Lexington, KY - Horse Capital of the World

This privately owned museum located on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park is a colorful and contemporary showcase of the American Saddlebred, Kentucky's native breed of horse. The Museum houses the largest collection of Saddlebred artifacts in the world including trophies, photographs, tack, artwork and a library of over 2,400 volumes used for bloodline and genealogical research.

Note: Closed during January. Ashland, the home of famous 19th-century statesman Henry Clay, is located a short distance from downtown Lexington on a beautiful 20-acre wooded estate with an English parterre garden. The home is filled with Clay family belongings and memorabilia.

Honoring Lexington's distilling tradition that dates back to the late 1700's, this distillery is located in the old barreling house of the old Pepper Distillery in Lexington's Historic Distillery District. Currently distilling Devil John Moonshine, Pure Blue Vodka and a "yet to be named" bourbon. Tasting room and gift shop.

This 46-acre State Historic Site near Athens, Kentucky, was an early settlement of 15 to 20 families and the home of Daniel Boone from 1779 to 1782. Daniel Boone's brother, Samuel, is buried here. Self-guided walking trails.

Owned by the city-county government and managed by the local arts council, this building encompasses a cafe, an art gallery and offices as well as performance and rehearsal space.