Lexington Visitor Planning Guide 2009

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6 | Hoofing It Through Horse Country Lexington reins in visitors from near and far.

10 | America’s Native Spirit Bourbon-making is synonymous with the Bluegrass Region.

14 | Cutting-Edge Cuisine Lexington restaurants are anything but ordinary.

18 | Sacred Ground Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill celebrates a slice of America’s past.

20 | Past of Distinction Historic sites bring Bluegrass Region’s bygone days to life.

22 | Itineraries Suggested ways to spend one to three days in the Lexington area.

27 | Bluegrass Greens Golfers can take a swing at a variety of area courses.

4 | Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau Services

5 | Idea Guide

28 | Lexington Attractions

32 | Lexington Area Maps 35 | Bluegrass Attractions 44 | Accommodations

50 | Shopping

53 | Dining

58 | Nightlife & Entertainment

60 | Transportation Services

60 | Guided Tours

61 | General Information

62 | Calendar of Events

64 | Attractions Index

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Meet in the BluegrassThinking of holding a convention in Lexington? The bureau can shave months off your planning by assisting with the details that will make your meeting successful. Don’t hesitate to ask us for guidance. Our professional staff stands ready to be an active partner in planning your event or convention.

But Wait, There’s More!The pages of the Lexington Visitor Planning Guide are limited, and there’s much more we’d love to tell you. For more information on specifi c areas of interest, check out the Idea Guide on page 5 or go to www.visitlex.com and click on the Idea Guide.

Vacation Planning AssistanceOur specialists are trained to assist you in planning your visit to the Horse Capital of the World. We can help design itineraries, or simply guide you in choosing restaurants or attractions. Just call (800) 845-3959, and we’ll put you on the right track.

The Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The bureau is open on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. May through August. Free off-street parking is available.

Log On for Fun and FactsThe Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau’s comprehensive website, www.visitlex.com, is a great planning tool. Check out the blogs for insider tips and the videos for a glimpse of the region’s beauty and attractions. Be sure to visit Lexington’s website often; it is updated frequently to guarantee fresh and accurate information, and it includes an extensive calendar of events.

Mapping It All OutPick up some of our most popular maps. The Bluegrass Country Driving Tour guides you along the spectacular local byways. The Lexington Walk follows a two-mile route through downtown Lexington. In addition, we provide urban maps and directional cards.

Your Ticket to HistoryFor history buffs, we offer an economical way to tour four of Lexington’s historic homes. For $15, visitors can purchase one ticket that grants one admission to Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate; the Mary Todd Lincoln House; the Hunt-Morgan House; and Waveland State Historic Site. The ticket is valid for one year from the date of purchase.

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TLexington reins in visitors from near and far

“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man,” Winston Churchill said. And there’s no better place than Bluegrass country to test those words.

For generations, Lexington has been known as the Horse Capital of the World, and for good reason. The area has the world’s greatest concentration of horse farms, world-famous racing and training venues, and a historic relationship with Thoroughbreds that dates back to 1779.

“To fi nd the cradle of the horse industry, you have to come to Lexington,” says Lisa Jackson,

director of marketing and public relations for the Kentucky Horse Park. “When you travel you want to experience local culture, see what a place is known for. Even if you think you don’t love horses, you want to come and check out the magic.”

The Kentucky Horse Park offers plenty of opportunities to experience that magic fi rsthand. Next year, it will be home to the Alltech® FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2010 – the fi rst North American facility ever to host the prestigious event. The 1,200-acre park also stages more than 100 horse shows and special events each year and is headquarters for many of the country’s leading equine organizations.

Legendary horses strut their stuff at the Hall of Champions show each day, where retired champions

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The Kentucky Horse Park, top and lower left, and Keeneland Race Course, lower right, allow visitors to get face time with the horses.

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such as Cigar, Alysheba and Da Hoss meet the public. Two world-class museums are on the premises

– the International Museum of the Horse, which will open the new Arabian Horse Galleries in summer 2009 – and the American Saddlebred Museum.

“We also offer classes on everything from the basic ‘So You Want to Own a Horse’ all the way up to driving and racing classes,” Jackson says. “We have people come from out of state and even out of the country for classes.”

Several snack bars and a cafeteria are on-site, and the park also boasts a 260-site resort campground complete with a pool and tennis and volleyball courts.

For racing excitement, be sure to visit Keeneland Race Course to see Thoroughbreds at work and The Red Mile, the second-oldest harness-racing track in the world. Simulcast racing is offered year-round at both venues. Catch live racing at Keeneland in April and October. Trotters and pacers are on the track at The Red Mile from mid-summer to early fall.

Want to see what really goes into the making of a champion racehorse?

“We call ourselves the best-kept secret in Lexington,” says Jim Pendergest, general manager of The Thoroughbred Center at Keeneland. “But it’s a big place, with a lot of activity.”

Indeed. The 240-acre complex offers guided tours so visitors can get up close and personal with these beautiful animals, either trackside, in their paddocks or in historic barns.

The facilities, owned by the Keeneland Association and open to the public, are among the fi nest in the country. Between 900 and 1,000 horses live there, housed in 1,188 stalls.

The Center specializes in the nuts and bolts of training horses. Two training tracks, 7/8-mile and 5/8-mile, are available, as well as turnout tracks. An offi cial clocker tallies times, and an offi cial starter trains horses to use the starting gates – which is no mean feat.

“At a racetrack, people may not know exactly what’s going on. But when you come here, you can go right to the stand were the clocker is, stand 10 feet from the track and watch horses come across the fi nish line,” Pendergest says. “You’re completely behind the scenes.”

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WWhen it comes to the thrill of watching handsome horses compete at top speeds in a beautiful setting, Keeneland Race Course is unsurpassed.

Twice a year, in April and October, leading horses and horsemen from around the world gather to race at this historic track, founded in 1935 on a lush, 147-acre farm owned by Jack Keene.

And when the horses aren’t running, Keeneland hosts the largest-dollar-volume horse sales in the world.

“It’s a very special place for many reasons,” says Jim Williams, director of communications at Keeneland. “There is no better place to get the fl avor of what Kentucky is all about – horses – than Keeneland.”

The grounds are always open to visitors, and simulcast racing is enjoyed Wednesdays through Sundays when live racing isn’t scheduled.

Try an early breakfast in the Track Kitchen, where you’re likely to dine among jockeys, trainers and horse owners. Then, watch the horses go through their daily paces, from dawn until about 10 a.m.

If you happen to be there during a live race meet, grab some lunch at the Equestrian Room, a trackside dining area and bar with 110 fl at-screen televisions and tableside wagering.

Devoted to tradition, Keeneland today looks much the same as it did when it was founded. So much so that several movies have been fi lmed here, including Seabiscuit, which needed a 1930s-period setting.

“We are very mindful of our architecture and our landscaping,” Williams says. “One thing you’ll fi nd is that Keeneland is very intimate. You can get very close to the horses in the paddock and on the track.”

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Bourbon-making is synonymous with the Lexington area

Riddle: By law, you can only make it in the United States, though the rest of the world clamors for it. Nearly all of it hails from Kentucky. And it’s the only liquor whose manufacture is regulated by the federal government. Answer to this American riddle: Bourbon – and the Bluegrass Region is a prime area for distilling it.

WILD TURKEY DISTILLERY“It’s all in how you make it,” says Jimmy Russell,

who, as master distiller at Wild Turkey Distillery in Lawrenceburg, has been overseeing the special blend of corn, natural grains, limestone-fi ltered water and a few other secrets that make up the brew for 54 years. “It’s the ingredients, the distillation process. We still make bourbon the old-fashioned way.”

Visitors to Wild Turkey – and they come each year from around the world – can see the process from start to fi nish. And with luck, they might even catch one of Russell’s personalized tours.

BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERYBuffalo Trace bourbon has only been produced

since 1998 as a brand, but the Franklin County

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site where the popular small-batch bourbon is made has been a distillery for 235 years.

In 2008, Buffalo Trace celebrated the production of its six-millionth barrel of bourbon since Prohibition. (Interestingly, the distillery remained open during Prohibition, legally manufacturing bourbon for medicinal purposes.)

Buffalo Trace, proudly described as a true 1880s distillery, offers free tours year-round of its rustic facilities.

“Our goal is to have the world’s perfect bourbon,” says Meredith Moody, marketing services director at Buffalo Trace. “Experts rate bourbons from 60 to 96 or 97 points. We have a

lot of bourbons that have rated in the high 90s, but nobody has ever made the perfect bourbon.”

FOUR ROSES DISTILLERYAt Four Roses Distillery near Lawrenceburg,

fi ne all-American bourbon is produced in unique Spanish Mission-inspired buildings.

For many years after Seagram’s acquired the company in 1943, Four Roses bourbon disappeared from the American market, though it was (and is) hugely popular in Europe and Japan. Under the ownership of Kirin Brewery Co. since 2002, Four Roses bourbon is being gradually reintroduced into the U.S. market to rave reviews.

T“It’s the most exciting time in my career,” says

Master Distiller Jim Rutledge, who has been with Four Roses for 40 years. “We’re growing as fast as we can, only limited by our inventory, which takes time to build.”

WOODFORD RESERVE DISTILLERYWoodford Reserve’s small-batch bourbon

is made in copper pot stills in buildings dating from the 1830s.

More than 80,000 visitors come each year to tour the Versailles distillery, many of whom also enjoy a picnic lunch on the wraparound porch from April through September.

“When you come to Woodford Reserve you’re actually walking back in history,” says Marnie Walters, the distillery’s home place manager. “You’ll drive through the most pristine country, drive past beautiful Thoroughbred farms and wind up in our distillery nestled in a valley. It’s a quintessential view of the Bluegrass Region.”

BluegrassThe mild climate, limestone-fi ltered water

and rich soil of the Bluegrass are legendary for producing the world’s great bourbons. But those same unique qualities lend themselves to another of life’s great pleasures – fi ne wine.

As tobacco farming has given way to alternative agriculture over the past few decades, Kentucky’s wine industry has taken root, yielding a variety of wines that are receiving national and international attention.

“We’re seeing more and more people coming to the area specifi cally to visit wineries,” says Mary Katherine Miller, operations manager at Equus Run Vineyards in Midway. “We don’t have quite the concentration of wineries you might fi nd in Napa and Sonoma [California], but you can visit several wineries in one day near Lexington.”

Equus Run takes its name from horses and cherishes the connection. In fact, in addition to tours of the winery itself, Equus Run offers cooperative tours that include stops at local horse farms and nearby distilleries.

The winery also offers a busy calendar of concerts and theatrical performances in its terraced outdoor amphitheater and is available for special events.

Talon Winery, winner of numerous accolades in international wine competitions, offers visitors self-guided tours of its entire operation “from vine to wine,” a tasting room and a summer concert series.

Chateau de Vieux Corbeau Winery in Danville was launched in 2001, adjacent to the Old Crow Inn Bed & Breakfast, and is known for its Riesling, Vidal Blanc and Chardonnay.

In Nicholasville, you can enjoy a bounteous lunch on Fridays and Saturdays in the café at Chrisman Mill Vineyards, along with one of the winery’s outstanding vintages. At Jean Farris Winery and Bistro, enjoy 12 different wines produced on-site and fi ne dining on a covered patio overlooking rolling green hills.

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Lexington restaurants are anything but ordinary

If you love to eat, you’ll fi nd yourself in seventh heaven in Lexington. Creative regional cuisine is on tap at many local eateries, ranging from bourbon-laced entrées to grilled Kentucky bison.

“A Hot Brown is a Kentucky dish that’s basically an open-faced turkey, ham and bacon sandwich,” says Jonathan Lundy, owner and chef at Jonathan at Gratz Park, a fi ne dining restaurant that opened in the historic Gratz Park Inn in 1998. “We do Sea Scallop Hot Browns as an appetizer.”

Lundy defi nes his menu as redefi ned regional cuisine, or Southern food with a twist.

“We take Southern ingredients and cooking methods and marry them with infl uences from all over,” he says. “For example, we do Country Ham Potstickers with bourbon-soy dipping sauce and peach sweet and sour sauce. A lot of people in this region do shrimp and grits, and we take

white cheddar grits, let them set, cut circles in them and deep-fry them until they’re crispy. Then we serve them with sautéed shrimp.”

Other unusual and enticing items on Lundy’s menu include Pimento Cheese Grit Fries and a Grilled Caesar Salad.

“We take a half a head of Romaine lettuce, dredge it in Caesar vinaigrette and grill it until it’s crispy,” Lundy explains. “Then we serve it with crispy black-eyed peas.”

Like many independent restaurateurs in Lexington, Lundy takes advantage of the area’s rich agricultural assets by incorporating local ingredients into his dishes.

“We use a local mushroom grower for our Mushroom Dusted Beef Tenderloin,” he says. “We grind shiitakes, add spices and sear beef tenderloin medallions in it.”

Dudley’s Restaurant is also known for using local food products.

“We get everything from produce to lamb, bison, rabbit and beef from local farmers,” says David Meharg, dining room manager at Dudley’s. “We try to keep it all in Kentucky. In July and

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August, we have Farmers’ Market Wednesdays, where we put together an entire meal, including an appetizer, entrée and dessert, based on what’s fresh from the farmers’ market.”

