Venture outside of our city limits and you’ll find unparalleled experiences waiting to welcome you. Explore picturesque wineries, Civil War sites, charming local museums, nature preserves, and of course, distilleries. Take the scenic drive to what was once the largest Shaker community in the country and ignite your curiosity. Go horseback riding or visit an equine retirement home for some of the century’s most legendary Thoroughbreds.
Whatever you do, we assure you it’s worth a little drive.
Whether you're looking for Civil War sites, historic homes, bourbon distilleries, folk arts and crafts, hiking, bird watching, antiques, horse farms, museums, art galleries or memorable dining, the Bluegrass has plenty of attractions to discover.
For a listing of attractions on the outskirts of Lexington and Fayette County, see Things To Do and filter for Regional.
For the Bluegrass Region website, click here. To learn more about highlights in each city and to start planning your itinerary, please click here.
The largest restored Shaker community, with 3,000 acres of farmland and 34 restored 19th-century buildings. Shaker Village hosts a wide variety of hands-on classes, music…
Tucked away along historic Pisgah Pike in the heart of Kentucky’s horse country, The Kentucky Castle is a one-of-a-kind destination where luxury meets leisure and…
A retirement and rescue facility for pensioned Thoroughbreds, Old Friends provides a sanctuary for former racehorses, show horses, and more. Several Kentucky Derby…
The Red River Gorge is a uniquely scenic area in the Daniel Boone National Forest. The area is known for its abundant natural stone arches, unusual rock formations, and…
Standing on the grounds of the Old Taylor Distillery built in 1887. Featuring a limestone castle, elaborate gazebos and sunken gardens, Castle & Key’s on-site…
