Lexington Attractions
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Lexington Attractions
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill 3501 Lexington Rd. Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859-734-5411	Our mission is to preserve and maintain the site of the Shaker community which once existed at Pleasant Hill; its countryside, and the records and articles pertaining to its builders; and to make available these buildings and grounds for the broader use of culture, education and recreation benefiting the citizens of Kentucky and others who visit the Commonwealth.
The Explorium of Lexington 440 W Short St. Victorian Square Lexington, KY 40507 859-258-3256	Located in the heart of the Horse Capital of the World, Explorium of Lexington offers adventures in fun and learning. With nine discovery zones filled with interactive exhibits designed to inspire imagination and curiosity, kids of all ages have experiences that can last a lifetime. Formerly known as the Lexington Children’s Museum, Explorium is one of the oldest children’s museums in the United States. Since 1990, over one million visitors from around Kentucky and across the country have enjoyed this fun, educational experience
Equus Run Vineyards 1280 Moores Mill Rd. Midway, KY 40347 859-846-9463	Each summer, Equus Run Vineyards offers a very unique and enchanting entertainment experience to celebrate our new wine releases. The Equus Run Concerts at the Vineyard series combines stellar musical performances in our terraced outdoor amphitheater with the romantic ambiance of a magnificent vineyard setting. Tour our vineyards and winery while enjoying your stay in the "Horse Capital of the World."
The International Museum Of The Horse Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. Lexington, KY 40511 859-233-4303	With over 38,000 square feet of exhibition space, IMH is dedicated to the history of the horse and its unique relationship with humans through time. Permanent museum exhibitions highlight the history of the horse from ancient times to the many popular sporting events of modern times. Temporary international exhibitions such as "All the Queen's Horses: The Role of the Horse in British History" and “Imperial China: The Art of the Horse in Chinese History”, provide a distinctive glimpse into specific geographic regions. Contemporary art exhibitions focus on the talents of equine artists around the globe and give talented local equine artists much needed exposure to a worldwide audience.
Red Mile Harness Track, Inc. 1200 Red Mile Rd. Lexington, KY 40504 859-255-0752	Known for its red clay, one-mile track, The Red Mile is the second oldest harness track in the world. For over 130 years, harness racing’s elite have converged on The Red Mile to stage some of the greatest equine battles in history. In 2004, the Red Mile hosted its inaugural Quarter Horse meet, which marked the first time that breed has raced in the Bluegrass in more than a decade. In addition to each year's showcase horse racing, The Red Mile simulcasts 365 days a year and hosts numerous horse sales, wedding receptions, holiday parties, concerts, circuses, reunions, corporate meetings and many more events.
Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate 120 Sycamore Rd. Lexington, KY 40502 859-266-8581	Henry and Lucretia Clay had a home at Ashland from around 1806 until 1852. At first it was their country home while they maintained their town house in Lexington, and then in 1809, they moved their growing family to Ashland where they resided until his death. The Clays delighted in the pleasure that the grounds near the house provided to their guests, and Henry Clay frequently invited travelers to visit his farm and grounds.
Hunt-Morgan House 201 N Mill St Lexington, KY 40508 859-253-0362	The Hunt-Morgan House is located in the Gratz Park Historic District at 201 N. Mill St. The house and Alexander T. Hunt Civil War Museum are open to the public, with a small admission fee, from the first of March through mid-December. Tours are offered Wednesday through Friday and Sunday from 1:00-4:00pm on the hour. The house is open for tours on Saturday from 10:00am-3:00pm with tours starting on the hour. For more information call 859-253-0362.
Keeneland Race Course 4201 Versailles Rd. Lexington, KY 40592 859-254-3412	Keeneland is a thoroughbred horse racing and sales complex in Lexington, Kentucky, and operated by the Keeneland Association.
W.S. Webb Museum of Anthropology 211 Lafferty Hall University of Kentucky Lexington, KY 40506 859-257-8208	The William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology is part of the University of Kentucky Department of Anthropology. Exhibits are located in Lafferty Hall on the main campus and are open to the public Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (summer hours: 7:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m.). No admission fee is charged. Exhibits are handicap accessible. Guided tours for school and community groups are available. To schedule a tour call (859) 257-8208 at least one week in advance of the tour date.
Thoroughbred Center 3380 Paris Pike Lexington, KY 40511 859-293-1853	We are a Thoroughbred Training facility (owned by the Keeneland Association) right where you want to be: in the heart of the Bluegrass and only one and one-half hours, or less, from four tracks and our trainers ship regularly to more than a dozen tracks. We offer two excellent training tracks, experienced gate crew, official clocker, security staff, 1,000+ stalls, paddocks and grass gallops. Our works are published via Equibase. We also offer Guided Tours of this working Thoroughbred training facility for groups or individuals. Come behind the scenes for a rare glimpse of "A Day in the Life of a Thoroughbred in Training!" We can host your Special Event of any size - from a 5-person brain-storming session away from the office, to a sit-down dinner for a wedding reception for 200, to a large presentation or concert for 900 in our luxurious Pavilion.
