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All About Lexington
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Come for the horses. Stay for the bourbon, street art, nightlife, food, shopping, architecture, history, craft beer, local coffee shops, music and the friendly people . We are ready to welcome you with our special brand of Southern hospitality. Explore our Calendar of Events and our local attractions and plan your trip.
Downtown Lexington Eats and Drinks
Restaurant options in Downtown Lexington and the surrounding area.
Get Outside while you are Lexington
Lexington is famous for its rolling hills and beautiful horse farms. But when you look a little closer at this region, you’ll see parks and trails, cliffs and arches, rivers and streams, and a whole lot of adventure. Lexingtonians have a true love affair with the great outdoors, so we’re here to show you all of our favorite places to get outside and act natural.
Keeneland Race Track
Keeneland Race Course welcomes visitors year round. Each April and October in the Horse Capital of the World, Thoroughbred racing is showcased at the highest level, drawing the world's best horses and horsemen to one of the world's most beautiful courses.
Red River Gorge
Red River Gorge Guide is a combination of information from the Red River Gorge, Natural Bridge State Park, Lee County Tourism, Estill County Tourism, Wolfe County Tourism, and Powell County Tourism. Browse this site and you will find the information you need that will help you plan a visit. What to do, where to eat, where to stay, historic sites, outdoor adventure, shopping, sight seeing. It's all here!Red River Gorge Guide is a combination of information from the Red River Gorge, Natural Bridge State Park, Lee County Tourism, Estill County Tourism, Wolfe County Tourism, and Powell County Tourism. Browse this site and you will find the information you need that will help you plan a visit. What to do, where to eat, where to stay, historic sites, outdoor adventure, shopping, sight seeing. It's all here!
Red River Gorge Activities
Soaring zipline adventures, underground paddling, off-roading, family fun and jaw-dropping beauty—explore our favorite things to do in Red River Gorge!
Visit Horse Country - Farm Tours
Horse Country, Inc. is an organization of horse farms, equine medical clinics and equine attractions dedicated to sharing the stories of Kentucky’s Horse Country.
Kentucky Horse Park
A treasure to our state and a facility unlike any other in the world, since 1978 the Kentucky Horse Park’s mission has been to celebrate our relationship with the horse through education, exhibition, engagement and competition. Owned and operated by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, each year we welcome over 500,000 visitors from around the world.
Historic Lexington
Discover Lexington's vibrant history through its picturesque historic neighborhoods and iconic landmarks. Stroll along charming streets lined with beautifully preserved homes, where every corner reveals a story from the city's rich past. Visit the childhood home of Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of the 16th President, and explore Ashland, the majestic estate of Henry Clay, one of America's most influential statesmen. These remarkable sites offer a unique glimpse into the lives of the people who shaped both Lexington and the nation.
Kentucky Bourbon Trail Visitor Center
Awaken your senses and explore the birthplace of Bourbon as you embark on a self-guided journey to discover the story inside every bottle on The Kentucky Bourbon Trail® and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour®. Meet the Kentucky distillers preserving unparalleled tradition through centuries of dedication, care and craftsmanship. We are your gateway to the best Bourbon brands, flavors and varieties—from the 18 signature distilleries at the helm of Kentucky’s world-famous Bourbon culture, to the 19 craft distilleries using innovative approaches to reimagine a timeless tradition. This is Bourbon. This is Kentucky. Your journey starts here.
Buffalo Trace Distillery
For over 200 years, Buffalo Trace Distillery has been defined by a dedication to one craft: making fine bourbon whiskey. By honoring tradition and embracing change, Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned its place of leadership among the legendary spirit makers of the world.
Woodford Reserve Distillery
The art of making fine bourbon first took place on the site of the Woodford Reserve Distillery, a National Historic Landmark, in 1812. You get that sense of history. The history of bourbon is the history of Kentucky, is the history of the United States.
Castle & Key Distillery
Castle & Key began restoring the historic Old Taylor Distillery in 2014 and after four years of hard work, was overjoyed to open the distillery to visitors in September of 2018. Now we are excited to offer a range of experiences from tours to private events among a myriad of other reasons to visit the site.