Dudley’s opened in 1981 in the former Dudley School, which flourished from 1852 until the early 1930s. A 100-year-old antique bar pays tribute to the building’s history, while poplar trees as old as the school itself encircle the patio.

“This building has an old, antique feel, with several different rooms and a lounge,” Meharg says. “We cater to the horse industry, so we have a lot of horse pictures and mementos. When Keeneland’s running, you never know who will come in – we’ve had the governor, Bo Derek and many horse trainers.”

Dudley’s features an award-winning wine list and offers 17 different wines by the glass. Some of the restaurant’s most popular entrées include Pasta Dudley’s Style and Classic Tournedos Maxwell.

“Pasta Dudley is angel hair pasta with peas, carrots, fennel, sautéed chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, Asiago and lemon juice,” Meharg says. “Tournedos Maxwell is two petite filets topped with crabmeat, asparagus and béarnaise sauce.”

Holly Hill Inn in Midway is another fine dining establishment with historic roots. Owned by Chris and Ouita Michel, Holly Hill Inn is located in an 1840s Greek Revival homestead that’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

“The restaurant has five dining rooms and a huge covered front porch,” says Genie Graf, publicist for Holly Hill Inn. “In the summer, it’s lovely to wait for your meal there with a glass of wine.”

The menu features changing three-, four- and five-course fixed-price menus that offer a range of options centering around seasonal, local ingredients. Examples include Bourbon County Rack of Lamb, Pan-Seared Filet Mignon Au Chinoise and Organic Scallion and Ricotta Ravioli. A vegetarian menu and a cheese course fresh from Mattingly Cheese Farm in Barren County are always on the menu.

“There’s no other restaurant like it in the nation,” Graf says. “In 2005, The New York Times called it a ‘gem of a restaurant.’ And that’s exactly what it is.”

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YYou might say Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg is a little piece of heaven.“Shaker Village encompasses 3,000 acres of beautiful rolling farmland,” says Aimee Darnell, publicist for Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, which is located 25 miles southwest

of Lexington. “It’s the site where a remarkable community once fl ourished, and our mission is to preserve that sacred ground.”

The Shakers were America’s largest and best-known communal society in the 1800s and were known for their simple and peaceful way of life. They came to America from England in 1774 to escape religious persecution, and by the 1840s, nearly 3,500 Shakers lived in various communities from Maine to Kentucky.

Changing social attitudes and the Industrial Revolution caused the Shakers to die out after the 1860s, but visitors can experience their culture today at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, America’s largest restored Shaker community.

“One of the best ways to experience Shaker culture is to stay at our inn, which has 81 guest rooms, as well as suites and private cottages in 15 restored 19th-century buildings,” Darnell says. “The inn features hardwood fl ooring, private baths and reproductions of Shaker furniture. You get a glimpse of how the Shakers used to live.”

Visitors to Shaker Village can also dine by candlelight at the Trustees’ Offi ce Dining Room, shop for handmade crafts and Shaker furniture at the Carpenter’s Shop Craft Store, cruise down the scenic Kentucky River on the Dixie Belle Riverboat and pet farm animals at the Historic Farm.

“Visiting the Trustee’s Offi ce Dining Room is a wonderful way to get a taste of Shaker life,” Darnell says. “Servers are in period-style dress, and coleslaw and corn sticks are served with every

meal. There’s everything from catfi sh and herb chicken to fresh seasonal vegetables. We’re known for our desserts, like Shaker lemon pie, caramel tarts and carrot cake.”

Outdoor adventures are also on tap at Shaker Village.

“There’s so much to do – hiking and biking on our 20 trails that cover over 40 miles of fi eld and forest terrain, an equestrian trail where you can bring your own horse and bird watching,” Darnell says. “You can even bring your own canoe or kayak and launch it into the Kentucky River from our Shaker Landing.”

One of Shaker Village’s most awe-inspiring assets is its music department, which features six soloists and the Pleasant Hill Singers ensemble, which perform from April through October.

“We know singing was central to their worship, and the Shakers even had singing meetings during the week, where they practiced songs and dances for Sunday worship,” says Donna Phillips, music programs coordinator at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill.

The singers wear costumes representing Shaker dress of the 1860s and perform traditional Shaker hymns. Most of the songs are sung a cappella and are about attributes the Shakers believed a person should aspire to during their lives.

“The Shakers wrote between 20,000 and 24,000 hymns. It’s one of the largest collections of American folk music by a single group of people,” Phillips says. “Organized dance also played a large role in their worship.”

Phillips says she loves introducing Shaker music to people who have never heard it before.

“It’s wonderful to work in an absolutely gorgeous environment with such a beautiful landscape,” she says, “and to share this part of American history with people from all over the world.”

The 3,000-acre Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill near Harrodsburg is America’s largest restored Shaker community. The National Historic Landmark offers guided tours, music, riverboat rides, demonstrations, dining and an inn with 81 guest rooms, suites and private cottages.

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Historic sites bring Bluegrass Region’s bygone days to life

Born in 1818, the fourth of Robert Smith Todd’s 16 children, Mary Todd grew up in her prominent family’s Georgian-style home on Lexington’s Main Street amid the infl uential fi gures who helped shape the nation.

In 1842, she married Abraham Lincoln and vigorously supported her husband’s successful bid for the presidency in 1860.

Meanwhile, the states plunged headlong toward civil war, and while some of Mary Todd Lincoln’s siblings shared her loyalty to the Union, others ultimately died for the Confederate cause.

With her own house divided, the stage was set for Mary Todd Lincoln’s controversial tenure as First Lady. Impugned by North and South, she endured a public life marked by tragedy and grief. The Mary Todd Lincoln House tells her fascinating story.

“This is the fi rst museum in honor of a First Lady, and we have quite a few original Lincoln family pieces,” says Executive Director Gwen Thompson. “I think visitors enjoy the opportunity to get a new perspective on Mary Todd Lincoln. Through the museum, people come to see her as a real human being.”

Nineteenth-century Lexington produced many notable citizens, and the city’s historical sites pay homage to them in this “Athens of the West.”

The 170-acre Lexington Cemetery, established in 1849, is an arboretum of national renown. It features spectacular gardens and lakes, 200-plus species of trees and 179 species of birds.

“Many people of historical signifi cance are interred here, such as Henry Clay, John Hunt Morgan and the Breckinridges,” says Assistant Manager Mark Durbin, referring to the well-known local family.

Clay remains one of America’s most esteemed statesmen, and visitors to Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate can tour the site where the Great Compromiser lived and stroll the garden paths he walked as he mulled over momentous national issues and composed his eloquent speeches.

The Federal-style Hunt-Morgan House, built in 1814 by millionaire John Wesley Hunt, is an architectural showpiece. Among Hunt’s descendants were the fl amboyant Confederate General John Hunt Morgan and Kentucky’s fi rst Nobel Prize winner, Dr. Thomas Hunt Morgan.

The home showcases period Kentucky furniture, paintings, porcelain and Civil War relics.

Another interesting collection is on view at the Headley-Whitney Museum and includes jewelry, dollhouses and Chinese textiles.

Waveland State Historic Site, a Greek Revival home originally built by Daniel Boone’s grandnephew, illustrates 19th-century plantation life.

Finally, the Lexington History Museum’s exhibits range from a photographic history of the city’s African-American community to a collection of antique typewriters.

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The following sample itineraries can help you plan a one-night, two-night or three-night stay in Lexington and the Bluegrass Region. For more information on the attractions and restaurants featured in bold, see the Lexington Attractions, Bluegrass Attractions, Shopping and Dining listings in this guide.

MorningHead to Keeneland Race Course to see the Thoroughbreds go through their early morning workouts, then walk over to the Track Kitchen for breakfast. Across from Keeneland is the Aviation Museum of Kentucky, where children can see vintage airplanes and experience a fl ight simulator. Then head to the Explorium of Lexington with more than 100 hands-on exhibits.

AfternoonJoe Bologna’s will provide a tasty Italian lunch before you visit Old Fort Harrod State Park. There is lots of old-time fun at Kentucky’s fi rst settlement, including a huge Osage Orange tree that’s perfect for climbing.

OA great itinerary for travelers with young sightseers.

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MorningTreat everyone to a free tour at Old Kentucky Chocolates, then round off the morning with a stroll through Thoroughbred Park.

AfternoonGrab lunch after you arrive at the Kentucky Horse Park. This 1,200-acre state park thrills all ages, and youngsters will particularly enjoy the interactive exhibits.

EveningThe casual atmosphere and homey cuisine of Ramsey’s Diner makes it a perfect place for kids. They can order a peanut butter and jelly sandwich while you try authentic home cooking. End your day with dessert and book browsing at Joseph-Beth Booksellers.

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TA nicely varied itinerary for those who want to see a lot in a short time.

Two Nights Horses, History and Hospitality

AfternoonBegin with the Kentucky Horse Park, one of the state’s most popular attractions. Right next door is the American Saddlebred Museum, which explores the heritage of America’s oldest registered breed of horse.

MorningSchedule a tour of The Thoroughbred Center, where tomorrow’s champions are in training.

AfternoonSpring through fall, enjoy lunch at the Ginkgo Tree Café, an outdoor eatery at Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate. Next, head to Lexington’s two downtown historic homes: the Mary Todd Lincoln House and the Hunt-Morgan House.

MorningTravel along U.S. Highway 68 from Lexington to Harrodsburg to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. The drive takes you past horse farms and the Kentucky River Palisades. After touring Shaker Village, take a ride on the Dixie Belle Riverboat.

AfternoonHave lunch at Shaker Village, then visit a private horse farm by reserving a spot on a regularly scheduled tour, hiring a private guide or “hoofi ng it” yourself. In the spring and fall, see live racing at Keeneland Race Course or the The Red Mile harness track.

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TThree Nights Bluegrass HeritageExplore the land, relics and sites that refl ect the deep traditions of the Bluegrass Region.

AfternoonGo to the actual spot where Lexington began – McConnell Springs. This 26-acre park offers trails and a visitors center. After hearing of the fi rst battle of the American Revolution, frontiersmen who camped at this natural spring in 1775 named their future settlement “Lexington.”

MorningDrive along Old Frankfort Pike, where you’ll pass under canopies of trees beside elegant farms and dry-laid limestone fences. Along the route, stop at the Headley-Whitney Museum. Afterward, turn onto Pisgah Pike. This beautiful stretch takes you past historic Pisgah Presbyterian Church and Lexington’s unusual “castle.”

AfternoonIrish Acres in Nonesuch, Ky., offers 32,000 square feet of antiques and a fun dining experience at The Glitz. Next, visit the Woodford Reserve Distillery. It’s nestled along Glenn’s Creek and offers tours, gift shopping and scenic vistas.

MorningThe town of Berea is Kentucky’s offi cial “Crafts Capital” and home to Berea College, where students

MorningThe story of blacks in Lexington is multifaceted. Start at Waveland State Historic Site and tour restored slave quarters. Other sites include the Robert H. Williams Cultural Center, the Chandler Normal School Building and Webster Hall on Georgetown Street, and the African Cemetery No. 2 on Seventh Street. Additional cultural exhibits can be found at the Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Center on the University of Kentucky campus and at the Lexington History Center. A Guide to the African-American Heritage Trail in Downtown Lexington is available at the Convention and Visitors Bureau.

AfternoonTake a picnic lunch to Cheapside Park beside the old county courthouse, home to the Lexington History Museum. Spend the afternoon strolling through the Lexington Cemetery. It’s a beautiful arboretum, full of interesting historical monuments and statues, and a small pond, where you can feed ducks and swans.

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work for the school in exchange for tuition.Students create beautiful, handmade crafts and furniture that can be purchased at the Berea College Log House Craft Gallery.

AfternoonHave lunch in Berea at historic Boone Tavern, then head to Fort Boonesborough State Park in Richmond for a pioneer experience.

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The dozens of horse farms scattered across the area have made Lexington the Horse Capital of the World. But equestrians aren’t the only sports enthusiasts with an affi nity for the Bluegrass Region.

Tucked among the picturesque landscape are 20 golf courses that take pride in their affordability and accessibility.

Lexington is a golfer’s paradise, not only because of its scenic, high-quality courses – a couple of which were designed by Pete Dye – but also because of cost and convenience.

The majority of the area’s golf courses cost under $50 to play, and all are located within 40 minutes of the city.

Carmello Benassi, manager and golf-pro for Kearny Hills Golf Links, says it’s easy to fi nd a course to suit your ability level.

“There are a wide variety of courses, from those near horse farms to those close to suburban areas,” Benassi says. “Depending on what you’re looking for, it’s very easy to fi nd it [here].”

Myra Blackwelder, head coach of the successful women’s golf team of the University of Kentucky, agrees.

“There are nice options as far as pricing, too,” Blackwelder says. “My team plays at the University Club of Kentucky, and occasionally we deviate from the norm and go to a club in the local area.”

Course fees range from a low of $12 to a high of about $75.Lexington’s golf courses offer both beautiful and challenging

places to play. “In the spring and fall, a lot of people from other states come

to golf,” Benassi says. “Many come from out of town for the price range of the courses, which is substantially lower than the courses in their states.”

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Golfers can choose to play at 20 different courses in the Bluegrass Region. For more information, go to www.visitlex.com.

