Horses, Bourbon & History

Lexington is an epicenter of the Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding Industry. With 10 Triple Crown winners from the area it easy to understand why. We have farm tours set up so you can learn about the sport and interact with horses. At the KY Horse Park immerse yourself in the history of the horse and understand the impact they have had on mankind through the centuries.

There is a very colorful history for the Bourbon Industry in KY. With a tour of any of the close by Distilleries you can enjoy the history, the stories and flavors of the best Bourbons in the world, Woodford Reserve, Castle and Key, Four Roses and Buffalo Trace are all with in an hour drive. And in downtown Lexington we have Lexington Brewing and Distilling along with the Distillery District with bars and restaurants to enjoy. So come learn about Bourbon history and enjoy your favorite flavors.

Lexington was founded in 1775 at a location now known as McConnell Springs. Named after Lexington, MA to honor the first battle of the Revolutionary War. From a small outpost of a village the city has changed with the times. Agriculture has included Tobacco, Hemp, Cattle, and of course Horses. Industry leaders like IBM and GE have called Lexington Home. Today you can tour the Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in nearby Georgetown, KY. The largest Toyota Plant in the world. Home to the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University the first college west of the Allegheny Mountains. The Mary Todd Lincoln House and the John Hunt Morgan House display the division of our country during the Civil War. A visit to Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill will take you back to a simple time and a social experiment that was almost sure to vanish.

Enjoy picturesque driving roads throughout the area that will lead to all of these attractions. Lexington is easy to access as I75 and I64 intersect just north of town. So come see old friends make new ones and enjoy our hospitality.