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Before you go
Your trip to Lexington.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Lexington – Kentucky Destination Louisville and the Bourbon Trail
How to get there
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Blue Grass Airport (LEX) 10 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Lexington’s airport (LEX) is about 10 km west of downtown, opposite Keeneland. By car, Lexington is about 125 km from Louisville via I-64 and on I-75, which continues to Cincinnati and southward.
How many days
One day covers the Kentucky Horse Park and Keeneland. With two days, you can add a visit to a breeding farm, Ashland and a regional distillery.
When to go
April and October, during Keeneland’s race seasons, when the pastures are green. Summers are humid, and winters are cold.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. Downtown is compact, but the Horse Park, the farms and the distilleries are outside town and don’t have practical public transport.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Lexington
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Morning
Kentucky Horse Park
Spend the morning among the stables, the horse museum and the presentation of the park’s retired champion horses north of town.
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Afternoon
Keeneland and the farm roads
Head to Keeneland and then drive the rural roads west of town, among the pastures and the farms’ wooden fences.
2 days in Lexington
Day 2
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All day
Ashland and a distillery
In the morning, visit Ashland, Henry Clay’s home. In the afternoon, go to a distillery in the Versailles or Frankfort area, with a reservation and a driver.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit a breeding farm in Lexington?
Yes. Some farms offer guided visits by reservation, and local operators run tours of several farms. Schedules and rules vary from property to property.
Why is the Lexington region called Bluegrass?
For the grass that covers the region’s pastures, which in spring produces bluish flowers visible from a distance. The limestone soil favors horse breeding.
Which distilleries are near Lexington?
Woodford Reserve is near Versailles, about 25 km away, and Buffalo Trace is in Frankfort, about 45 km. Tours require reservations.
What time zone is Lexington in?
The same as Louisville: UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in daylight saving time.