Lexington

Kentucky · the United States

Lexington

In the destination Louisville and the Bourbon Trail.

In the photo: Downtown Lexington seen from above.

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The city

What to expect from Lexington.

Second-largest city in Kentucky, in the heart of the Bluegrass region, known as the world’s horse capital. Surrounding it, hundreds of breeding farms raise Thoroughbreds among pastures and wooden fences. The Kentucky Horse Park, the Keeneland racetrack and the home of politician Henry Clay are among the sights; distilleries such as Woodford Reserve are about a half hour away.

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The local experience

What to see in Lexington

Kentucky Horse Park
Theme park

Kentucky Horse Park

State park dedicated to the horse, north of Lexington, with the International Museum of the Horse, stables for several breeds and retired racing champions.

Keeneland
Historic site

Keeneland

Limestone racetrack opened in 1936 west of Lexington, with races in April and October and Thoroughbred auctions known worldwide.

Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate
Historic house

Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate

House and gardens of politician Henry Clay, one of the most influential names in the U.S. Congress in the first half of the 19th century, in a tree-lined Lexington neighborhood.

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