Avon Golf Course at Bluegrass Station(859) 299-8356, (9 holes)

Bright Leaf Golf Resort (859) 734-5481, (36 holes)

The Brook Golf Club(859) 873-8404, (18 holes)

The Bull at Boone’s Trace (859) 623-4653, (18 holes)

Connemara Golf Links (859) 885-4331, (18 holes)

Duckers Lake Golf Course (502) 695-4653, (18 holes)

Gibson Bay Golf Course (859) 623-0225, (27 holes)

Golf Club of the Bluegrass(859) 223-4516, (18 holes)

Griffin Gate Marriott Golf Club (859) 288-6193, (18 holes)

High Point Golf Club (859) 887-4614, (18 holes)

Houston Oaks Golf Course (859) 734-5481, (18 holes)

Kearny Hills Golf Links(859) 253-1981, (18 holes)

Lakeside Golf Course (859) 263-5315, (18 holes)

Longview Golf Course (800) 572-0210, (18 holes)

Meadowbrook Golf Course (859) 272-3115, (18 holes)

Old Bridge Golf Course(859) 236-6051, (18 holes)

Peninsula Golf Resort (859) 548-5055, (18 holes)

Picadome Golf Course (859) 288-2990, (18 holes)

Planter’s Row Golf Links (859) 885-1254, (18 holes)

Tates Creek Golf Course (859) 272-3428, (18 holes)

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Alltech’s Lexington Brewing Co. Established in 1794, this new facility features a brew hall viewing area, bottling operations, gift shop and an Irish pub, all open for tours. Limited

401 Cross St. (859) 887-5180 www.kentuckyale.com

American Saddlebred Museum Located at the Kentucky Horse Park. Showcases the American Saddlebred, Kentucky’s native breed of horse. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open remainder of year, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, mid-October to mid-March.

4083 Iron Works Pkwy. (859) 259-2746 (800) 829-4438 www.americansaddlebredmuseum.org

Applebee’s Park This state-of-the-art stadium is home to Lexington’s minor league professional baseball team, the Lexington Legends, and is the premier outdoor concert venue in central Kentucky.

207 Legends Ln. (859) 252-4487 www.lexingtonlegends.com

The Arboretum Expansive arboretum features a variety of trees, gardens and walking/jogging paths. Open year-round, dawn to dusk. Limited

500 Alumni Dr. (859) 257-6955 www.ca.uky.edu/arboretum

ArtsPlace Home of LexArts, the city’s arts and cultural council. Multipurpose arts center with performance spaces,

TLexington AttractionsThe city of Lexington is the perfect place to begin your Bluegrass Region adventure. Whether you are here for the horses, our historic sites, family fun or scenic beauty, Lexington delivers!

This is just a sampling of things to do and see in the Horse Capital of the World. Remember to double-check days and hours of operation before making your travel plans.

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studios, a gallery showcasing the works of central Kentucky artists and offi ce space for arts organizations.

161 N. Mill St. (859) 255-2951 www.lexarts.org

Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate Home of famous 19th-century statesman Henry Clay. Located on a beautiful 17-acre wooded estate near downtown. Seasonal outdoor cafe, Ginkgo Tree Café. Hours and days of operation vary seasonally. Closed January and February. Limited

120 Sycamore Rd. (859) 266-8581 www.henryclay.org

Aviation Museum of Kentucky Features restored historic aircraft; aviation artifacts and equipment; interactive displays; gift shop. Open year-round, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Hangar Drive, behind Bluegrass Airport.

4316 Hangar Dr. (859) 231-1219 www.aviationky.org

Downtown Arts Center Home to Actors’ Guild, Alfalfa Restaurant and Ann Tower Gallery. Contemporary black box theater with rehearsal, meeting and offi ce spaces.

141 E. Main St. (859) 225-0370 www.lexarts.org

Explorium of Lexington More than 100 exhibits feature nature, anatomy, geography, culture and archaeology.

Open year-round, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed week of Labor Day.

440 W. Short St. (859) 258-3253 www.explorium.com

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Farmers’ Markets Fruits and vegetables, herbs, fl owers, jams and jellies, honey, Kentucky specialties and more. Lexington has numerous colorful markets downtown and at several locations around the city.

(859) 608-2655

Headley-Whitney Museum Features a fascinating and diverse collection of decorative arts objects. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

4435 Old Frankfort Pk. (859) 255-6653 www.headley-whitney.org

Horse Farms It takes some advance planning, but there are a number of ways to get on some of Lexington’s most famous private farms, from daily van tours to private guides. For more information, call the Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau.

(859) 233-7299 (800) 845-3959 www.visitlex.com

Horseback Riding Within easy driving distance of Lexington. Call for reservations. Kentucky Horse Park (859) 233-4303; Big Red Riding Stables in Harrodsburg (859) 734-3118; Deer Run Stables near Richmond (859) 527-6339; Sugar Creek Resort near Nicholasville (859) 885-9359; Whispering Woods (859) 570-9663.

Hunt-Morgan House Federal-style house built in 1814 by John Wesley Hunt, the fi rst millionaire west of the Alleghenies. Open March through mid-December. Tours given on the hour; call for days and hours.

201 N. Mill St. (859) 233-3290 www.bluegrasstrust.org

Jean Farris Winery and Bistro A scenic drive down a country lane delivers you to the vineyards and a charming bistro. The tasting salon is open Tuesday through Sunday.

6825 Old Richmond Rd. (859) 263-9463 www.jeanfarris.com

Joseph-Beth Booksellers Called North America’s Best Bookstore by Publisher’s Weekly.

161 Lexington Green Cir. (859) 273-2911 www.josephbeth.com

Keeneland Race Course National Historic Landmark. One of the most genteel, beautiful racetracks in the world. Live Thoroughbred racing April and October. No racing Mondays or Tuesdays. Grounds openyear-round from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

4201 Versailles Rd. (859) 254-3412 (800) 456-3412 www.keeneland.com


Keeneland Track Kitchen Eat a hearty country breakfast cafeteria style alongside jockeys and trainers. Open to the public seven days a week, 6 a.m. to

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4201 Versailles Rd. (859) 254-3412www.keeneland.com

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Kentucky Horse ParkLexington’s premiere attraction. Showcase of 50 horse breeds, museums, galleries, theaters and farm exhibits. Open year-round, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays from November 1 through March 14, and major holidays. Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event held in April.

4089 Iron Works Pkwy. (859) 233-4303 (800) 678-8813www.kyhorsepark.com

Kentucky TheaterLovingly renovated grand movie

Lexington Center and Rupp ArenaDowntown complex with hotel, retail center, convention halls and Rupp Arena, home court of the UK Wildcats Men’s Basketball Team. Arena viewing window open year-round, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Retail center open year-round, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Sunday hours vary.

430 W. Vine St. (859) 233-4567www.lexingtoncenter.com

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Lexington History CenterThe area’s newest attraction is housed in Fayette County’s old courthouse built in 1900. Explore the area’s rich history through exhibits and lecture series. Call for days and hours of operation.

215 W. Main St. (859) 254-0530www.lexingtonhistorymuseum.org

Lexington LegendsApplebee’s Park, 207 Legends Ln. (859) 422-RUNSwww.lexingtonlegends.com


Lexington Opera HouseMeticulously restored 1886 opera house hosts Broadway Live and Variety Live series as well as local arts performances.

401 W. Short St. (859) 233-4567www.lexingtonoperahouse.com

Mary Todd Lincoln HouseChildhood home of Mary Todd, wife of Abraham Lincoln. The

theater from the Golden Age presents new releases, art films and classic movies series. Home to “WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour.”

214 E. Main St. (859) 231-6997www.kentuckytheater.com

Latrobe’s Pope VillaOne of the few remaining examples of the work of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, one of the architects of the U.S. Capitol.

326 Grosvenor Ave. (859) 253-0362www.popevilla.org

Lexington CemeteryNationally recognized as one of America’s most beautiful arboretums. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Open year-round, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

833 W. Main St. (859) 255-5522www.lexcem.org

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The Lexington Center features fi ve exciting venues: Rupp Arena, home of the University of Kentucky Wildcats, Lexington Convention Center, the historic Lexington Opera House, The Shops at Lexington Center and the landmark Triangle Park.

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is the oldest college west of the Allegheny Mountains. Open year-round. Call for tour information.

300 N. Broadway (859) 233-8300 www.transy.edu

UK Singletary Center for the Arts Hosting performers, artists, musicians and speakers in over 400 events annually.

405 Rose St. (859) 257-1706 www.uky.edu/scfa

University of Kentucky Founded in 1865, the University of Kentucky is the largest in the state. Walking tours available.

101 Main Bldg. (859) 257-9000 www.uky.edu


University of Kentucky Art Museum Open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; Friday noon to 8 p.m. Free parking on Patterson Street.

116 Singletary Center (859) 257-5716 www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum

Waveland State Historic Site Outstanding example of Greek Revival architecture. Built in 1848 by a grand-nephew of Daniel Boone. Open year-round. Hours and days of operation vary seasonally. Limited

225 Waveland Museum Ln. (859) 272-3611 parks.ky.gov/fi ndparks/histparks/wl/

track. Seasonal racing. Annual events: Junior League Horse Show; Kentucky Futurity. Grounds open year-round, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Limited

1200 Red Mile Rd. (859) 255-0752 www.theredmile.com

Talon Winery & Vineyards Set on 300 acres of rolling farmland, Lexington’s fi rst winery. Lush vineyards, tasting room and gift shop. Open Monday through Sunday. Limited

7086 Tates Creek Rd. (859) 971-3214 www.talonwine.com

The Thoroughbred Center Go behind the scenes at this working Thoroughbred training facility. Open year-round. Tours at 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday, April through October. November through March tours at 9 a.m. Monday through Friday.

3380 Paris Pk. (859) 293-1853 www.thethoroughbredcenter.com

Thoroughbred Park This 2.5-acre park, dedicated to the Thoroughbred industry, features seven life-size and life-like bronze horses. Notable jockeys represented: Randy Romero, Pat Day, Bill Shoemaker, Jerry Bailey, Don Brumfi eld, Chris McCarron and Craig Perret. Open year-round, 24 hours a day. At the corner of Main and Midland.

100 Midland Ave. www.visitlex.com

Transylvania University Established in 1780, Transylvania

nation’s fi rst shrine to a First Lady. Open mid-February through November at 10 a.m. Last tour at 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Limited

578 W. Main St. (859) 233-9999 www.mtlhouse.org

McConnell Springs The campsite of the fi rst Lexington settlers, this 26-acre nature sanctuary offers an array of historical and environmental treasures. Open year-round at 9 a.m. Trails close at dusk. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

416 Rebmann Ln. (859) 225-4073 www.mcconnellsprings.org

Old Kentucky Chocolates This company has made candy in the Bluegrass for more than 40 years. Best known for delicious Bourbon Truffl es, Chocolates and Cherries. Tours Monday through Thursday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

450 Southland Dr. (859) 278-4444 (800) 786-0579 www.oldkycandy.com

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary This 730-acre nature sanctuary is dedicated to conservation. Walking trails are ideal for bird-watching and views of the majestic Kentucky River Palisades. Open year-round. Seasonal hours. Limited

5888 Jacks Creek Pk. (859) 272-6105 www.lfucg.com/ParksRec/RavenRun

The Red Mile Harness Track The region’s oldest racetrack, dating to 1875. Named for the red soil that covers the one-mile

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Area Hotels and Motels1 American Inn, (859) 299-0362

