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These are just a few of the many itinerary options for touring Lexington and the Bluegrass Region. The professional Group Tour sales staff of the Lexington Convention & Visitors Bureau will be happy to assist you in making your Lexington tour a memorable one. Just register or consult with Group Sales at 800-848-1224. All tours require advance reservations.
| 1 Night Itinerary |
Day 1 |
| 1:00pm
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Welcome to Lexington - Tour one of our historical homes, Ashland, Hunt-Morgan House, Mary Todd Lincoln House, or Waveland |
| 2:30pm |
A photo stop at Thoroughbred Park with life-size bronze horses and jockeys. |
| 3:00pm |
Stroll through the Lexington Cemetery, an incredible arboretum featuring local flora. |
| 4:00pm |
Check in at hotel. |
| 5:30pm |
Depart for the Kentucky Horse Park's "Old Kentucky Night". A fun-filled evening including a park tour, hayride, movie, southern buffet and square dancing. |
| 9:30pm |
Return to hotel. |
Day 2 |
| 7:00am |
Depart for Keeneland Race Course. |
| 7:15am |
Early morning workout & breakfast at the Track Kitchen. Watch Thoroughbreds workout -- track side. Your step-on guide gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the Thoroughbred racing world. |
| 8:30am |
Depart Keeneland for a driving tour through the magnificent Bluegrass countryside. Have your cameras ready! |
| 9:15am |
A "sweet" stop at Old Kentucky Chocolates to see bourbon chocolates being made. Free samples! |
| 10:00am |
Depart Lexington for Berea to shop at the crafts capital of Kentucky. Lunch at the Boone Tavern Hotel owned by Berea College and famous for spoon bread and student service. |
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2 Night Itinerary |
Day 1 |
| 1:00pm |
Welcome to Lexington - Arrive at The Mall at Lexington Green which includes a choice of several restaurants overlooking the lake and Joseph-Beth Booksellers, named America's Best Book Store by Publisher's Weekly. |
| 2:00pm |
Depart for American Saddlebred Museum & the Kentucky Horse Park. |
| 4:00pm |
Check in at hotel. |
| 6:00pm |
Dinner at a Lexington restaurant. |
| 7:30pm |
Arrive Waveland State Historic Site for candlelight tour & desserts. |
| 9:00pm |
Return to hotel. |
Day 2 |
| 7:00am |
Depart for Keeneland Race Course. |
| 7:15am |
Early morning workout & breakfast at the Track Kitchen. Watch Thoroughbreds workout -- track side. Your step-on guide gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the Thoroughbred racing world. |
| 9:00am |
Depart for Kentucky Horse Center. Tour a Thoroughbred training facility, meet and talk with an equine trainer. Visit the Tack Shop. |
| 10:30am |
Depart for Shaker Village |
| 11:30am |
Arrive & tour historic Shaker Village. See demonstrations of handmade Shaker crafts and music with a stop at the Gift Shop. |
| 1:00pm |
Lunch at the Trustees Inn |
| 3:00pm |
Return to hotel |
| 5:30pm |
Depart for the Red Mile Harness Track for dinner and racing (seasonal) |
| 10:00pm |
Return to hotel. |
Day 3 |
| 8:30am |
Breakfast at hotel. |
| 9:30am |
Depart Lexington for Georgetown, KY for a tour of the Toyota Manufacturing Plant. |
| 10:30am |
Shop time at Factory Stores of America Outlet Mall and lunch. (optional) |
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3 Night Itinerary |
Day 1 |
| 1:00pm |
Welcome to Lexington - Lunch at deSha's Restaurant overlooking Triangle Park. |
| 2:00pm |
Take the Bluegrass Driving Tour with a visit to a private horse farm. |
| 3:00pm |
Check in at hotel. |
| 4:00pm |
Depart for evening in Renfro Valley, KY to enjoy an old-fashioned dinner and show. |
| 9:30pm |
Return to hotel. |
Day 2 |
| 8:30am |
Breakfast at hotel. |
| 9:30am |
Depart for tour of The Woodford Reserve Bourbon Distillery. |
| 11:30am |
Take a scenic drive to Irish Acres Gallery of Antiques. Lunch at The Glitz Restaurant. |
| 2:30pm |
Return to the hotel. |
| 5:30pm |
Depart for the Kentucky Horse Park for dinner and entertainment. |
| 9:30pm |
Return to hotel |
Day 3 |
| 7:00am |
Depart for Keeneland Race Course. |
| 7:15am |
Early morning workouts & breakfast at the Track Kitchen. Watch Thoroughbreds workout -- trackside. Your step-on guide gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the Thoroughbred racing world. |
| 8:30am |
Depart Keeneland |
| 9:00am |
A "sweet" stop at Old Kentucky Chocolates to see bourbon chocolates being made. Tasting allowed! |
| 10:00am |
Depart for Headley-Whitney Museum, a unique museum featuring a Jewel Room, Shell Grotto and fine art objects for a tour and lunch. |
| 2:00pm |
Tour one of our historical homes, Ashland, Hunt-Morgan House, Mary Todd Lincoln House, or Waveland |
| 3:00pm |
Return to the hotel |
| 6:30pm |
Dinner at one of Lexington's fine restaurants. |
Day 4 |
| 8:00am |
Breakfast at hotel. |
| 10:30am |
Depart for Frankfort, our state capital, touring the Governor's Mansion, the Floral Clock, Orlando Brown Home, and the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History. |
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