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Things To Do

Lexington is surrounded by two things -- bourbon and horses -- and we recommend you visit both. Pair them together for the perfect Kentucky day or do just one! These are some of the closest options to Lexington.

Distillery District

1210 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY 40504

This area of Lexington is just 1.5 miles away from the Hilton. It has a number of great restaurants, shops and activities (Arcade, distillery & brewery tours, ice cream, etc.) for people of all ages to do!

Claiborne Farm

703 Winchester Road, Paris, KY 40361

Claiborne is known as one of the most iconic Thoroughbred breeding farms in Kentucky’s Horse Country. It's a beautiful 30 minute drive to a beautiful farm where Secretariat was bred and laid to rest.

Airdrie Stud

2641 Old Frankfort Pike, Midway, KY 40347

Visit one of Kentucky's most historic Thoroughbred breeding farms, Airdrie Stud in Midway. Tours visit with the stallions, mares and foals who call the farm home, and reminisce on the history of this storied property. This farm is 25 minutes from Lexington.

Coolmore - Ashford Stud

5095 Frankfort Road, Versailles, KY 40383

Visit the Bluegrass home of international breeding giant Coolmore, one of the largest global players in the bloodstock industry. Behind Ashford Stud's historic stone walls. find some of the most sough-after horses in the world as well as its storied history. You'll learn by Coolmore has the moniker Home of Champions - you might see a Triple Crown winner or two. This farm is a 30 minute drive from Lexington.

Woodford Reserve Distillery

7785 McCracken Pike, Versailles, KY 40383

This distillery is 30 minutes from downtown Lexington.

Buffalo Trace Distillery

113 Great Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, KY 40601

This distillery is 45 minutes from Lexington.

Castle & Key Distillery

4445 McCracken Pike, Frankfort, KY 40601

This distillery is 30 minutes from Lexington.

Four Roses Distillery

1224 Bonds Mill Road, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342

This distillery is 30 minutes from Lexington.

Wild Turkey Distillery Visitor Center

1417 Versailles Road, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342

This distillery is 30 minutes from Lexington.

Bardstown

Bardstown, KY 40004

A historic small city known as the "Bourbon Capital of the World," central to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, with numerous distilleries like Heaven Hill, Maker's Mark, and Jim Beam nearby, offering tours and tastings. Bardstown is a one hour from Lexington.

Maker's Mark Distillery

3350 Burkes Spring Road, Loretto, KY 40037

This distillery is 1 hour and 15 minutes from Lexington.