2 Baymont Inn & Suites (859) 293-6113

3 Best Western Lexington Conference Center, (859) 263-5241

4 Best Western Regency (859) 293-2202

5 Bluegrass Extended Stay (859) 269-4999

6 Bryan Station Inn, (859) 299-4162

7 Catalina Motel, (859) 299-62818 Comfort Inn, (859) 299-03029 Comfort Suites Beaumont Center (859) 296-4446

10 Comfort Suites South (859) 263-0777

11 Congress Inn, (859) 299-622612 Country Inn & Suites (859) 299-8844

13 Courtyard Lexington North (859) 253-4646

14 Courtyard Lexington South (859) 263-9090

15 Crowne Plaza Lexington The Campbell House (859) 255-4281

16 Days Inn North, (859) 299-1202

17 Days Inn South, (859) 263-3100

18 Day’s Motor Lodge, (859) 252-5561

19 Doubletree Guest Suites of Lexington, (859) 268-0060

20 Econo Lodge South, (859) 263-5101

21 Embassy Suites, (859) 455-5000

22 Extended Stay America (Wilhite) (859) 278-9600

23 Extended Stay Patchen (859) 266-4800

24 Extended Stay Tates Creek (859) 271-6160

25 Fairfield Inn by Marriott (859) 224-3338

26 Four Points Sheraton (859) 259-1311

27 Gratz Park Inn, (859) 231-1777

28 Griffin Gate Marriott Resort (859) 231-5100

29 Hampton Inn at I-75, (859) 299-2613

30 Hampton Inn South, (859) 223-0088

31 Hilton Garden Inn, (859) 543-8300

32 Hilton Suites Lexington Green (859) 271-4000

33 Holiday Inn Express, (859) 293-0047

34 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, (859) 231-0656

35 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Downtown, (859) 389-6800

36 Holiday Inn Lexington North (859) 233-0512

37 Homewood Suites at Hamburg (859) 543-0464

38 Homewood Suites by Hilton (859) 223-0880

39 Hyatt Place, (859) 296-0091

40 Hyatt Regency Lexington (859) 253-1234

41 The Inn on Broadway (859) 519-2060

42 Knights Inn North, (859) 231-0232

43 La Quinta Inn & Suites (859) 231-7551

44 Lexington Downtown Hotel by Hilton (859) 231-9000

45 Lexington Motor Inn (859) 255-3337

46 Lexington Relocation Services (859) 273-3303

47 Lyndon House Bed & Breakfast (859) 420-2683

48 Microtel Lexington (859) 299-9600

49 Motel 6, (859) 293-1431

50 New Circle Inn, (859) 233-3538

51 Quality Inn Northwest (859) 233-0561

52 Ramada Conference Center (859) 299-1261

53 Ramada Limited, (859) 294-7375

54 Red Roof Inn North (859) 293-2626

55 Red Roof Inn South (859) 277-9400

56 Red Roof Inn Southeast (859) 543-1877

57 Residence Inn by Marriott North (859) 231-6191

58 Residence Inn South (859) 263-9979

59 Rodeway Inn, (859) 254-6699

60 Sleep Inn, (859) 543-8400

61 Sportsman Motel, (859) 252-4401

62 SpringHill Suites, (859) 225-1500

63 Springs Inn, (859) 277-5751

64 Sunset Motel, (859) 254-4765

65 Super 8 Motel, (859) 299-6241

66 Swann’s Nest at Cygnet Farm B&B, (859) 226-0095

67 University Inn Motel (859) 278-6625

Area AttractionsA. Kentucky Horse ParkB. Keeneland Race CourseC. Woodford Reserve DistilleryD. Shaker Village of Pleasant HillE. The Red Mile Harness TrackF. Explorium of LexingtonG. American Saddlebred MuseumH. Ashland, The Henry Clay EstateI. Headley-Whitney MuseumJ. The Thoroughbred CenterK. Mary Todd Lincoln HouseL. Waveland State Historic SiteM. Hunt-Morgan HouseN. Aviation Museum of KentuckyO. Lexington CemeteryP. Raven Run Nature SanctuaryQ. McConnell SpringsR. Applebee’s Park

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45931207 Legends Ln. Lexington, KY 40505

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Family-fun entertainment, Lexington Legends Professional Baseball. Central Kentucky’s favorite pastime since 2001. Season runs April 13-Aug. 31 at Applebee’s Park.

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458281001 Wilkinson Blvd. Frankfort, KY 40601

(800) 654-8471www.buffalotrace.com

Start your Bourbon Trail adventure at Buffalo Trace! Free guided tours. Open year-round, Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Gift shop open during tour hours.

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Berea College The fi rst interracial college in the South, noted for its work study program. Provides free tuition for students largely from Appalachia.

107 Jackson St. (859) 985-3018 www.berea.edu

College Square Specialty stores and restaurants, including Log House Craft Gallery and Boone Tavern. Store hours vary. Open seven days a week.

(859) 986-2540 (800) 598-5263

Kentucky Artisan Center This 25,000-square-foot facility celebrates the accomplishments of Kentucky’s artisans, both traditional and contemporary. Open daily, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Exit 77 on I-75.

975 Walnut Meadow Rd. (859) 985-5448 www.kentuckyartisancenter.ky.gov

Old Town Artisans Village Historic downtown shopping area with the largest concentration of working studios in Berea. Welcome Center. Craft shops.

(859) 986-2540 (800) 598-5263

Blue Licks Battlefi eld State Resort Widely known as the site of the

BEREA Kentucky’s Crafts Capital. 40 miles south of Lexington Berea Tourism: (800) 598-5263 www.berea.com

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CARLISLE 40 miles northeast of Lexington Information: (859) 289-5174

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last Revolutionary War battle in Kentucky. Open year-round. Limited

10299 Maysville Rd. (859) 289-5507 (800) 443-7008www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/bl/

Boone CabinThe only Daniel Boone cabin still standing in Kentucky. Built by Rebecca and Daniel in the spring of 1795.

US 68 and KY 36 (859) 289-5507

Endicott Meeting HouseHousing an active congregation since 1790, this is the oldest church west of the Allegheny Mountains in continuous use.

Rt. 4 Millersburg Road (859) 234-5236

Quiet Trails Nature PreserveEnjoy 165 acres of ridges and ravines bordering the Licking River. Five miles of hiking trails and an abundance of flora and fauna.

Pugh’s Ferry Road (859) 234-5236

Chateau de Vieux CorbeauWines available for tasting and purchase. Gift shop. Monday

CYNTHIANA45 miles north of Lexington Information: (859) 234-5236

DANVILLEHome of Centre College. 45 miles southwest of Lexington Danville-Boyle County Convention & Visitors Bureau: (800) 755-0076 www.danvillekentucky.com

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through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

471 Stanford Rd. (859) 236-1808www.oldcrowinn.com/winery.htm

Constitution SquareKentucky’s oldest courthouse square. Open year-round, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

134 S. Second St. (859) 239-7089parks.ky.gov

McDowell HouseDr. Ephraim McDowell’s home. Fine collection of apothecary ware. Open year-round, 10 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays, November through February. Limited

125 S. Second St. (859) 236-2804www.mcdowellhouse.com

Perryville Battlefield State Historic SiteSite of Kentucky’s bloodiest Civil War battle and last chance for the Confederates to take control of Kentucky. Annual battle reenactments. Open April 1 to October 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Call for winter hours.

1825 Battlefield Rd. (859) 332-8631www.perryville.net

Pioneer PlayhouseOutdoor dinner theater presents off-Broadway plays. Open mid-June through August. Call for schedule.

840 Stanford Rd. (859) 236-2747www.pioneerplayhouse.com

Buffalo Trace DistilleryThe oldest continually operating distillery in America. Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

1001 Wilkinson Blvd. (502) 696-5926 (800) 654-8471www.buffalotrace.com


Kentucky State CapitolOne of the nation’s most beautiful statehouses. Elaborate historical murals. Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

700 Capitol Ave. (502) 564-3016www.kentucky.gov

Liberty Hall Historic SiteLiberty Hall and the Orlando Brown house trace their histories back to the Revolutionary War. Tours Tuesday through Saturday. Call for times.

218 Wilkinson St. (502) 227-2560www.libertyhall.org

Old State CapitolHistorical exhibits in outstanding Greek Revival-style building. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.

300 W. Broadway (502) 564-1792www.history.ky.gov

FRANKFORTKentucky’s state capital. Home of Kentucky State University. 26 miles northwest of Lexington Frankfort Tourism: (800) 960-7200 www.visitfrankfort.com


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Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History Museum and research library. Museum open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.

100 W. Broadway (502) 564-1792 www.history.ky.gov

Cardome Center Former 1896 monastery for Sisters of the Visitation. Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

800 Cincinnati Rd. (502) 863-1575 www.cardomecenter.com

Cincinnati Bengals Summer Training Camp Mid-July through mid-August.

400 E. College St. (502) 868-6300 www.bengalscamp.com

Georgetown/Scott County Museum Video timeline, collection of local artifacts. Days and hours vary.

229 E. Main St. (502) 863-6201 www.scottcountymuseum.org

Old Friends at Dream Chase Farm Visit with retired racing legends at this one-of-a kind facility. Daily tours. Reservations required.

GEORGETOWN Home of Georgetown College. 12 miles north of Lexington Georgetown/Scott County Tourism: (888) 863-8600 www.georgetownky.com


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1841 Paynes Depot Rd. (502) 863-1775www.oldfriendsequine.org

Toyota Motor ManufacturingAlmost 500,000 cars and engines are manufactured annually at Toyota. Plant tours. Call for reservations.

1001 Cherry Blossom Wy. (502) 868-3027 (800) 866-4485www.toyotageorgetown.com

Dixie Belle RiverboatAuthentic stern-wheeler. Cruises May through October. Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill.

3501 Lexington Rd. (859) 734-5411 (800) 734-5611www.shakervillageky.org

Herrington LakeFishing and recreation. Call for more Information.

(859) 734-2364

Old Fort Harrod State ParkReplica of 1775 fort commemorates the first permanent settlement west of the Alleghenies. Costumed interpreters. Open year- round. Limited

100 S. College St. (859) 734-3314parks.ky.gov/stateparks/fh/

HARRODSBURGFirst state settlement. 32 miles southwest of Lexington Harrodsburg/Mercer County Tourist Commission: (800) 355-9192 www.harrodsburgky.com


Shaker Village of Pleasant HillAmerica’s largest restored Shaker community with 34 buildings open to the public. National Historic Landmark. Costumed interpreters, exhibits. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April through October. Closes at 4:30 p.m. November through March. Limited

3501 Lexington Rd. (859) 734-5411 (800) 734-5611www.shakervillageky.org


Sally Brown Nature PreserveHave a relaxing day bird watching or hike down to the Kentucky River. Open daily, sunrise to sunset.

Bowman’s Rd. (859) 548-8691

Tom Dorman State Nature PreserveHome to rare plants and spectacular views along the Kentucky River. Moderately difficult hiking trails. Open daily sunrise to sunset.

Highway 1845 (502) 573-2886www.ky.naturepreserves.org

William Owsley HouseHome of Kentucky’s 16th governor. Restored house built in 1804 contains antiques and family pictures.

656 Stanford Rd. (859) 548-8691www.garrardcounty.ky.gov

LANCASTER30 miles south of Lexington Information: (859) 792-3531

Four Roses DistilleryBeautiful California Mission-style buildings (c.1910). Fall through spring, full tours are given on the hour. Open Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

1224 Bonds Mill Rd. (502) 839-3436www.fourroses.us

Wild Turkey DistillerySite of bourbon production for more than a century. Open year-round, tours 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

1525 Tyrone Rd. (502) 839-4544www.wildturkeybourbon.com

Equus Run VineyardsVineyard and winery. Picnic areas, gift shop. Guided tours at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Open year-round. Hours vary seasonally.

1280 Moores Mill Rd. (859) 846-9463www.equusrunvineyards.com

Historic Railroad StreetCharming historic district with shopping, music and restaurants.

LAWRENCEBURG23 miles west of Lexington Anderson County Tourism: (502) 839-5564 www.lawrenceburgky.org/ Tourism.html


MIDWAYHome to Three Chimneys Thoroughbred Farm. 12 miles west of Lexington Information: (859) 846-4413

38 (800) 845-3959

Fine dining options include Bistro La Belle, The Black Tulip and more. Limited

(859) 846-4413

Camp Nelson Heritage Park Union supply depot, enlistment camp, African-American refugee camp. National Cemetery. Tours Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

6614 Danville Rd. (859) 881-5716 www.campnelson.org

Chrisman Mill Vineyards and Winery Wine tastings and tours. Lunch by reservation. Call for hours.

2385 Chrisman Mill Rd. (859) 881-5007 www.chrismanmill.com

High Bridge Historic Park Once the highest railroad bridge in the world. Kentucky River scenic overlook. Recreated 1900s dancing pavilion.

US 29 at the KY River (859) 881-9126 www.jessamineco.com/tourism/highbridge.htm

Kentucky River Palisades The oldest exposed rock formations in the Commonwealth. View these majestic limestone cliffs along US 27 or US 68. Kentucky River Otter Outpost offers tours by boat. Limited

(859) 699-3400

NICHOLASVILLE 18 miles southwest of Lexington Jessamine County Tourism: (859) 887-4351 www.destinationjessamine.com


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Cane Ridge Meeting HouseBelieved to be North America’s largest one-room log structure. Birthplace of the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. Limited

1655 Cane Ridge Rd. (859) 987-5350www.caneridge.org

Duncan TavernExtensively renovated three-story stone tavern built in 1788. Genealogy library. Open April through December. Call for tour times.

323 High St. (859) 987-1788www.kentuckydar.org/duncantavern.htm

PARIS15 miles northeast of Lexington Information: (888) 987-8744

Bybee PotteryOldest pottery business west of the Allegheny Mountains. Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

610 Waco Lp. (859) 369-5350

Fort Boonesborough State ParkReplica of 1775 Fort Boone. On-site crafts, outdoor recreation. Open April through October, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Call for winter hours.

4375 Boonesboro Rd. (859) 527-3131parks.ky.gov

RICHMONDHome to Eastern Kentucky University. 22 miles south of Lexington Information: (859) 626-8474

Hummel PlanetariumOne of the largest and most sophisticated planetariums in the nation. Shows Mondays through Saturdays. Call for times.

Kit Carson Dr., Eastern Kentucky University (859) 622-1547www.planetarium.eku.edu

White Hall State SiteHome of Cassius Marcellus Clay. Days and hours vary seasonally.

500 White Hall Shrine Rd. (859) 623-9178parks.ky.gov/statehistoricsites/wh/

William Whitley HouseOne of the first brick homes built west of the Allegheny Mountains and the site of the first circular racetrack in the nation.

