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Lexington is Bourbonland
Beneath Lexington’s rolling bluegrass hills, a rare limestone formation filters natural spring water for the world’s finest bourbon, fueling a magical culture of creativity and innovation. That culture is on full display in September as local distilleries and craft cocktail bars celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month with seasonal events, drinks, and more.
Just one of the many reasons why Lexington is known around the world as Bourbonland.
Discover Bourbonland
Horse Country at Its Finest
The Horse Capital of the World is in rare form during the fall. The Thoroughbred universe descends on Keeneland for the Fall Race Meet in October. Hundreds of horse farms welcome visitors for behind-the-scenes tours. Nearly 50 breeds graze 1,200 acres of pasture at the Kentucky Horse Park. And the sublime Bluegrass landscape glows in the amber autumn light.
If you only visit Lexington once, visit in the fall.
Explore Horse Country
Outdoor Adventure
When pioneer Daniel Boone first laid eyes on the Bluegrass he famously remarked, “Heaven must be a Kentucky kind of place.” Well, Lexington is surely at its most divine in the fall. With a rich landscape of rolling hills, wide-open spaces and dense woodlands crisscrossed with waterways, the opportunities for adventure are endless.
We’re also just a short drive from Red River Gorge, one of America’s true geologic wonders.
Outdoor Activities
Spectacular Fall Foliage
You swore you’d never become one of those people that travels just for fall foliage, but Lexington puts on a show that’s hard to resist. Grab a front row seat for this spellbinding performance at parks, farms and gardens, or in the historic neighborhoods where tree-lined streets become briefly bathed in incredible fall color.
Our Driving/Walking Tours can help lead the way.
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