Come for the horses. Stay for the bourbon, street art, nightlife, food, shopping, architecture, history, craft beer, local coffee shops, music and the friendly people . We are ready to welcome you with our special brand of Southern hospitality. Explore our Calendar of Events and our local attractions and plan your trip.
View some of the local restaurants and bars in Downtown Lexington.
Keeneland Race Course welcomes visitors year round. Each April and October in the Horse Capital of the World, Thoroughbred racing is showcased at the highest level, drawing the world's best horses and horsemen to one of the world's most beautiful courses.
Awaken your senses and explore the birthplace of Bourbon as you embark on a self-guided journey to discover the story inside every bottle on The Kentucky Bourbon Trail® and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour®. Meet the Kentucky distillers preserving unparalleled tradition through centuries of dedication, care and craftsmanship. We are your gateway to the best Bourbon brands, flavors and varieties—from the 18 signature distilleries at the helm of Kentucky’s world-famous Bourbon culture, to the 19 craft distilleries using innovative approaches to reimagine a timeless tradition. This is Bourbon. This is Kentucky. Your journey starts here.
Horse Country, Inc. is an organization of horse farms, equine medical clinics and equine attractions dedicated to sharing the stories of Kentucky’s Horse Country. We hope to create emotional experiences by sharing the story of the horses, the land, and the people with our guests; ultimately to develop fans of farms and clinics through tourism experiences.
A treasure to our state and a facility unlike any other in the world, since 1978 the Kentucky Horse Park’s mission has been to celebrate our relationship with the horse through education, exhibition, engagement and competition. Owned and operated by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, each year we welcome over 500,000 visitors from around the world.