625 William Whitley Rd. (606) 365-4547www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/histparks/ww

Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and MuseumOne hour train excursions. On-site museum. Open weekends June through October and for holiday excursions. Limited

175 Beasley Rd. (859) 873-2476 (800) 755-2476www.bgrm.org

STANFORD45 miles southwest of Lexington Lincoln County Tourism: (606) 365-4518 www.lincolnky.com


VERSAILLES12 miles west of Lexington Information: (859) 873-5122

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Visit Lawrenceburg-Anderson CountyView the history of bourbon at the Wild Turkey and Four Roses

distilleries, or stop by Kentucky Gentlemen Cigars to observe bourbon-barrel aged tobacco being hand-rolled and packaged. Tour Lover’s Leap Vineyard & Winery, Bauer’s Candy factory, or the Healing Field of Kentucky (a memorial to Kentucky’s fallen soldiers in the war on terror), then tantalize your taste buds at one of our local restaurants or tea rooms. There’s something for everyone in Anderson County.

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Irish Acres Gallery of Antiques Thirty-two thousand square feet of American and European furniture. Unique restaurant. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Closed January through mid-March.

4205 Fords Mill Rd. (859) 873-7235 www.irishacresgallery.com

Nostalgia Station Toy & Train Museum Toys and trains showcased in historic L&N depot. Open year-round, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

279 Depot St. (859) 873-2497 www.bgrm.org/nostalgiastation

Woodford Reserve Distillery Only facility in the nation that

uses the original Scottish pot still method. National Historic Landmark. Tours at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday year-round. Sunday tours at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. April through October.

7855 McCracken Pk. (859) 879-1812 www.woodfordreserve.com


Bluegrass Heritage Museum Explore the history of the Bluegrass from European contact with Native Americans to the present in a signature

WINCHESTER 20 miles east of Lexington Winchester-Clark County Tourism: (800) 298-9105 www.tourwinchester.com


Romanesque Revival building.

217 S. Main St. (859) 745-1358 www.bgheritage.com

Civil War Fort at Boonesboro Visit the remnants of the earthen work fortifi cations built by African-American soldiers. Open daily, dawn to dusk.

1250 Ford Rd. (859) 298-9105 (800) 298-9105 www.tourwinchester.com/attractions.html

Old Stone Meeting House The oldest constituted Baptist Church in Kentucky. Daniel Boone and family are thought to have attended services here.

5947 Old Boonesboro Rd. (859) 745-2663

Keeneland Race Course draws race fans who want to see the Thoroughbreds run during race meets in April and October.

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Berea CollegeBoone TavernCollege SquareKentucky Artisan CenterOld Town Artisans Center

Carlisle/Nicholas County(859) 289-5174, 40 miles/North US 68

Blue Licks State ParkBoone Cabin

Cynthiana/Harrison County(859) 234-523645 miles/North US 27

Endicott Meeting HouseQuiet Trails Nature Preserve

Danville & Perryville/Boyle County(800) 755-0076 or (859) 236-779445 miles/Southwest on US 27

Centre CollegeChateau de Vieux Corbeau WineryConstitution Square State Historic Site McDowell House and ApothecaryPerryville Battlefi eld State Historic Site Pioneer Playhouse Outdoor Dinner Theatre

Frankfort/Franklin County(800) 960-7200 or (502) 875-868725 miles/West I-64

Buffalo Trace DistilleryThomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky HistoryLiberty Hall Historic SiteOld State CapitolState Capitol

Georgetown/Scott County(888) 863-8600 or (502) 863-254712 miles/North I-75

Cardome CenterCincinnati Bengals Summer Training CampElkhorn CreekGeorgetown CollegeGeorgetown/Scott County MuseumOld Friends at Dream Chase FarmToyota Motor Manufacturing Visitor CenterWard Hall

Harrodsburg/Mercer County(800) 355-9192 or (859) 734-236432 miles/Southwest on US 68

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Herrington LakeWilliam Owsley House

Lawrenceburg/Anderson County(502) 839-3471, 30 miles/West on US 62

Four Roses DistilleryWild Turkey Distillery

Nicholasville/Jessamine County(859) 887-4351, 18 miles/Southwest on US 27

Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage ParkChrisman Mill Vineyards & Winery

High Bridge Historic ParkKentucky River Palisades

Old Jail House

Paris/Bourbon County(859) 987-8744

20 miles/Northeast on US 68

Cane Ridge Meeting HouseColville Covered Bridge

Duncan TavernHopewell Museum

Wallis House and Arboretum

Richmond/Madison County(800) 866-3705 or (859) 626-8474

22 miles/South I-75

Bybee PotteryEastern Kentucky University

Fort Boonesborough State ParkHummel Planetarium and Space Theater

Irvinton House MuseumWhite Hall State Historic Site

Stanford/Lincoln County(606) 365-4547, 45 miles/Southwest on US 27

Whitley House

Versailles & Midway/Woodford County

(859) 873-512218 miles/West US 60

Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and MuseumEquus Run Vineyard

Historic Railroad StreetMidway College

Nostalgia Station Toy & Train MuseumWoodford Reserve Distillery

Winchester/Clark County(800) 298-9105 or (859) 744-0556

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Bluegrass Heritage MuseumCivil War Fort at Boonesboro

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Baymont Inn & Suites (Exit 110 I-75) 2400 Buena Vista Dr. , (859) 293-6113 , (800) 945-7667 www.baymontinns.com

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Best Western Lexington Conference Center (Exit 104 I-75) 5532 Athens-Boonesboro Rd. , (859) 263-5241 www.bestwestern.com

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Best Western Regency (Exit 110 I-75) 2241 Elkhorn Rd. , (859) 293-2202 , (800) 528-1234 www.bestwestern.com

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Bluegrass Extended Stay 2753 Richmond Rd. , (859) 269-4999 www.bluegrassextendedstay.com

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Comfort Suites Beaumont Center 3060 Fieldstone Wy. , (859) 296-4446 , (800) 228-5150 www.choicehotels.com

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Comfort Suites South (Exit 104 I-75) 5531 Athens-Boonesboro Rd. , (859) 263-0777 , (800) 228-5150 www.choicehotels.com

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Country Inn & Suites (Exit 110 I-75) 2297 Executive Dr. , (859) 299-8844 , (800) 456-4000 www.countryinns.com

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Courtyard Lexington North (Exit 115 I-75) 775 Newtown Ct. , (859) 253-4646 , (800) 321-2211 www.marriott.com/LEXNO

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Courtyard Lexington South (Exit 108 I-75) 1951 Pleasant Rdg. , (859) 263-9090 , (800) 321-2211 www.marriott.com/lexce

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Crowne Plaza Lexington The Campbell House 1375 S. Broadway , (859) 255-4281 , (800) 354-9235 thecampbellhouse.net Advertising Partner , inside front cover

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Day’s Motor Lodge 1500 Versailles Rd. , (859) 252-5561

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Days Inn North (Exit 113 I-75) 1987 N. Broadway , (859) 299-1202 , (800) 333-9843 www.daysinn.com

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Days Inn South (Exit 104 I-75) 5575 Athens-Boonesboro Rd. , (859) 263-3100 , (800) 329-7466 www.daysinn.com

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Doubletree Guest Suites of Lexington 2601 Richmond Rd. , (859) 268-0060 , (800) 262-3774 www.lexingtonsuites.doubletree.com Advertising Partner , p. 49

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Econo Lodge South (Exit 104 I-75) 5527 Athens-Boonesboro Rd. , (859) 263-5101 , (800) 553-2666 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/ky056

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Embassy Suites (Exit 115 I-75) 1801 Newtown Pk. , (859) 455-5000 , (800) 362-2779 www.lexington.embassysuites.com

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Extended Stay America 2650 Wilhite Dr. , (859) 278-9600 www.extstay.com

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Extended Stay Patchen 2750 Gribbin Dr. , (859) 266-4800 www.extstay.com

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Extended Stay Tates Creek 3575 Tates Creek Rd. , (859) 271-6160 , (800) 398-7829 www.extstay.com

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Fairfi eld Inn by Marriott 3050 Lake Crest Cir. , (859) 224-3338 , (800) 228-2800 www.marriott.com/lexsw

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Four Points by Sheraton (Exit 115 I-75) 1938 Stanton Wy. , (859) 259-1311 , (800) 325-3535 www.fourpoints.com/Lexington Advertising Partner , p. 46

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Gratz Park Inn 120 W. Second St. , (859) 231-1777 , (800) 752-4166 www.gratzparkinn.com Advertising Partner , p. 46

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461241938 Stanton Way

Lexington, KY 40511(859) 259-1311

www.fourpoints.com/lexington

Four Points by Sheraton

Located in the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky, we are the closest hotel to the Kentucky Horse Park, minutes away from the city’s business district, and the University of Kentucky.

46121120 W. Second St.

Lexington, KY 40508(859) 231-1777

www.gratzparkinn.com

Gratz Park InnLexington’s only historic

inn exemplifi es the southern grace and charm for which Lexington is known. Located in Lexington’s beautiful historic district, the updated inn has earned its reputation as a timeless, classic boutique inn.

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Griffi n Gate Marriott Resort (Exit 115 I-75) 1800 Newtown Pk. , (859) 231-5100 , (800) 228-9290 www.marriott.com Advertising Partner , p. 8

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Hampton Inn at I-75 (Exit 110 I-75) 2251 Elkhorn Rd. , (859) 299-2613 , (800) 426-7866 www.hampton-inn.com/hi/lexington-i75

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Hampton Inn South 3060 Lake Crest Cir. , (859) 223-0088 , (800) 426-7866 www.hamptoninn.com

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Hilton Garden Inn (Exit 108 I-75) 1973 Plaudit Pl. , (859) 543-8300 , (800) 445-8667 www.lexington.stayhgi.com

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Hilton Suites Lexington Green 245 Lexington Green Cir. , (859) 271-4000 , (800) 445-8667 www.lexingtongreen.hilton.com Advertising Partner , p. 49

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Holiday Inn Express (Exit 110 I-75) 2221 Elkhorn Rd. , (859) 293-0047 , (800) 465-4989 www.hiexpress.com/lexington-east

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 1780 Sharkey Wy. , (859) 231-0656 www.hiexpress.com/lexingtonky

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Downtown 1000 Export St. , (859) 389-6800 www.hiexpress.com

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Holiday Inn Lexington North (Exit 115 I-75) 1950 Newtown Pk. , (859) 233-0512 , (800) 465-4329 www.hilexingtonnorth.com Advertising Partner , p. 49

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Homewood Suites at Hamburg 2033 Bryant Rd. , (859) 543-0464 www.lexingtonhamburg.homewoodsuites.com

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Homewood Suites by Hilton 249 Ruccio Wy. , (859) 223-0880 , (800) 225-5463 www.lexington.homewoodsuites.com Advertising Partner , p. 16

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Hyatt Place (Exit 108 I-75) 2001 Bryant Rd. , (859) 296-0091 , (888) 492-8847 www.lexington.place.hyatt.com

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Hyatt Regency Lexington 401 W. High St. , (859) 253-1234 , (800) 233-1234 www.lexington.hyatt.com Advertising Partner , p. 46

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The Inn on Broadway 1301 S. Broadway , (859) 519-2060 www.innonbroadwaylex.com

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Knights Inn North (Exit 115 I-75) 1935 Stanton Wy. , (859) 231-0232 , (800) 843-5644 www.knightsinn.com

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La Quinta Inn & Suites (Exit 115 I-75) 1920 Stanton Wy. , (859) 231-7551 , (800) 531-5900 www.laquinta.com

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Lexington Downtown Hotel by Hilton 369 W. Vine St., (859) 231-9000 www.lexingtondowntownhotel.com

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Lexington Motor Inn 1203 New Circle Rd., N.E., (859) 255-3337

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Lexington Relocation Services 3131 Custer Dr., (859) 273-3303, (877) 539-7356 www.lexingtonrelocation.com

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Lyndon House Bed & Breakfast 507 N. Broadway, (859) 420-2683 www.lyndonhouse.com

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Microtel Lexington (Exit 110 I-75) 2240 Buena Vista Dr., (859) 299-9600 www.microtelinn.com

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Motel 6 (Exit 110 I-75) 2260 Elkhorn Rd., (859) 293-1431, (800) 466-8356 www.motel6.com

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New Circle Inn 588 N.E. New Circle Rd., (859) 233-3538, (800) 290-1829

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Quality Inn Northwest (Exit 115 I-75) 750 Newtown Ct., (859) 233-0561, (800) 876-3294 www.qualityinnnorthwest.com

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Ramada Conference Center (Exit 113 I-75) 2143 N. Broadway, (859) 299-1261, (800) 272-6232 www.ramadainnlexky.com

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Ramada Limited (Exit 110 I-75) 2261 Elkhorn Rd., (859) 294-7375, (800) 272-6232 www.ramada.com

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Red Roof Inn North (Exit 113 I-75) 1980 Haggard Ct., (859) 293-2626, (800) 843-7663 www.redroof.com

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Red Roof Inn South 2651 Wilhite Dr., (859) 277-9400, (800) 843-7663 www.redroof.com

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Red Roof Inn Southeast (Exit 104 I-75) 100 Canebrake Dr., (859) 543-1877, (800) 843-7663 www.redroof.com

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Residence Inn by Marriott North (Exit 115 I-75) 1080 Newtown Pk., (859) 231-6191, (800) 331-3131 www.residenceinn.com/LEXNN

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Residence Inn South (Exit 108 I-75) 2688 Pink Pigeon Pkwy., (859) 263-9979 www.marriott.com/LEXRI

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Rodeway Inn 5556 Versailles Rd., (859) 254-6699 www.RodewayInn.com

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Sleep Inn (Exit 108 I-75) 1920 Plaudit Pl., (859) 543-8400, (800) 753-3746 www.sleepinnlexington.com

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Sportsman Motel 1107 Winchester Rd., (859) 252-4401

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46131 1950 Newtown Pk. Lexington, KY 40511

www.hilexingtonnorth.com

Holiday Inn North

Full-service hotel with 302 guest rooms, indoor pool, game room, fitness center, half-court basketball and more. Minutes from Kentucky Horse Park, Keeneland, golf, shopping and downtown Lexington.

