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© 2008
Lexington Convention
and Visitors Bureau
301 East Vine Street
Lexington, Kentucky. USA
40507-1513

Visitor Info:
1-800-845-3959 or
859-233-7299

Other Inquiries:
1-800-848-1224 or
859-233-1221

Group Info:
1-800-848-1224 or
859-233-1221
Fax 859-254-4555
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Group Tour Planning

Located in the heart of horse country and Kentucky's famous scenic Bluegrass region, Lexington offers fresh possibilities for your signature group tour.

If you would like information beyond what is included in our Web site, just register or consult with us at 800-848-1224. You can browse our Group Travel Planner in PDF file format by clicking here.

Getting Here is Easy

  • Located within 600 miles of 75% of the U.S. population, at the major junction of interstates 75 and 64. (See map )
  • Blue Grass Airport, just 10 minutes from downtown, with Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati International Airport, the second largest hub in North America, just 83 miles away via I-75

The Setting is Unforgettable, Safe and Friendly

  • The city is surrounded by beautifully manicured horse farms, where fences and green fields seem to extend forever
  • Lexington combines the conveniences of a metropolitan city with the hospitality of a small southern town
Create an Itinerary from our World Famous Attractions.

Lexington's beauty and activities span the four seasons. Meet past and future Kentucky Derby winners and get a behind-the-scenes look the multi-billion dollar Thoroughbred industry on personalized horse farm tours. Visit  The Kentucky Horse Park , the world's only state park dedicated to the horse.Get a taste of the racing industry with Keeneland Race Course's early morning workouts and breakfast at the Track Kitchen. Arrange a hub-and-spoke tour to nearby Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill , the nation's largest restored Shaker Village community. Enjoy afternoon teas and garden tours while exploring an herb farm or historic homes. Explore the area's Civil War sites or take an educational distillery tour and learn the history of bourbon. Plan an antique shopping excursion among over 200 area stores. For suggested itineraries please click here.

Pre-priced Entertainment Packages Offer Distinctive Adventures

For effortless planning, take a look at one of these packages:

Historic Shaker Village Tour
Historic Homes Candlelight Tours
The Thoroughbred Center
Old Kentucky Night at the Kentucky Horse Park
Baseball Outings at Applebee's Park

Special Events

Celebrate Derby Day in Lexington at Keeneland Race Course or experience the spectacular light displays at Southern Lights this winter; and be sure to fill seats on your motorcoach!

Need a step-on guide for your motorcoach?

Whether you want to explore Lexington's rich history, or learn just why Lexington is known as the horse capital of the world, a step-on guide can add a special dimension to your group's experience of the Bluegrass Region.

Blue Grass Tours (859) 252-5744 (800) 755-6956
Horses of Kentucky (859) 277-4625
John Midbo (859) 278-9488
Karen Edelstein Privately Guided Tours (859) 266-5465
Kentucky Horse Tours (859) 846-9400
Kentucky Living History Tours (859) 293-9367
Lexington In Touch (859) 224-4226
UnBridled Tours (859) 255-7863 (859)333-8940
The Lexington Connection (859) 269-4040
Tours of Tradition by Scott Goodlett (859) 879-0319 (800) 450-6444


Group Travel Planner
Browse our entire Group Travel Planner in PDF file format. From  attractions, to group-friendly dining, unique venues, transportation options, and shopping, the colorful Group Travel Planner is a wonderful resource for group travel leaders.

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© 2008
Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau
301 East Vine Street
Lexington, KY 40507-1513
Visitor Info: 1-800-845-3959 or 859-233-7299
Group Info: 1-800-848-1224 or 859-233-1221