University of Kentucky Basketball Museum 410 W Vine St. Lexington Civic Center Lexington, KY 40507 859-225-5670	More than just a place for housing memories and traditions, the museum is an interactive visit inside the world of UK basketball. There is something here for everyone in this museum paying tribute to the exciting history of college basketball's premier program. As you walk through the museum, don't just look -experience!
University of Kentucky Art Museum Singletary Center for the Arts Lexington, KY 40506 859-257-5716	The University of Kentucky Art Museum maintains a growing permanent collection of nearly 4,000 European and American paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs, and decorative arts. There are also holdings in art of the Americas, Africa and Asia.
Aviation Museum of Kentucky 4316 Hangar Dr. Lexington, KY 40507 859-231-1219	The Aviation Museum of Kentucky is located at Blue Grass Airport, Lexington. The facility has 12,000 square feet of display area, a fully equipped shop for aviation restoration projects, an office, a library/archive and a gift shop. The Museum is a dynamic entity which includes not only older restored aircraft and memorabilia, but also air-worthy, flyable aircraft for the public to enjoy. This year we celebrate our 10th year of operation.
American Saddlebred Museum 4093 Iron Works Pkwy. Kentucky Horse Park Lexington, KY 40511 859-259-2746	The American Saddlebred Museum is the "Showplace for Saddlebreds". Located on the grounds of the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, the American Saddlebred Museum is an exciting destination. Inside, visitors learn the important role the ASB played in our nation's history, and how he has evolved into the beautiful and versatile breed we know today. The Museum features special exhibits that change each year as well as our permanent exhibit and award-winning theater show.
Senator John Pope Villa, or Latrobe House 326 Grosvenor Ave. Lexington, KY 40507 859-253-0362	Benjamin Henry Latrobe was born in England in 1764 and studied under Europe's most prestigious architects. Emigrating to America in 1795-96, Latrobe established himself as the foremost architect, engineer and designer of the new republic. Until his death in 1820, he designed and collaborated on some of the country's most important structures, including the United States Capitol, and helped create a distinctly American style of architecture. Known to many as the father of American architecture, Latrobe set a standard of style and professionalism that resonates even today.
Mary Todd Lincoln House 578 W Main St. Lexington, KY 40507 859-233-9999	This two-story brick, late Georgian house with its stone water table and belt course was built in 1803-1806 as an inn by William Palmateer. Located in the heart of downtown Lexington, the Mary Todd Lincoln House is within easy walking distance of downtown hotels, the Civic Center and Rupp Arena.
Boone Station State Historic Site 240 Gentry Rd. Lexington, KY 40509 859-263-1073	Boone Station (or Boone's Station) was a settlement in Kentucky and the home of Daniel Boone from 1779 to 1782. It was located on Boone's Creek in Fayette County, Kentucky, near present Athens, Kentucky. Boone moved here during the American Revolutionary War after having previously lived in Boonesborough, Kentucky. The new settlement, initially called "Boone's new station", was located on land settled in 1776 by Daniel's son Israel. At its height, the settlement consisted of about 15 to 20 families. Like other "stations" in frontier Kentucky, Boone's Station probably consisted of a number of cabins which shared a common outside wall in order to defend against American Indian raids.
Headley – Whitney Museum 4435 Old Frankfort Pike Lexington, KY 40510 859-255-6653	The Headley-Whitney Museum seeks to connect people with their culture and the cultures of others through the collection, interpretation and exhibition of the decorative arts -- furniture, metalwork, textiles and ceramics. The permanent collection includes jewelry and bibelots designed by Headley, his jewelry specifications, 18th and 19th century Chinese textiles, and Chinese ceramics which range in date from the Neolithic, Tang, Song, Ming and Qing periods.
Raven Run Nature Sanctuary 5886 Jacks Creek Pike Lexington, KY 40515 859-272-6105	Raven Run is a unique, 734-acre nature sanctuary dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of the Kentucky River Palisades and early Kentucky history. Over 10 miles of hiking trails provide access to streams, meadows and woodlands characteristic of the area. Numerous 19th century remnants of early settlers, as well as over 600 species of plants, allow visitors to become acquainted with and appreciate the natural world. Raven Run also accommodates over 200 species of birds throughout the year.
Nostalgia Station Toy & Train Museum 279 Depot St. Versailles, KY 40383 859-873-2497	The Nostalgia Station Toy and Train Museum in Versailles is housed in a restored 1911 railroad station. Exhibits include a reproduction of a 1926 standard gauge Lionel store display as well as children's toys and railroad memorabilia.
Waveland State Historic Site 225 Waveland Museum Rd. Lexington, KY 40514 859-272-3611	Waveland State Historic Site in Lexington, Kentucky is the site of a Greek Revival home and plantation now maintained and operated as part of the Kentucky state park system. It was the home of the Joseph Bryan family, who followed Daniel Boone through the Cumberland Gap, and became an early settler and horseman of this region.
Loudoun House 209 Castlewood Dr. Castlewood Park Lexington, KY 40505 859-254-7024	Loudoun House is considered one of the largest and finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Kentucky. It reflects the Romantic Movement of the 1850s, which was a reflection of the social lifestyles and opulence of the day. The house follows a design of prominent New York architect Alexander Jackson Davis, who published his catalog of house designs, Rural Residences, in 1838.

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