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SpringHill Suites 863 S. Broadway , (859) 225-1500 , (888) 287-9400 www.marriott.com/lexsh

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Springs Inn 2020 Harrodsburg Rd. , (859) 277-5751 , (800) 354-9503 www.springsinn.com

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Sunset Motel 4020 Georgetown Rd. , (859) 254-4765 www.sunsetmotel.com

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Super 8 Motel (Exit 110 I-75) 2351 Buena Vista Dr. , (859) 299-6241 , (800) 800-8000 www.super8.com

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Swann’s Nest at Cygnet Farm B&B 3463 Rosalie Rd. , (859) 226-0095 www.swannsnest.com

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University Inn Motel 1229 S. Limestone St. , (859) 278-6625 , (866) 881-9676 www.uinn.biz

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45887 2601 Richmond Rd. Lexington, KY 40509

(859) 268-0060www.lexingtonsuites.doubletree.com

Experience a taste of New Orleans at the newly refurbished Doubletree in the French Quarter Square. We just completed a six-million dollar renovation.

45667 245 Lexington Green Cir. Lexington, KY 40503

(859) 271-4000 www.lexingtongreen.hilton.com

All luxurious, two-room suites with easy access to everything Lexington has to offer. Affordable luxury witha brand new look!

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Fayette Mall Largest mall in Kentucky with more than 160 shops. Anchor stores include Macy’s, Dillard’s, Sears, Dick’s and J.C. Penney.

3401 Nicholasville Rd. (859) 272-3495 (800) 972-9874 www.shopfayette-mall.com

The Mall at Lexington Green Home of Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Artique, CompUSA, Whole Foods and more.

161 Lexington Green Cir. (859) 245-1513 www.langleyproperty.com

The Shops at Lexington Center A collection of locally owned and operated boutiques and specialty shops conveniently located downtown next to Lexington’s convention center.

410 W. Vine St. (859) 233-4567 www.lexingtoncenter.com


Victorian Square A variety of shops, artist’s studios, restaurants and bars in a renovated block of Victorian buildings.

401 W. Main St. (859) 252-7575 www.victoriansquareshoppes.com

Keeneland Gift Shop Equine specialty items including jewelry and clothing. Open year-round. Keeneland Race Course.

4201 Versailles Rd. (859) 254-3412 www.keeneland.com


INDOOR MALLS

BLUEGRASS SPECIALTIES

Great Shopping

LLooking for something old or something new? Something horsey or something blue? From local crafts, equine wares and sports memorabilia to fi ne antiques and shopping mall fi nds, there’s something here for every shopper.

How about a hand-loomed blanket or hand-painted pottery? Authentic chocolates or bourbon-fl avored goodies? A University of Kentucky Wildcat sweatshirt or teddy bear? Antiques or modern art? Take a look around – it’s unlikely you’ll go home empty-handed!

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Kentucky Horse Park Gift Shop Wide selection of equine-themed merchandise and art. Breyer model horses.

4089 Iron Works Pkwy. (859) 259-4234 www.kyhorsepark.com

Kentucky Korner University of Kentucky logo wear and memorabilia. The Shops at Lexington Center (859) 231-8899 or Fayette Mall (859) 271-0081.

The Kentucky Store Commonwealth of Kentucky souvenirs, Lexington T-shirts and University of Kentucky logo wear.

401 W. Main St. (859) 255-7760

Artique Extraordinary jewelry and gifts hand crafted in America. The Shops at Lexington Center (859) 233-1774 or the Mall at Lexington Green (859) 272-8802.

410 W. Vine St. (859) 233-1774 www.artiquegallery.com

Clay Avenue Shops Unique collection of shops along a charming historical street. Children’s fashions, gifts, fi ne linens, photography and more.

Clay Avenue off East Main Street

Failte Irish Import Shop Imported foods, apparel and musical instruments: a little bit of Ireland in central Kentucky.

203 S. Limestone (859) 381-1498 www.failteimports.com

UNIQUE SHOPPING

Flag Fork Herb Farm Gourmet treats, hand-crafted items, herbs and gardening supplies. Cafe overlooking fl ower garden. Antique shop next door.

900 N. Broadway (859) 233-7381

Glover’s Bookery Antiquarian bookstore specializing in horse books, Kentuckiana and military history.

862 S. Broadway (859) 253-0614 www.gloversbookery.com

Greentree Close Downtown enclave with easy parking. Home to L.V. Harkness, Greentree Antiques and Tearoom and Belle Maison Antiques.

521 W. Short St. (858) 455-9600

Hamburg Pavilion An impressive grouping of major department, discount and

retail stores. Acres and acres of shopping at the Man O’ War Exit 108 off I-75.

2100 Sir Barton Wy. (859) 351-4330 www.hamburgplace.com


Joseph-Beth Booksellers Called North America’s Best Bookstore by Publisher’s Weekly.

161 Lexington Green Cir. (859) 273-2911 www.josephbeth.com

Props Gallery Eclectic art, jewelry, accessories, gifts and a line of Moroccan clothing, all presented in a gallery setting.

233 E. Main St. (859) 259-0183 www.beetnik.com

Third Street Stuff Bustling boutique full of colorful,

Visitors will find a variety of handcrafted items in Lexington’s many shops.

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eccentric, fun and creative merchandise. Café on site.

257 N. Limestone St. (859) 255-5301www.thirdstreetstuff.comAdvertising Partner, p. 55

Ann Greely Interiors and Antiques497 E. Main St. (859) 367-0200www.anngreelyinteriors.com

Antique Mall at Historic Danville158 N. Third St. (859) 236-3026www.fabric-unlimited.com/ antique.html

Belle Maison Antiques525 W. Short St.

ANTIQUES

(859) 252-9030www.bellemaisonantiques.com

Bluegrass Antique Market801 Winchester Rd. (859) 258-2105

ClaireBourne Antiques4648 Nicholasville Rd. (859) 272-4648

Dana Kelly Oriental Rugs829 Chevy Chase Pl. (859) 266-7802

Feather Your Nest1496 Leestown Rd. (859) 381-1505

Georgetown Antique Mall124 and 132 W. Main St.

(502) 863-1891www.georgetownkyantique mall.com

Greentree Antiques521 W. Short St. (859) 455-9660www.greentreetearoom.com

Heritage Antique Galleries238 E. Main St. (859) 253-1035

Irish Acres Gallery of Antiques4205 Fords Mill Rd. (859) 873-7235www.irishacresgallery.com

Lenabelle Antiques732 National Ave. (859) 253-0137

Lexington Antique Gallery637 E. Main St. (859) 231-8197

Lexington Antique Oriental Rugs660 E. Main St. (859) 258-9027

Meadowthorpe Antique Mall1455 Leestown Rd. (859) 255-2607

Olde Towne Antique Mall161 N. Main St., Versailles (859) 873-6326

Shelley’s Limited765 E. Seventh St. (859) 225-7426

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Hamburg PlaceThe largest shopping and dining area in central Kentucky, with a

variety of specialty stores including Gordman’s, Talbot’s, Sportsman’s Warehouse and many more. You will be amazed by the great eateries such as Bd’s Mongolian Grill, Calistoga Café and Bajio’s to name a few. There’s something here for everyone!

Located off I-75 at Winchester Road (Exit 110) allows easy access to this unique experience.

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a la lucie Delightfully quirky downtown restaurant with Parisian fl air. Inventive Continental menu. Specialties: Bourbon Tabasco marinated pork chops, mixed shellfi sh casserole.

Entrees $15 to $30

159 N. Limestone St. (859) 252-5277 www.alalucie.net

Alfalfa Restaurant This eatery has been “doing the veggie thing” since the 1970s. “Hoppin’ John” and buckwheat pancakes are local favorites.

Entrees $15 to $20

141 E. Main St. (859) 253-0014 www.alfalfarestaurant.com

Atomic Cafe Colorful, top-quality Caribbean restaurant. Conch fritters, coconut shrimp and jerk chicken are as lively as the crowd. Large outdoor dining spaces.

Entrees $9.95 to $16.95

265 N. Limestone St. (859) 254-1969 www.atomiccafeky.com

Azur Restaurant & Patio Pleasing to the eye and palate. Diverse menu features steaks, seafood, rabbit, veal, duck and more.

Entrees $11.95 to $31.95

3070 Lakecrest Cir. (859) 296-1007 www.azurrestaurant.com

Bellini’s Beautifully appointed eatery serving diverse, authentic Italian

LEXINGTON RESTAURANTS

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Authentic Kentucky cuisine is an eclectic mix of Irish, Native American, English and African infl uences. Local specialties include spoonbread, “May Day Pie,” Hot Browns and burgoo.

In addition to Kentucky favorites, you’ll fi nd a variety of top-notch restaurants serving up everything from Japanese, Caribbean and German to Italian and Mexican.

The following is just a sampling of the area’s independently owned restaurants. Chain restaurants are not included here; check the Yellow Pages for additional listings.

Be sure to call ahead for reservations, particularly on weekends and during racing season.

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cuisine. Try the Penne alla Vodka e Panna Rosa.

Entrees $22 to $30

115 W. Main St. (859) 388-9583

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Billy’s Bar-B-Q Inc.Lexington’s original purveyor of western Kentucky-style hickory pit barbecue. Choose from pork, beef, mutton or chicken. Be sure and order some “dillickles.”

Entrees $9 to $19

101 Cochran Rd. (859) 269-9593www.billysbarbq.com

Buddy’sFrom “sliders” to brie wontons: fun food at fabulous prices. Weekend brunches.

Entrees $9 to $22

854 E. High (859) 335-1283www.buddysbarandgrill.com

Cheapside Bar & GrillWith a Southwest dining room, Victorian pub and tropical patio, Cheapside has plenty of atmosphere(s)! A true downtown hot spot for happy hour.

Entrees $6 to $19

131 Cheapside (859) 254-0046www.cheapsidebarandgrill.com

deSha’s RestaurantGreat all-around when everybody’s in the mood for something different. Famous cornbread and a great Hot Brown. View of Triangle Park.

Entrees $6 to $33

101 N. Broadway (859) 259-3771www.deShas.com

Dudley’s RestaurantAward-winning restaurant in

restored 19th-century school building with an excellent Continental menu and extensive wine list. Elegant dining room, cozy bar and outdoor patio.

Entrees $16 to $32

380 S. Mill St. (859) 252-1010www.dudleysrestaurant.com

The Garden CafeCharming cafe overlooking the gardens of Flag Fork Herb Farm. Sandwiches, soups and desserts feature fresh-grown ingredients. Lunch only.

Entrees $8 to $10

900 N. Broadway (859) 252-6837

Giuseppe’s Ristorante Italiano & BarTraditional and nouveau cuisine in a contemporary atmosphere. Try their Tira Misu, voted “Best Dessert in the Bluegrass.”

Entrees $17 to $32

4456 Nicholasville Rd. (859) 272-4269www.giuseppeslexington.com

Greentree TearoomLuncheon tea at noon Wednesday through Saturday. Other times by appointment. Fine period

furnishings for sale. Reservations required.

Set menu $19.95

521 W. Short St. (859) 455-9660www.greentreetearoom.com

Jalapeno’sTex-Mex classics plus inventive specials like Cochinita Pibel-roast pork with pickled red onions and beans.

Entrees $6.99 to $13.95

295 New Circle Rd., N.W. (859) 299-8299

Joe Bologna’sA Lexington institution since the 1970s. The place for sublime pizza and pasta favorites. The setting is a former Jewish temple, a heavenly counterpoint to the sinful breadsticks.

Entrees $7.95 to $14

120 W. Maxwell St. (859) 252-4933www.joebolognas.com

Jonathan at Gratz ParkRedefined regional cuisine at historic Gratz Park Inn. Try the Sea Scallop Hot Browns for an appetizer. Elegant dining room, intimate bar.

Dudley’s Restaurant on South Mill Street is a popular spot for outdoor dining.

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Entrees $21 to $36

120 W. Second St. (859) 252-4949 www.jagp.info

Keeneland Track Kitchen Eat a hearty country breakfast cafeteria style alongside jockeys and trainers. Open to the public seven days a week, 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Eggs cooked to order, grits, biscuits and gravy and more.

Under $6

4201 Versailles Rd. (859) 254-3412 www.keeneland.com


Le Deauville Sharing the name of Lexington’s sister city, this charming restaurant brings authentic French cuisine downtown. Very chic!

Entrees $19 to $34

199 N. Limestone St. (859) 246-0999

Lynagh’s Irish Pub Popular university watering hole that serves juicy burgers and substantial sandwiches.

