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American Saddlebred Museum 4093 Iron Works Pike Lexington, KY 40511 (859) 259-2746
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.

Applebee's Park 1200 North Broadway Lexington, KY 40507 (859)422-7867
This state-of-the-art stadium is home to Lexington's new minor league professional baseball team, the Lexington Legends, and is the premier outdoor concert venue in Central Kentucky. They may be a Single A team, but Lexington has quickly embraced their new team in a major league way and the seats are packed for home games. The season runs from April to September.

ArtsPlace 161 North Mill Street Lexington, KY 40507 (859) 255-2951
ArtsPlace is a multi-purpose arts center which houses a gallery showcasing the works of Central Kentucky artists, and is also the site of free music and dance performances.

Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate 120 Sycamore Road Lexington, KY 40502 (859) 266-8581
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. You may stroll the grounds at any time. The walled garden is locked at 5:00 p.m.

Aviation Museum of Kentucky 4316 Hangar Drive Lexington, KY (859) 231-1219
This museum features restored historic aircraft, aviation artifacts and equipment, interactive displays and a gift shop.

Farmers' MarketTop West Vine or Maxwell and South Broadway Lexington, KY (859) 608-2655 or (859)328-2401
Lexington's Farmers' Market is held every Saturday on West Vine Street and each Tuesday and Thursday at Maxwell and South Broadway. Fruits and vegetables, herbs, flowers, jams and jellies, honey, Kentucky specialties and more.

Flag Fork Herb Farm 900 North Broadway Lexington, KY 40505 (859) 252-6837
Known for distinctive gifts, gourmet foods and garden accessories, Flag Fork is housed in a brick cottage built around 1810, complete with a carriage house and a quarter-acre walled garden. The Garden Cafe serves lunch and can accommodate groups of up to 50 people. Reservations are recommended. Reservations for groups must be made one month in advance.

Headley-Whitney Museum 4435 Old Frankfort Pike Lexington, KY 40510 (859) 255-6653
Established in 1968 by artist and jewelry designer George Headley, this unique museum features a fascinating and diverse collection of decorative arts objects.

The Hunt-Morgan House 201 North Mill Street Lexington, KY 40508 (859) 253-0362 or (859) 233-3290
Built in 1814 by John Wesley Hunt, one of Lexington 's most prominent citizens of the time, this Federal-style house is a living museum representing the days when Lexington was known as the " Athens of the West" for its highly cultured lifestyle.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers 3199 Nicholasville Road The Mall at Lexington Green Lexington, KY 40503 (859) 273-2911
Sample the latest CDs on private headsets, attend a book-signing, browse to your heart's content or pick up a unique gift at Joseph-Beth, once named America's Best Bookstore by "Publisher's Weekly". Spacious design and an inviting atmosphere have made Joseph-Beth a favorite place to meet and mingle in Lexington. The Cafe at Joseph-Beth boasts gourmet and alcoholic beverages, appetizers, and generous entrees.

Keeneland Race Course P.O. Box 1690 4201 Versailles Road Lexington, KY 40592-1690 (800) 456-3412 or (859) 254-3412
With its tranquil setting and lovely stone fences and buildings, this national historic landmark is one of the most genteel and beautiful racetracks in the world. Live Thoroughbred racing takes place April and October. No racing on Mondays or Tuesdays.

Keeneland Track Kitchen (operated by Turf Catering Co., Inc.) Keeneland Race Course 4201 Versailles Road Lexington, KY 40592-1690 (859) 253-0541
The Keeneland Track Kitchen, located at historic Keeneland Race Course, is an ideal way to rub elbows with jockeys, horse owners and trainers while enjoying a hearty, reasonably priced buffet-style breakfast.

Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Parkway Lexington, KY 40511 (859) 233-4303 or (800)678-8813
Dedicated to man's relationship with the horse, the Kentucky Horse Park is unlike any other park in the world -- a showcase of museums, galleries, theaters, and working farm exhibits. More than 50 breeds of horses graze upon its lush pastures.

Latrobe's Pope Villa 326 Grosvenor Avenue Lexington , KY 40507 (859) 253-0362 or 254-POPE
This ongoing restoration project is one of the few remaining examples of the work of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, one of the architects of the U.S. Capitol in Washington , D.C.

Lexington Cemetery 833 West Main Street Lexington, KY 40508 (859) 255-5522
The Lexington Cemetery is nationally recognized as one of America 's most beautiful arboretums and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places for landscape design.

Lexington Center/Rupp Arena 430 West Vine Street Lexington, KY 40507 (859) 233-4567
This downtown complex includes a hotel, retail center and convention halls, as well as Rupp Arena, home court of the University of Kentucky Wildcats Men's Basketball Team, and the Lexington Opera House.

Lexington Brewing Company 401 Cross Street Lexington , KY 40508 (859)887-3406
Established in 1794, Alltech's Lexington Brewery Company continues a splendid tradition of quality brewing producing Kentucky Ale, Kentucky Light and Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale. The brew hall viewing area, bottling operations, gift shop and an authentic Irish pub are available for tours. Bus tours and walk-ups invited.

Explorium of Lexington 440 W. Short Street Lexington, KY 40507 (859) 258-3256
"Hands-on" is the philosophy at this museum. Seven galleries feature exhibits about nature, the human heart, world geography and culture, archaeology and Lexington history.

