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Acres of Land Winery Enjoy panoramic views of Madison County and visit the vineyards, a state of the art commerical wine production and bottling facility, gift shop, wine tasting area, and full-service restaurant and patio. 23 miles south of Lexington. |
Big Red Stables Enjoy horseback riding on more than 1000 acres of lush bluegrass farmlands. (12 yr. age minimum.) Call for prices and to make an appointment. 29 miles southwest of Lexington |
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort The salt springs at Blue Licks have attracted prehistoric animals, Indians, pioneers (including Daniel Boone) and 19th-century southerners seeking the rejuvenation of the therapeutic, bubbling waters. Blue Licks is widely known as the site of the last Revolutionary War battle in Kentucky in 1782. 40 miles northeast of Lexington |
Bluegrass Heritage Museum Top Located in a signature Romanesque Revival building, the museum examines the history of the Bluegrass from European contact with Native Americans to the present. 20 miles east of Lexington. |
Bluegrass Railroad Museum Top Enjoy a weekend nostalgic train ride through 11 miles of beautiful Bluegrass horse and tobacco farms, with a stop at a scenic overlook on the Kentucky River. Vintage railroad equipment and memorabilia are on display at the museum. Non-scheduled special excursions can be arranged 30 days in advance. 18 miles west of Lexington.
Excursions run June through October Open Saturday and Sunday; call for times. Train generally departs at 2 p.m. |
Boyd Orchards Top Fifth generation fruit growers bring their years of experience in agri-entertainment to Versailles. Enjoy a beautifully kept farm and u-pick operation with play areas for children and lots of special events. Enjoy great food and desserts in the newly built Red Apple Barn and shop in the large, unique Gift Shop. 14 miles southwest of Lexington.
May through December Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., noon to 6 on Sunday. |
Buffalo Trace Top Named the 2005 Distillery of the Year by Whiskey magazine, this distillery is one of America's oldest continuously operating distillery. Home of the flagship bourbon Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the distillery is gaining international attention for its older bourbons including the Antique Bourbon Collection. 27 miles west of Lexington.
Open year-round 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. |
Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park Top Union supply depot, recruitment center, African-American refugee camp, hospital and National Cemetery. The site is bounded by the Kentucky River, and Hickman Creek, both with vertical limestone cliffs called the Palisades. 20 miles southwest of Lexington
Tours Tuesday through Saturday. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Cane Ridge Meeting House Top Site of the famous Cane Ridge revival of 1801, when 20,000 to 30,000 people assembled for a camp meeting that had a profound influence on American and frontier religion. The original meeting house, built in 1791, is enclosed in a stone building and is the largest one-room log structure in the United States. There is also a museum building and pioneer graveyard on the 5-acre area. Picnic areas are located on the grounds. 26 miles north of Lexington. |
| Canoe Kentucky Top Paddle down the Kentucky Elkhorn Creek in Canoe, kayak, or raft! Whitewater trips and float trips as well as fishing and swimming. Groups welcome. 26 miles west of Lexington. |
Capital City Museum Top At present, the Capital City Museum occupies the former Gayle Drug Store building. Over the next few years, the museum will expand its exhibits into the old Capital Hotel, built in the 1850s to provide comfortable accommodations for the Kentucky General Assembly and others doing business with state government. 30 miles west of Lexington. |
Chateau du Vieux Corbeau Winery Top This charming winery has an underground grape-handling facility, tasting room and "vineyard room" where private receptions and dinners may be served. Gift shop. 35 miles southwest of Lexington. |
Chrisman Mill Vineyards and Winery Top This winery has the old world feel of the Tuscan valley. Beautiful tasting room overlooking the vineyards. The gift shop stocks a wide variety of gourmet foods and wine themed items and the cafe frequently serves Tuscan specialities. 14 miles south of Lexington. |
Cincinnati Bengals Summer Training Camp Top Just East of the main campus, a state-of-the-arts Athletic Complex features a 5,000 seat stadium and two 100-yard fields as well as tennis courts and a baseball field. Georgetown College hosts the Cincinnati Bengals each summer from mid-July to mid-August. During the training camp, FanFest features an interactive playground and concessions with fun for the whole family. 15 miles north of Lexington.
Open Mid-July through Mid-August. |
The Civil War Fort at Boonesboro Top African American soldiers constructed this fort in 1863 to protect the Kentucky River ford and ferry at Boonesboro from Confederate invasions. Visit the remnants of the earthen work fortifications on a one mile (round trip) self-guided tour. 18 miles east of Lexington. |
Constitution Square State Historic Site Top Danville's location on the Wilderness Road made it a logical choice for Kentucky's first seat of government. Constitution Square includes a meetinghouse, courthouse, jail, post office, schoolhouse and other historic structures. 35 miles southwest of Lexington. |
Deer Run Stables Scenic trails through woods and creeks with views of an old rustic cabin, pre-civil war cemetery, and crystal clear creeks. Hay rides and horse boarding. 22 miles south of Lexington. |
Duncan Tavern Historic Center Top 20 miles northeast of Lexington. The John Fox Jr. Genealogical Library, located in the tavern complex, is open for research April through mid-December Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Equus Run Vineyard Top Visitors can pack a picnic for the vineyard, sample wines in the tasting room, browse the gift shop, enjoy fishing or aimlessly wander the grounds. Acres of grape varieties are planted in Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Norton, Cabernet Franc, Chardonel, and Vidal Blanc. Special events are held in an outdoor amphitheater. 12 miles west of Lexington. |
Evans Orchard and Cider Mill Top An orchard, cider mill and u-pick operation and farm market with colorful fall festivals and special events throughout the year. Call for festival dates and a schedule of activities. Lunch is served seasonally, Tuesdays through Sundays. 10 miles north of Lexington.