Entrees $5.25 to $8.95

384 Woodland Ave. (859) 255-1292

Malone’s Casual yet upscale meat-lover’s paradise. Filet mignon, prime rib, New York strip, ribeye and porterhouse cuts. Oscar’s next door is Lexington’s only seafood and piano bar. Wide selection of wines and cigars.

Entrees $12 to $49

3347 Tates Creek Rd. (859) 335-6500 www.malonesrestaurant.com

The Mansion at Griffi n Gate Enjoy fi ne Continental cuisine and excellent service at this Old South mansion. Lexington’s fi rst and only Four Diamond restaurant. Kobe beef.

Entrees $22 to $54

1720 Newtown Pk. (859) 288-6142 www.mansionrestaurant.com

Marikka’s Restaurant Authentic German food, from schnitzels to wursts, plus 500 types of beer. Partake in billiards and darts after dinner.

Entrees $6 to $12

411 Southland Dr. (859) 275-1925 www.marikkas.com

Merrick Inn Prime beef, fresh seafood and fi ne wines in a classic Williamsburg setting. Southern fare with innovative nightly specials.

Entrees $19 to $34

1074 Merrick Dr. (859) 269-5417 murrays-merrick.com

Metropol This intimate restaurant featuring elegant upscale cuisine is housed in a small white building dating back to 1822. The Canard A L’Orange is a favorite.

Entrees $21 to $31

307 W. Short St. (859) 381-9493 www.metropolfi nedining.com

Natasha’s Bistro Spacious urban bistro serving “New American” cuisine. Asian salads, pastas, stir frys, pizza, Bison burgers and live entertainment!

Entrees $10 to $20

112 Esplanade (859) 259-2754 www.beetnik.com

Oasis Mediterranean Restaurant Middle Eastern fare spiced to perfection. Popular lunch buffet. The Oasis Platter for two is a favorite.


837 Chevy Chase Pl. (859) 269-6440 www.oasisrestaurant.net

Paisano’s Italian Ristorante Romantic Italian restaurant and lounge. Favorites: veal, seafood pasta and pizza.

Entrees $8 to $18

2417 Nicholasville Rd. (859) 277-5321

Parkette Drive-In An honest-to-goodness 1950s drive-in. The place for a double-decker burger “Kentucky Poor Boy” and tasty onion rings.

Entrees $3 to $10

1230 New Circle Rd., N.E. (859) 254-8723

Pazzo’s Pizza Pub Their calzones are outstanding. Sauces and dough made fresh daily, and 38 beers on tap.

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Right on the edge of UK’s campus. Outdoor patio.

Entrees $3 to $21

385 S. Limestone (859) 252-5125www.pazzospizzapub.com

PortofinoSophisticated downtown restaurant serving artful Italian cuisine. Outdoor patio.

Entrees $18 to $37

249 E. Main St. (859) 253-9300www.portofinolexington.com

Punjab IIAromatic curries and an amazing variety of breads await you at this casual Indian restaurant. Popular lunch buffet.


341 S. Limestone (859) 243-0768

Ramsey’s DinerGood old-fashioned comfort food: pot roast, meat loaf, chicken and dumplings and southern veggie dishes. Hot Brown once voted “Best of the Bluegrass.”


496 E. High St. (859) 259-2708

Regatta Seafood & GrilleSome of the freshest seafood in town. Bottomless salad served with all entrees. Try the apple pie, chosen three times as Lexington’s best.


161 Lexington Green Cir. (859) 273-7875www.regattaseafood.com

Rossi’sDuck, veal, lamb, chicken, steak, pasta, seafood and a wide variety of salads. Rossi’s does it all - with style.

Entrees $12 to $36

1060 Chinoe (859) 335-8788www.rossis-restaurant.com

Sawyer’sSouthern Living considers Jim Sawyer’s burgers among the best! If you’re really hungry, get the chili burger.

Entrees $7.95 to $12.95

325 W. Main St. (859) 281-6022

Stanley J’sAuthentic New York deli fare. Corned beef, pastrami, potato salad and chicken salad.

All entrees under $10

3101 Clays Mill Rd. (859) 224-3354www.stanleyjsdeli.com

Stella’s Kentucky DeliSandwiches, salads, soups and desserts made by hand, in house, using fresh seasonal ingredients.

All entrees under $8

143 Jefferson St. (859) 255-3354www.stellaskentuckydeli.com

TachibanaTruly authentic Japanese cuisine. Excellent sushi. Try the yellowtail and spider rolls.

Entrees $10 and up

785 Newtown Ct. (859) 254-1911

Third Street Stuff & Coffee“Drink artfully” at this colorful

café. A great option for vegans. Boutique on site.

Entrees $3.30 to $6.60

257 N. Limestone St. (859) 255-5301www.thirdstreetstuff.com


Tomo RestaurantA sleek and stylish interior contributes to a memorable dining experience. THE place for sushi lovers.

Entrees $16 to $30

848 E. High St. (859) 269-9291

Winchell’sDown-home restaurant and sports bar. Try the sweet and tangy vinegar slaw.

Entrees $9.99 to $13.99

348 Southland Dr. (859) 278-9424www.winchellsrestaurant.com

Beaumont InnRun by the Dedman family for five generations. Traditional Kentucky cooking in the main dining room includes: “yellow-legged” fried chicken, country ham and corn pudding. Enjoy more casual fare and spirits in the Old Owl Tavern.

Entrees $17 to $30

638 Beaumont Inn Dr. Harrodsburg (800) 352-3992www.beaumontinn.com

Boone TavernCombine crafts shopping with a generous meal. Signature items: “Chicken Flakes in a Bird’s Nest” (creamed chicken in a fried-potato basket), delicious spoonbread and Race Day Pie.

Entrees $16 to $31

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100 Main St. Berea (859) 985-3700 www.boonetavernhotel.com

The Glitz Restaurant Located in a 32,000-square-foot antiques shop. Elaborately decorated. Try the “Nonesuch Kiss” - a baked meringue fi lled with jamocha ice cream, hot fudge and almonds.

$19.95 for full-service lunch

4205 Fords Mill Rd. Nonesuch (859) 873-6956 www.irishacresgallery.com/restaurant.html

Hall’s On the River Beer cheese, fried banana peppers, chicken livers, lamb fries, hot browns, catfi sh and frog legs – if it’s a regional favorite, Hall’s serves it.


1225 Athens-Boonesboro Rd. Winchester (859) 527-6620 www.hallsontheriver.com

Holly Hill Inn On the National Register of Historic Places. Fresh seasonal ingredients and local produce are at the heart of the three course “prix fi xe” menu.

$35 to $45

426 N. Winter St. Midway (859) 846-4732 www.hollyhillinn.com

Sam’s Truck Stop Take a tip from the locals: don’t miss this! Hearty country cooking and scrumptious homemade pies. Close to the Kentucky Horse Park.

Entrees $6 to $12

1973 Lexington Rd. Georgetown (502) 863-5782 www.samsrest.com

Serafi ni Surprising little capital city restaurant with an Italian inclination. Award-winning wine list. Freshwater Kentucky shrimp when in season.

Entrees $15 to $32

243 W. Broadway Frankfort (859) 875-5599

Trustees’ Offi ce at Shaker Village Traditional specialties in the beautiful simplicity of Shaker Village. Southern crudités are followed by entrees like country ham and fried chicken. Try the Shaker lemon pie.

3501 Lexington Rd. Harrodsburg (800) 734-5611 www.shakervillageky.org

Wallace Station Farm hands and socialites alike are fond of the sandwiches, sides and pastries found at this country cafe housed in a small 1900s train station. Try the ham and brie panini.

Entrees $5 to $8

3854 Old Frankfort Pk. Versailles (859) 846-5161

Atomic Cafe is a lively place to dine, with menu items such as jerk chicken, sweet potato chips, conch fritters and Cuban pork.

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PERFORMING ARTSFor a city its size, Lexington

offers a rich variety of shows. The Opera House hosts Broadway productions, the Actors’ Guild presents classic and innovative plays and Danville’s Norton Center brings in some of the country’s greatest shows.

There’s also the Lexington Philharmonic, University of Kentucky’s Singletary Center for the Arts, the Lexington Ballet, Kentucky Ballet Theater, The Lexington Opera Society and UK Opera Theatre.

VISUAL ARTSThe Bluegrass Region is packed

with colorful art galleries. Several you can’t afford to miss include the University of Kentucky Art Museum, Artists’ Attic in Victorian Square, and Gallery B, Cross Gate Gallery and Ann Tower Gallery on Main Street.

The Lexington Art League holds monthly events at historic Loudoun

House. Several times a year, there’s a citywide Gallery Hop – a walking tour that hits all the artsy downtown hot spots.

LITERARYAttention bookworms and

literary lovers! Be sure to check out poetry readings, visiting authors and more at Lexington’s beautiful Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, as well as events such as open mics and workshops at Joseph-Beth Booksellers and Barnes & Noble Booksellers.

Lexington hosts the Kentucky Women Writers Conference, the longest-running event of its kind in the nation. Looking for a fi rst edition? Try The Black Swan or Glover’s Bookery.

COMEDYRanked one of the top fi ve

comedy clubs in the region by the Professional Comedian’s Association, Comedy Off Broadway in Lexington Green

is a guaranteed good time – no joke! Headliners and talented newcomers hit the stage Wednesday through Saturday. Think you’ve got what it takes? There’s a monthly open mic night for the bold!

FILMKentucky Theatre offers offbeat,

foreign and classic fi lms in an outstanding setting. The theater is a Lexington original, plus the venue serves cookies, fruit drinks, unique treats and beer.

For current releases, check out Movies 8 at Lexington Green, Regal Cinemas at Hamburg, Fayette Mall, Woodhill Movies 10 and the Lexington Movie Tavern. Catch a fl ick at a bargain price at the Carmike 10, or do the ’50s thing at the Sky-Vue Twin Drive-In Theatre near Winchester.

FESTIVALSIt seems there’s almost always

Nightlife & Entertainment

AAs you might expect in a university town, Lexington offers a broad range of activities. Pick up some tips for race day while enjoying a pint in an Irish pub, or fi nd out who’s auditioning for the "Met" while mingling in the lobby before a UK Opera Theatre production.

For more information on nightlife and entertainment options during your stay, call the Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau at (800) 845-3959; LexArts at (859) 255-2951; or Lexington Center at (859) 233-4567.

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a festival scheduled in the Bluegrass. Favorites include: Festival of the Bluegrass, Berea Craft Festival, Danville’s Great American Brass Band Festival, SummerFest, Ballet Under the Stars, Mayfest, Picnic with the Pops, Woodland Arts Fair, Woodland Jubilee and Georgetown’s Festival of the Horse.

JAZZ, BLUES & FOLKNatasha’s Bistro is becoming a

hot spot for live music and theater. The Crowne Plaza offers a swanky lounge. Cheapside Bar & Grill serves up live blues and more. Captain Jack’s Pier is the perfect place to listen to live music any night of the week, spring through fall.

If you’re in town on a Monday night, try to catch “WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour.” The show is taped weekly in Lexington and features some of the best folk music in the country.

COUNTRY & WESTERNGrab your hat and boots and

head out to Austin City Saloon in Woodhill, Lexington’s original country bar. Ride a mechanical bull at Cadillac Ranch or Saddle Ridge. Longtime Southern rocker and country crooner Larry Redmon

The Berea Craft Festival, which takes place in July, includes music, food, craft demonstrations and family activities.

has his own place (Redmon’s), downstairs at the corner of Main and Cheapside.

Or take the scenic drive to the Eagle Creek Country Music Show (smoke- and alcohol-free) in Lawrenceburg. Kenny Whalen and the Travelers play regularly at Bourbon Square in historic Paris. John Michael Montgomery makes surprise visits to the restaurant bearing his name in Nicholasville.

BLUEGRASS & MORERed Barn Radio makes its

home in Lexington and offers live bluegrass shows. Summer is a great time to hear bluegrass at outdoor venues such as the Southland Jamboree.

In the mood for some good rock ’n’ roll or a lively concert of any size? Rupp Arena seats up to 23,000 and hosts top country, pop and rock acts throughout the year. For smaller concerts, The Dame has an energetic atmosphere with a variety of entertainers booked each week. Looking for a place to cut the rug? A DJ plays everything from bee-bop to hip hop at the immensely popular Blue Moon.

SPORTS BARSKentuckians appreciate the wide

world of sports; that’s why there are so many quality sports bars in town. Have a game in mind that you want to watch while you enjoy a meal or cocktails? Head to Beef O’Brady’s, the lively Winchell’s, Shamrocks or the ever-popular Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar. Two Keys Tavern has been a favorite of the college crowd for generations. Brooklyn Sports Grill and Pizzeria near Rupp Arena is another crowd-pleaser.

SPORTING EVENTSEveryone knows the Bluegrass

is famous for horse racing, but you can also satisfy your sports cravings with collegiate football and basketball. April through September, experience America’s favorite pastime with the Lexington Legends baseball team at Applebee’s Park. On Sundays year-round, watch polo at the Kentucky Horse Park. The Lexington Horsemen, our arena football team, play their home games at Rupp Arena.

Check the Lexington Area Sports Authority’s calendar at www.lexsports.com and stay up to date on all the sporting events in the area.

