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Lexington, Kentucky

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Lexington, Kentucky is best known for its horses and bluegrass. It was here that Bluegrass music was born. Lexington, the world capital of racehorse breeding and burley tobacco was named by patriotic hunters who camped here in 1775 shortly after hearing news of the first battle of Revolutionary War at Lexington, Massachusetts.

Huge caverns and Appalachian hikes attract adventurous tourists. History buffs can walk where Daniel Boone hunted and enjoy all the sites that he may have encountered. Visitors can also take a step back in time at the birthplace of one of our President's, Abraham Lincoln; Ashland, Henry Clay's estate; the Hunt-Morgan House, the Bodley-Bullock House and Waveland. For the Bourbon connoisseurs, Lexington has a fine variety of distilleries - offering samples to those who visit. If fast paced excitement, is more to your style then be sure to play the odds while enjoying a cup of burgoo at the Kentucky Derby.

Lexington is outlined by winding roads, miles of white-planked fences, rolling countryside and picturesque horse farms. Lexington does, however, offer numerous cultural activities including the Lexington Philharmonic, the newly-expanded Lexington Children's Theatre, the Lexington Children's Museum, Broadway Live, and the Ballet Theatre of Lexington.

For the sports enthusiasts, Lexington provides entertainment by keeping fans cheering in the stands for The American Hockey League's Kentucky Thorough blades and the University of Kentucky men's basketball team. In the stadium, football enthusiasts can enjoy Southeastern Conference football at the newly expanded Commonwealth Stadium on UK's campus.

Lexington's charms its visitors both by the close proximity of the area's rural surroundings and by the metropolitan conveniences of a dynamic city.

Area Attractions

Gratz House 231 N. Mill St 606-233-3290 This lavish, privately owned house was built by a rich hemp manufacturer. Visitors will enjoy the architecture and furnishings of this southern masterpiece.

Mary Todd Lincoln House 578 W. Main St 606-233-9999 Built in 1832, this house belonged to the parents of Abraham Lincoln's wife. It is full of period furnishings and displays Lincoln and Todd family memorabilia.

University of Kentucky Anthropology Museum 201 Lafferty Hall 606-257-7112 This museum has exhibits on evolution and Kentucky culture that are fun for the whole family. The museum is one of the finest of its kind in the region.

University of Kentucky Art Museum 121 Singletary Center for the Arts 606-257-5716 This museum features a wonderful permanent collection of regional and national art. It is also a frequent host for traveling exhibitions.

Lexington Children's Museum 401 W. Main St 606-258-3256 Kids love the interactive exhibits they find at this museum dedicated to educating children. One of the favorite exhibits is the archaeology dig.

American Saddle Horse Museum 4093 Iron Works Pike 606-259-2746 This privately owned museum located on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park is a colorful and contemporary showcase of the American Saddle bred, Kentucky's native breed of horse.

Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate 120 Sycamore Road 606-266-8581 Ashland, the home of famous 19th-century statesman Henry Clay, is located a short distance from downtown Lexington on a beautiful 20-acre wooded estate.

Aviation Museum of Kentucky Hangar Drive Lexington, KY (606) 231-1219 This museum features restored historic aircraft, aviation artifacts and equipment, interactive displays and a gift shop. Kid and adults love the feeling of adventure inspired by this wonderful collection.

McConnell Springs Quarry Drive 606-288-2900 Originally a campsite for the first settlers in the Bluegrass, this 23-acre park features an array of historical and environmental features. Trails through the park take visitors past natural springs and the remains of an historic gristmill and farm.

University of Kentucky Basketball Museum P.O. Box 89 800-269-1953 The University of Kentucky Basketball Museum salutes the 96-year history of the country's most successful men's collegiate basketball team through interactive, high-tech exhibits, historical timelines, and artifact displays. The museum is located in the Civic Center, adjacent to the "Cats" home court, Rupp Arena.

Lexington Livery Co. 606-259-0000 Take a tour in a horse-drawn carriage.

John Hunt Morgan House 201 North Mill Street 606-253-0362 The former home of John Hunt, a Confederate General and his great-grandson, Thomas Hunt Morgan, who won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1933 for providing the existence of the gene.

The Castle Just west of the city on Versailles Road A Lexington curiosity is the huge castle with eight turrets and 70-foot-tall corner towers. It was started by a Fayette County developer in 1969 as his private residence, but it was never finished.

The Headley-Whitney Museum Old Frankfurt Pike 505-255-6653 This museum houses an eclectic, personal, three-building collection of Asian porcelains, masks, paintings, shells, and jeweled bibelots.

Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike 606-233-4303 Kentucky Horse Park is a Thoroughbred showcase location. It offers films, a breeds shoe, farm tours, a museum, and art gallery and campgrounds.

Lexington Children's Theater 606-254-4546 Lexington Children's Theatre offers performances for young audiences.

Victorian Square 401 North Main Street An entire downtown block of Victorian buildings that contains retail and dining establishments.