There’s Nowhere Like Lexington, Kentucky

In Lexington—the most Kentucky of places—you can’t help but slow down and soak it all in. Farm-to-table flavor. Bourbon by the barrel full. And the breathtaking beauty of the Horse Capital of the World. The best things take their time. And so do we. So stay a while, and discover why visitors can’t stop saying… “Whoa, Lexington.”

 

Every Road
Leads to a Horse

Visit Horse Country
450+

Horse Farms—many open for tours

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Horse Country

Watch a herd of yearlings sprint across a field on a horse farm tour. Get up close and personal with a new foal. See racing’s biggest stars and future champions at Keeneland, a National Historic Landmark. With museums, horseback riding, and more than 450 nearby horse farms, there’s no question that Lexington, Kentucky is the horse capital of the world. Hope you packed extra peppermints.

Horse Back Riding
Keenland Races
22,000+

Horses in the region, Including 30 Breeds At The Kentucky Horse Park

Horse Farm

Bourbon,
the Lexington Way

Bourbon Master
Bourbon Barrels
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Nearby distilleries

There’s something different about Kentucky’s signature spirit in Lexington. From blending rooms hidden in the city to distilleries just down the road, you haven’t experienced bourbon until you’ve experienced it like this—in a place where every bar is a bourbon bar. Here, you’ll find the first Black-owned distillery since the days of slavery. The only distillery on both the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and the Moonshine Trail. Opportunities to work alongside bourbon production teams. Places that push the boundaries of an ancient art with science, passion, and a little magic. 

Fresh Bourbon

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Distilleries located in and around downtown

 

Plan Your Getaway

There’s more to Lexington than just horses and bourbon. Keep scrolling for more or click here to start planning a Bluegrass trip filled with farm-to-table flavor, outdoor adventure, and unforgettable, whoa-inducing moments. Just make sure you give yourself enough time to take it all in. 

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Whoa. There’s So Much
More to Explore.

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