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Air TransportationAllegiant Air (702) 505-8888

Blue Grass Airport (859) 425-3114

American Eagle (800) 433-7300

Continental Express (800) 525-0280

Delta Air Lines (800) 221-1212

Northwest Airlink (800) 225-2525

United Express (800) 241-6522

US Airways (800) 428-4322

BusesGreyhound Bus Lines (800) 231-2222/(859) 299-8804

LexTran (city bus) (859) 253-4636

Car Rental Airport LocationsAvis (800) 331-1212/(859) 281-1681

Enterprise (800) 261-7331/(859) 425-4077

Carriage RidesLexington Livery (859) 259-0000Evening tours depart from the corner of Vine and Broadway.

Group ToursBlue Grass Tours (800) 755-6956/(859) 252-5744

Kentucky Horse Tours (859) 312-1124

The Lexington Connection Inc. (859) 269-4040

Lexington In Touch Inc. (859) 224-4226

Scott Goodlett Events (800) 450-6444/(859) 361-3539

Daily Van ToursBlue Grass Tours (800) 755-6956/(859) 252-5744

DW Guided Tours (859) 361-4390

Horse Farm Tours Inc. (800) 976-1034/(859) 268-2906

Thoroughbred Heritage Tours (800) 808-9533/(859) 260-8687

Unique Horse Farm Tours (800) 678-8813/(859) 233-4303

Walking ToursLexington Walking Tours (859) 825-8702

Private GuidesBlue Grass Tours (800) 755-6956/(859) 252-5744

Horses of Kentucky by Lois Hill (859) 277-4625

John Midbo (859) 278-9488

Karen Edelstein Privately Guided Tours (859) 266-5465

Scott Goodlett Events (800) 450-6444 / (859) 361-3539

Unbridled Horse Tours (859) 333-8940

Guided tours are an excellent way to experience Lexington and the Bluegrass Region. All private guides and most other tour companies

will provide step-on service to motor coaches by appointment.

Hertz (800) 654-3131/(859) 254-3496

National (800) 227-7368/(859) 254-8806

LimousinesBlue Grass Tours (800) 755-6956/(859) 252-5744Ad Partner, p. 60

Gold Shield (800) 205-7330/(859) 255-6388

Personal Touch (859) 227-5095

Thoroughbred Limousine (859) 273-3690

Triple Crown Limousines (859) 252-6764

TaxicabsUnited Transportation (859) 231-8294

American Taxi (859) 381-1010

Charter ServiceBlue Grass Charter (800) 755-6956/(859) 233-2152

The Free Enterprise System (800) 448-5728

Wombles Transportation (859) 887-4611

Transportation for the DisabledWheels (859) 233-3433Register in advance of arrival.

Superior Van & Mobility (888) 742-8267Accessible van rentals

45195 Blue Grass Tours Lexington, KY(859) 252-5744

www.bluegrasstours.com

We offer horse farm tours at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., charter service, private tours, group tours, custom tour planning and step-on service.

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Time ZoneLexington is in the Eastern Time Zone and observes Daylight Savings Time seasonally.

Average TemperatureThe Bluegrass Region has four distinct seasons, with a glorious spring and fall, a warm summer and a typically mild winter.

Spring 34-74°FSummer 61-86°FFall 36-79°FWinter 23-54°F

TrafficKentucky law permits right turns on red following a complete stop, unless prohibited by signage. Left turns on red are permitted from a one-way street onto a one-way street. Feeder lights help the fl ow of traffi c on some roads; a green arrow indicates appropriate lanes for driving; a yellow “X” indicates a left turning lane; a red “X” indicates lanes in use by oncoming traffi c. All people traveling in Fayette County are required to wear their seat belts. All children 40 inches tall and under must be restricted in a federally approved restraint seat.

LiquorMinimum drinking age is 21. Alcoholic beverages may be sold in licensed bars and restaurants from 6 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 11 a.m. Sunday to 2:30 a.m. Monday.Package stores may open from 7 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Smoking is not allowed inside public buildings, including restaurants.

Emergency ServicesAll services: 911Hospital Emergency RoomsOpen 24 Hours

Central Baptist Hospital1740 Nicholasville Rd.(859) 260-6100

Saint Joseph Hospital EastRichmond Road at Eagle Creek(859) 967-5000

Saint Joseph HospitalHarrodsburg Road and Waller Avenue(859) 313-1000

UK HealthCare/Good Samaritan310 S. Limestone St.(859) 226-7000

University of KentuckyAlbert B. Chandler Medical Center800 Rose St.(859) 323-5000

Minor Emergency Services

Lexington Clinic First Choice Walk-In Clinics

Beaumont Centre3061 Fieldstone Wy., Ste. 700(859) 296-99008 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday

Brighton Place3090 Helmsdale Pl., Ste. B310(859) 543-11168 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday

Urgent Treatment Clinics1055 Dove Run Rd.(859) 269-46688 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. dailyNorthpark Shopping Center(859) 254-55208 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. SaturdayClosed Sunday3174 Custer Dr.(859) 272-48828 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. SaturdayClosed Sunday

Important Phone NumbersAAA Blue Grass/Kentucky(800) 568-5222(859) 233-1111

Foreign Currency Exchange(859) 253-6027

Commerce Lexington(859) 254-4447

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government(859) 425-2255

Lexington Herald-Leader(800) 274-7355

Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau(800) 845-3959, (859) 233-7299

Parks & Recreation(859) 288-2900

Translation Services(800) 882-5776(502) 213-0317

U.S. Customs Service(859) 425-3111

Weather Line(859) 253-4444

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January-February

Keeneland Horse SalesJanuary 12-17Keeneland Race CourseHorses of all ages go on sale. Spectators welcome.(800) 456-3412

Kentucky Sport, Boat & Recreation ShowFebruary 5-8 Rupp ArenaDaily fi shing demonstrations and more.(859) 233-4567

Snowbird DressageFebruaryKentucky Horse ParkBoth horse and rider are judged on a prescribed series of movements.(859) 233-4303

March-April

Bluegrass Trust Antiques & Garden ShowMarch 13-15Keeneland Race CourseThe Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation-sponsored show features more than 40 distinguished dealers and garden specialists.(859) 253-0362

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish FestivalMarch 14Leprechauns and shamrocks will be spotted along Main Street during this parade through downtown. (859) 278-7349

Keeneland Race Course Thoroughbred Racing April 3-24

For more events occurring during your travel dates, check our website, www.visitlex.com, or call the Lexington Convention

and Visitors Bureau at (800) 845-3959.

Before making travel plans, call the contact number to confirm dates, times and admission prices.

Spring race meet. No racing on Mondays or Tuesdays or Easter. (800) 456-3412

International Kite and Culture FestivalApril 18-19GeorgetownKite competitions, classes and nonstop cultural entertainment.(502) 863-1575

Rolex Three-Day EventApril 23-26Kentucky Horse ParkThe only Four-Star, three-day equestrian event in the Western Hemisphere. (859) 254-8123 (January-April)

May-JuneKeeneland Race CourseKentucky Derby SimulcastMay 2Festivities include live music, pony rides and free popcorn. (800) 456-3412

Mayfest Arts FairMay 9-10Gratz ParkCelebrating performing, visual and literary arts. (859) 425-2590

High Hope SteeplechaseMay 17Kentucky Horse ParkSanctioned races over brush and timber. (859) 967-9444

Annual Kentucky High School Invitational Rodeo May 22-24Kentucky Horse ParkThe best high school athletes in the

region compete over three days.(270) 395-4889

Annual Egyptian EventJune 1-6Kentucky Horse ParkFeaturing Arabians in performance, halter, dressage and native costume competitions. (859) 231-0771

Festival of the BluegrassJune 11-14Kentucky Horse ParkAnnual jamboree featuring the best Bluegrass bands in Kentucky and top national performers. (859) 846-4995

Great American Brass Band FestivalJune 11-14DanvilleWorld-class bands come together in what has been called “the most prominent and unusual music festival in the country.”(859) 236-7794

July-August

Fourth of July FestivalJuly 4Downtown LexingtonFireworks, food, music, dancing, vendors and a parade. (859) 258-3010

Junior League Horse ShowJuly 6-11The Red MileThe nation’s largest outdoor Saddlebred horse show. (859) 252-1893

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SummerFestJuly 8-26UK ArboretumThree different productions run during this outdoor theater event.(859) 806-7429

Berea Craft FestivalJuly 10-12Indian Fort Theater, BereaA national showcase in celebration of handicraft heritage. (800) 598-5263

Woodland Jubilee July 11Woodland ParkKnown as one of our region’s great music festivals.(859) 288-2925

Keeneland Concours d’EleganceJuly 16-19Keeneland Race CourseOne hundred magnifi cent automobiles, fashion and art.(859) 422-3329

Bluegrass International CupJulyKentucky Horse ParkPolo, Argentine, barbecue, bluegrass music, and silent and live auctions.(859) 255-4552

Breyerfest July 17-19Kentucky Horse ParkDiscover the world of Breyer model horses. Competitions, clinics and a trade fair. (973) 633-5090

Red Mile Harness Racing Begins mid-AugustDays and post-times vary for live racing.(859) 255-0752

Woodland Arts Fair August 15-16Woodland ParkMore than 150 artists and crafts people participate in this fresh-air arts fair. (859) 254-7024

Bluegrass Classic Dog Show August 26-30Kentucky Horse ParkFour days of all-breed conformation and obedience competition. (859) 299-7184

September-October

Roots and Heritage FestivalSeptember 4-6Downtown LexingtonStreet Fair. Part of a monthlong celebration commemorating African-American culture.(859) 425-2255

Keeneland September Yearling Sales September 14-27Keeneland Sales Pavilion This sale attracts buyers from all over the world. Spectators welcome.(800) 456-3412

Festival of the HorseOctober 2-4GeorgetownExhibits, concessions, parade, carnival, arts and crafts and a 5K run.(502) 863-5424

Keeneland Thoroughbred RacingOctober 9-31Keeneland Race CourseNo racing on Mondays or Tuesdays.(800) 456-3412

Kentucky Guild of Artists & Craftsmen Fall FairOctober 10-11Acton Folk Center, BereaRegional artists display their works and wares at this outdoor festival.(859) 986-2540

Perryville Battlefield CommemorationOctober 10-11PerryvilleBattle reenactments, living history, parade, food and crafts.(859) 332-8631

November-December

Christmas in the ValleyNovember 6-December 19Renfro ValleyVisit Santa’s workshop and enjoy light displays. (800) 765-7464

Southern LightsNovember 21-December 31Kentucky Horse ParkAnimated light displays are arranged along a drive-at-your-

own-pace, four-mile route through the park. (859) 255-5727

Holidays at Woodford Reserve DistilleryNovember 22-December 30A festive meal and holiday shopping at a picturesque 78-acre distillery.(859) 879-1812

Downtown Christmas Parade and Tree LightingNovember 28The largest Christmas parade in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. (859) 231-7335

Keeneland Arts FairNovember 28-29Keene Entertainment CenterNinety juried artists and craftsmen, just in time for holiday shopping.(859) 288-2955

Christmas in the Shaker SpiritDecember 5Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, HarrodsburgGuided tours with costumed interpreters and Christmas music. (800) 734-5611

Holidays at AshlandNovember-DecemberAshland, The Henry Clay Estate The house is decked out in grand style with a different historical theme each year. Special candlelight tours. (859) 266-8581

Holiday Evenings at Waveland December Waveland State Historic Site Candlelight tours of the mansion.(859) 272-3611

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Alltech’s Lexington Brewing Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

American Saddlebred Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Applebee’s Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

The Arboretum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

ArtsPlace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Aviation Museum of Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Berea College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Blue Licks Battlefi eld State Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Bluegrass Heritage Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Boone Cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Buffalo Trace Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Bybee Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Camp Nelson Heritage Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Cane Ridge Meeting House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Cardome Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Chateau de Vieux Corbeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Chrisman Mill Vineyards and Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Cincinnati Bengals Summer Training Camp . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Civil War Fort at Boonesboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

College Square . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Constitution Square . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Dixie Belle Riverboat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Downtown Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Duncan Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Endicott Meeting House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Equus Run Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Explorium of Lexington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Farmers’ Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Fort Boonesborough State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Four Roses Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Georgetown/Scott County Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Headley-Whitney Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Herrington Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

High Bridge Historic Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Historic Railroad Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Horse Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Horseback Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Hummel Planetarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Hunt-Morgan House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Irish Acres Gallery of Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Jean Farris Winery and Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Joseph-Beth Booksellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Keeneland Race Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Keeneland Track Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Kentucky Artisan Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Kentucky Horse Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Kentucky River Palisades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Kentucky State Capitol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Kentucky Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Latrobe’s Pope Villa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Lexington Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Lexington Center and Rupp Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Lexington History Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Lexington Legends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Lexington Opera House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Liberty Hall Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Mary Todd Lincoln House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

McConnell Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

McDowell House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Nostalgia Station Toy & Train Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Old Fort Harrod State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Old Friends at Dream Chase Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Old Kentucky Chocolates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Old State Capitol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Old Stone Meeting House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Old Town Artisans Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Perryville Battlefi eld State Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Pioneer Playhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Quiet Trails Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

The Red Mile Harness Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Sally Brown Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Talon Winery & Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

The Thoroughbred Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Thoroughbred Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Toyota Motor Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Transylvania University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

UK Singletary Center for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

University of Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

University of Kentucky Art Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Waveland State Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

White Hall State Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Wild Turkey Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

William Owsley House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

William Whitley House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Woodford Reserve Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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