Bluegrass Region

Horse Grazing in Paris, Kentucky Pasture
Horse Grazing in Paris, Kentucky Pasture
  • Horse Grazing in Paris, Kentucky Pasture
  • Kentucky Horse Park
  • The Great American Brass Band Festival
  • Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles
  • Berea Artist
  • Kentucky State Capitol
  • Whitley House
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Famous for its horse farms and scenic drives past beautiful pasture land, the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky is truly a horse-lover's paradise. And, for those in the know, it’s so much more.

Lexington, Kentucky’s second-largest city and the Horse Capital of the World, offers a vibrant mix of historic sites, shopping, attractions, dining and nightlife.  Visit the State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, the Railroad Museum and the world renowned Kentucky Horse Park where you can pet champion thoroughbreds. Lincoln’s Lexington Walking Tour encompasses 18 historic sites in this beautiful city.

Berea, the Folk Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky was recently named among “The Nation’s Top 25 Arts Destinations” by American Style magazine. Visit with artisans in over 40 artists’ studios and enjoy world-class festivals in this historic college mountain town.   A don’t-miss is the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea where you can view and purchase Kentucky arts and crafts and enjoy dining at the Center’s café.

Explore the Capitol Grounds and the Kentucky History Center in Frankfort; tour Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, America’s largest restored Shaker community;  enjoy exceptional thoroughbred racing in Keenland and spend an evening at Kentucky’s oldest outdoor dinner theatre, the lively Pioneer Playhouse in Danville.  Play outdoors, visit pioneer, Civil War and living history exhibits, take the Woodland Reserve Distillery Tour and enjoy your vacation in Kentucky’s beautiful Bluegrass Region.

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