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Lexington Visitors Center
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 the Calendar of Events and our local attractions.
Downtown Lexington Eats and Drinks
View the local restaurants and bars in Downtown Here are a few of our favorites: Magee's, Josie's and Doodles – Breakfast/Brunch Corta Lima – Casual lunch or dinner spot Dudley's on Short – A Lexington favorite, small rooftop option but reservations are needed Infinity A Skybar & Cafe – Rooftop bar downtown on top of the Residence Inn attached to the Marriott West Sixth Brewing, Country Boy Brewery and Ethereal Brewing Public House – breweries and brew houses Distillery Square – Restaurants, bars, coffee shops and ice cream Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse – Dinner spot located next to the Marriott (reservation recommended)
Keeneland Race Track
Keeneland Race Course welcomes visitors year round. Each October and April 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. Due to covid, attendance to Spring Meet will be limited and requires PURCHASE OF TICKETS IN ADVANCE in order to attend. Starting on Monday, March 8th through Saturday, March 13th you can apply online for inside dining (Lexington Room - view of track) and reserved seating (Reserved Grandstand - open air stadium seating) tickets. Restrictions apply. Then on Wednesday, March 24th General Admission tickets (open seating) will open on a first come first serve basis. Make sure to plan ahead, you don’t want to miss it! To learn more about the different options and how to apply and purchase tickets, click the view button!
Kentucky Horse Park
The Kentucky Horse Park is the premier event venue for equestrians and those who love and want to learn more about horses and man’s relationship with the horse. At the Kentucky Horse Park, visitors and exhibitors will have diverse opportunities to engage with, learn about and be enchanted by the beauty, strength and spirit of the horse.
Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour
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. Please plan to research and purchase tickets in advance. Due to covid, each distillery has adopted new rules and procedures.
Horse Country Kentucky
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. We hope to create emotional experiences by sharing the story of the horses, the land, and the people with our guests; ultimately to develop fans of farms and clinics through tourism experiences.