Lexington History Museum 215 West Main Street Lexington, KY 40507 (859) 254-0530
Lexington's newest attraction is housed in the beautiful old Fayette County Courthouse (circa 1900). Inaugural exhibits include a timeline of the area's history, a photographic study of Lexington's African-American community and a special display of the IBM's Selectric Typewriter, once produced locally. Free admission.

Mary Todd Lincoln House 578 West Main Street Lexington , KY 40508 (859) 233-9999
This late-Georgian-style brick house is the site of the nation's first shrine to a First Lady. In 1977, the home was restored to reflect the Todd family's residency.

McConnell Springs 416 Rebmann Lane Lexington , KY 40504 (859) 225-4073
Originally a campsite for the first settlers in the Bluegrass , this 26-acre nature sanctuary features an array of historical and environmental features. Trails take visitors past natural springs, limestone fences originally constructed in the early 1800s and recently restored, the remains of an historic grist mill and farm, and a quarry, from which most of the stone for the buildings on the site was taken. A naturalist is stationed at the Visitors Center , with tours scheduled regularly.

Old Kentucky Chocolates 450 Southland Drive Lexington , KY 40503 (859) 278-4444 or (800) 786-0579
Old Kentucky Candies has been making candy in the Bluegrass for more than 35 years and is best known for its delicious Bourbon Chocolates and Bourbon Cherries, both made with 100-proof Jim Beam Kentucky Bourbon.

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary 5888 Jacks Creek Pike Lexington , KY 40515 (859) 272-6105
Raven Run is a 470-acre nature sanctuary dedicated to the protection of animals, and nearly 400 species of plants can be found within its boundaries.

The Red Mile Harness Track, Inc. 1200 Red Mile Road Lexington , KY 40504 (859) 255-0752
The Red Mile is Lexington's oldest existing racetrack, dating to 1875, as well as one of the nation's most respected harness tracks.

Southern Lights Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike Lexington , KY 40511 (859) 255-5727 or (800) 845-3959
A "must-see" holiday attraction, Southern Lights is an exciting drive-through animated light display at the Kentucky Horse Park . Southern Lights is the largest holiday light show in Kentucky . Youngsters can pet reindeer and other creatures in the Petting Zoo and talk to Santa. You can shop for handmade crafts, or just enjoy cookies and hot chocolate as you listen to area choirs and other entertainers. See "Holiday Packages" for special vacation packages.

Talon Winery & Vineyards Top 7086 Tates Creek Road Lexington, KY (859)971-3214
Stroll through lush vineyards as well as a tasting room and gift shop located in an original 18th century farmhouse. Tours feature an inside view of the processing area, the tanks, Kentucky oak-barrels and a state-of-the-art bottling system. Talon Winery sits on 300 acres of rolling Bluegrass farmland.

The Thoroughbred Center 3380 Paris Pike Lexington , KY 40511 (859) 293-1853
At this working Thoroughbred training facility, visitors can go behind the scenes to learn about a normal working day in the lives of Thoroughbreds and those who train and care for them.

Thoroughbred Park Corner of Main and Midland Streets Lexington
This 2.5 acre park dedicated to the Thoroughbred industry contains seven life-size and lifelike bronze racehorses streaking toward the finish line, while broodmares, foals and the great stallion Lexington "graze" in a nearby field. Jockey greats Randy Romero, Pat Day, Bill Shoemaker, Jerry Bailey, Don Brumfield, Chris McCarron and Craig Perret are all represented.

Transylvania University 300 North Broadway Lexington , KY 40508 (859) 233-8120
"Transy," established in 1780, is the oldest college west of the Allegheny Mountains . Alumni include 50 U.S. senators; 36 governors; Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy; and Texas pioneer Stephen Austin.

University of Kentucky Visitor Center located at the UK Student Center Lexington , KY 40506 (859) 257-9000
Founded in 1865, the University of Kentucky is the largest public university in the state, educating more than 24,000 students each semester. Home of the UK Wildcats.

University of Kentucky Art Museum Singletary Center for the Arts Corner of Rose and Euclid Lexington , KY 40506 (859)257-5716
The University of Kentucky Art Museum is located at the Singletary Center for the Arts at the corner of Rose and Euclid. An impressive permanent collection is augmented by special traveling exhibits.

University of Kentucky Basketball Museum U.K. Basketball Museum, Inc. 410 West Vine Street Lexington , KY 40501 (800) 269-1953 or (859) 225-5670
The University of Kentucky Basketball Museum salutes the 96-year history of the country's most successful men's collegiate basketball team through interactive, high-tech exhibits, historical timelines, and artifact displays. The museum is located in The Shops at Lexington Center , adjacent to the "Cats" home court, Rupp Arena.

University of Kentucky Lexington-Fayette County Arboretum Park Alumni Drive between Nicholasville Road and Tates Creek Road Lexington , KY 40506 (859) 257-6955
Intended as a botanical garden for the entire community and the Commonwealth, the park features a variety of plants and trees with walking and jogging paths.

Waveland State Historic Site 225 Waveland Museum Road Lexington , KY 40514 (859) 272-3611
Built in 1847 by Joseph Bryan, a grand-nephew of Daniel Boone, Waveland is an outstanding example of the Greek Revival house in Kentucky.

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