style, Lexington has so much to offer outside of the 2016 ISASH Conference.
The Top Ten Things To Do, courtosey of VisitLEX.com:
1. See nearly 50 breeds of horses, plus museums, art galleries, shows and demonstrations at the 1,200 acre Kentucky Horse Park.
2. Try your luck at Keeneland Race Course during a race meet, or tour the grounds any time of year.
3. Meet our four-footed celebrities in their own homes on a Horse Farm Tour. You won't believe the lifestyle of our most famous residents!
4. Indulge in delightful Dining at one of our world-class, independently owned restaurants. Yes, it's "the South" but our cuisine goes way beyond grits.
5. Visit four period Historic Homes of the area's most famous citizens.
6. Wander through the restored Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, the largest restored Shaker villiage in the world.
7. Discover hand-crafted works from local artisans, or the largest mall in the state on a Shopping excursion in the heart of the Bluegrass.
8. Celebrate the living history of Kentucky Bourbon at five historic distilleries nearby: The Woodford Reserve Distillery, Buffalo Trace, Four Roses, Town Branch Distillery and Wild Turkey. These aren't just "visitor experiences!" These are real working distilleries.
9. Explore the scenic beauty of horse farm country with a Bluegrass Country Driving Tour.
10. Enjoy shops, galleries, restaurants, walking tours, parks and historic sights in charming Downtown Lexington.
The Top Ten Things To Do, courtosey of VisitLEX.com:
1. See nearly 50 breeds of horses, plus museums, art galleries, shows and demonstrations at the 1,200 acre Kentucky Horse Park.
2. Try your luck at Keeneland Race Course during a race meet, or tour the grounds any time of year.
3. Meet our four-footed celebrities in their own homes on a Horse Farm Tour. You won't believe the lifestyle of our most famous residents!
4. Indulge in delightful Dining at one of our world-class, independently owned restaurants. Yes, it's "the South" but our cuisine goes way beyond grits.
5. Visit four period Historic Homes of the area's most famous citizens.
6. Wander through the restored Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, the largest restored Shaker villiage in the world.
7. Discover hand-crafted works from local artisans, or the largest mall in the state on a Shopping excursion in the heart of the Bluegrass.
8. Celebrate the living history of Kentucky Bourbon at five historic distilleries nearby: The Woodford Reserve Distillery, Buffalo Trace, Four Roses, Town Branch Distillery and Wild Turkey. These aren't just "visitor experiences!" These are real working distilleries.
9. Explore the scenic beauty of horse farm country with a Bluegrass Country Driving Tour.
10. Enjoy shops, galleries, restaurants, walking tours, parks and historic sights in charming Downtown Lexington.
Learn more
Providing extensive information on Lexington's sightseeing, shopping, dining, and entertainment in, check out this guide to Downtown Lexington. This document also contains links to printable city maps, "Bluegrass Notes" full of fun insights to the city, and recommendations for all kinds of activities to keep you busy!
Also, check out the LexWalk Audio Tour iPhone App! Find more information onLexWalk and how to access it here.
For more information on all the city and Kentucky has to offer, look into VisitLEX, Lexington's official Visitor's Center. Discover everything from an events calendar, to information on the state's famous bourbons, to fantastic Southern cuisine that is, "Beyond grits."