Hours and days of operation vary seasonally. Call for details. |
Floral Clock Top The Bluegrass' most unusual clock is found on the grounds of the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort. The floral clock is made up of 10,000 plants. 30 miles west of Lexington.
Open year-round, dawn to dusk. |
Fort Boonesborough State Park Top A painstaking reconstruction of the fort built in 1775 by Daniel Boone, Fort Boonesborough offers visitors a chance to experience early pioneer life. The park's museum tells the story of Daniel Boone and the settlement of the area. 25 miles south of Lexington.
Open April through October, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily; closed in Winter. Verify hours before traveling. |
Four Roses Distillery Top 24 miles west of Lexington. |
Georgetown /Scott County Museum Top Area history comes alive through a collection of local artifacts relating to the history and people of Georgetown and Scott County. 14 miles north of Lexington.
Open Monday through Friday 9 am to 4 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment. |
Hopewell Museum Top A museum of local Bourbon County history and Kentucky Fine Arts, the Hopewell Museum was established in 1995. Located in a Beaux Arts structure originally built as the town's post office. 20 miles from Lexington.
Closed in January Open noon till 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday; 2 till 4 p.m. on Sundays, and by appointment. |
Hummel Planetarium & Space Theater Top One of the largest and most sophisticated planetariums in the United States, Hummel's videos, sound system, and special effects projectors create programs that take visitors on fantastic journeys into space. 28 miles south of Lexington.
Open year-round shows at 3:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Children's programs at 2 p.m. Monday through Satuday and 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. |
Irish Acres & The Glitz Restaurant Top Housed in a former school building, this gallery displays 32,000 square feet of American and European furniture, glassware, china, crystal, silver, linens, dolls, jewelry, rugs, accessories and international gifts. Full-service lunch is available by reservation in the festively decorated Glitz Restaurant. 25 miles southwest of Lexington.
Gallery, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; Restaurant open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Closed January thru Mid-March. |
Jailer's Home and Jail Top Restored 1821 Jailer's Home and Museum. On the second Thursday of each month, a four course meal is served by reservation only. Site of annual Haunted House. 35 miles north east of Lexington. |
Kentucky Artisan Center Top A 25,000 sq. ft. facility dedicated to the handiwork of Kentucky artisans. Shopping, craft demonstrations, exhibits, regional food and travel information. Free. 38 miles south of Lexington.
Open 7 days a week year-round, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. |
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History Top Designed to house the state museum and a research library, the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History holds educational programs and rotating special exhibits as well as special events. 25 miles west of Lexington.
Open year-round 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. |
Kentucky Military History Museum Top Temporarily closed for renovation. Through an extraordinary collection of weapons, uniforms, flags and photographs- ranging from Civil War flags to SCUD missile pieces from the Persian Gulf War- this museum traces the state's role in American military history. 27 miles west of Lexington.
Open year-round 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. |
Kentucky River Otter Outpost Top Recreational, historical and adventure touring of the Kentucky River Palisade Area by pontoon, canoe, kayak or float tubes. 22 miles south of Lexington |
Kentucky State Capitol Top Begun in 1905 and completed in 1909, Kentucky's massive State Capitol building is known as one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring statehouses in the nation. 30 miles west of Lexington.
Open year-round 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; and 1 p.m. to 4 pm. Sundays. |
Liberty Hall Historic Site Top Temporarily closed for renovations. A combined guided tour of two historic homes begins at Liberty Hall, home of Kentucky's first senator, John Brown, and then takes you next door to the Orlando Brown House, designed by Gideon Shryock for Senator Brown's son, Orlando. 27 miles west of Lexington.
Open March through mid-December Tours given at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; Noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday; Closed Mondays. |
McDowell House, Apothecary & Gardens Top Dr. Ephraim McDowell made medical history here on Christmas morning, 1809, when he successfully removed an ovarian tumor from Jane Todd Crawford. This was the first such surgery in the world. The house includes period furnishings and an apothecary shop with a fascinating collection of early pharmaceutical and medical equipment. 35 miles southwest of Lexington.
Open year-round 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Closed on Mondays from November through February. |
Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum Top This seven-acre arboretum, headquarters of the Garden Club of Kentucky, is a delightful display of 100 varieties of trees, two fish pools, rose garden and numerous flowering plants. |
Neal Building Museum Top This building houses a restored country store and also serves as a welcome center and arts center and is home to Carlisle-Nicholas County Tourism and the Nicholas County Historical Society. 35 miles northeast of Lexington |
Nostalgia Station Toy & Train Museum Top Located in a former 1911 L&N Railroad station, this museum exhibits antique model trains, antique toys and railroad memorabilia. The gift shop sells gauge trains and accessories as well as train-related items. 12 miles west of Lexington.
Open year-round 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. |
Old Fort Harrod State Park Top This reconstructed pioneer fort commemorates the first permanent settlement west of the Alleghenies,built by James Harrod near this site in 1774. The cabins include authentic pioneer furniture and crafts people in pioneer dress demonstrate such skills as blacksmithing, quilting and dollmaking. The park also includes a pioneer cemetery; the Mansion Museum with Civil War and Indian displays; and the cabin in which Abraham Lincoln's parents were married. 29 miles southwest of Lexington.
Fort open year-round. Museum open March through November. Fort open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily mid-March through October. Call for winter hours. |
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site Top Perryville Battlefield is the site of Kentucky's bloodiest, and most important, Civil War battle. The battle marked a fatal loss of the initiative for the South. The battle is re-enacted each October. Throughout the year, living history activities with costumed interpreters are scheduled. 40 miles southwest of Lexington. |
Pioneer Playhouse Outdoor Dinner TheatreTop Kentucky's oldest outdoor dinner theatre, Pioneer Playhouse presents off-Broadway plays and musicals. The grounds contain a 19th century antique village with store fronts and antiques from Danville in the early 1900's. The Box Office was once used as a train station in the movie classic "Raintree County". 36 miles southwest of Lexington.
Open mid-June through August. |
Rebecca Ruth Candy Top Located in historic downtown Frankfort, Rebecca-Ruth Candy is known as the originator of Bourbon Candy. Tours are free and include free candy samples. Tour highlights include "Edna's Table, a 12-foot curved marble table that was once a bar top in the Old Capitol Hotel, and an antique candy furnace with hand-stirred copper kettles still in use today. 30 miles east of Lexington. |
Reed Valley Orchard Top
23 miles north of Lexington.
Open mid-June through November 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday through Saturday. |
Renfro Valley, KY Top 50 miles south of Lexington.
Open March through December; call for show times. Live shows Wednesday through Sunday. |
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill Top
25 miles southwest of Lexington.
Open Year Round except for December 24-25 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily April through October. Winter hours- 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Sunburst Horsemanship School Visitors can call in advance to arrange an up close experience for a child to pet and feed a horse, take a short ride, and learn the animal that has made the Bluegrass Region famous. 18 miles southwest of Lexington. |
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, U.S.A. , Inc . Top The plant began production in 1988 and is Toyota's largest production plant in North America. During tours, a tram carries visitors through the Stamping, Body Weld and Assembly sections of the plant. You can also explore the Visitors Center, where interactive exhibits explain the Toyota production system and philosophies. 14 miles north of Lexington |
White Hall Top Cassius Marcellus Clay was one of the Bluegrass region's most colorful 19th-century personalities and was known as the "Lion of White Hall". He was an outspoken abolitionist, newspaper publisher, U.S. Minister to Russia, and friend of Abraham Lincoln. His home, an elaborate Italianate mansion, had central heating and indoor plumbing in the mid-19th century, an unusual feature for its time, and is furnished with many original Clay family items. 20 miles south of Lexington.
Open April through Labor Day from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily; Call for winter schedule. |
Wild Turkey Distillery Top In 1893, bourbon from this distillery was selected from over 400 whiskeys to represent Kentucky at the World's Fair. The same fine 101 proof Wild Turkey bourbon is still made today. Visitors will tour the fermentation and bottling areas as well as timbered warehouses to experience the sites, sounds and smells of a working distillery. 23 miles west of Lexington. |
Wildside Vines Winery and Vineyard Top Wildside Vines Winery is situated on 30 acres with a five acre vineyard planted with European, hybrid, and American grapes. There is an apple and pear orchard and pick-your-own berries are also available. Complimentary wine tastings. 15 miles west of Lexington. |
William Whitley House Top One of the first brick homes built west of the Alleghney Mountains and the site of the first circular racetrack in the nation. Called the "Guardian of Wilderness Road," the house was a gathering spot for early Kentuckians, including George Rogers Clark and Daniel Boone. 45 miles south of Lexington. |
The Woodford Reserve Distillery Top Woodford Reserve is the only facility in the state making bourbon using the original Scottish "pot still" method. This historic distillery has been restored with visitors in mind, and offers exhibits on the history and heritage of bourbon, tours of the facility, lunch on the porch and a gift shop featuring Kentucky crafts and other premium gift items.
22 miles from Lexington. Open year-round Tuesday -Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open Sundays 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. April through October. Tour times 10 a.m.,11a.m.,1, 2, & 3 p.m. Tours on Sundays at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. April thru October only. Special tours by reservation only: "Corn to Cork" tour at 9:30 a.m. or the "National Landmark" tour at 11:30 am. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Closed major holidays. |
Hours and days of operation are subject to change. |
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