Lexington – Horse Capital of the World

Lexington is a city in the state of Kentucky in the United States. The city is known as the “Horse Capital of the World” and is famous for its horse racing. Lexington’s founding, in 1775 predates Kentucky becoming a state, and is one of the centers of culture and commerce in the region. Lexington loves its horse racing and is home to the Kentucky Horse Park, The Red Mile and Keeneland race courses. The city also holds a few annual events and festivals throughout the year to celebrate its active culture. These events include the Mayfest Arts Fair, The Festival of Bluegrass, the Lexington Pride Festival, The Woodland Art Fair, and Festival Latino de Lexington.

Here are some of the top places to visit in Lexington

1. Kentucky Horse Park
2. Lexington Cemetery
3. Mary Todd Lincoln House
4. Keeneland
5. Aviation Museum of Kentucky
6. University of Kentucky
7. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
8. Waveland State Historic Site
9. Red Mile Harness Track
10. Hunt-Morgan House

Things to do in Lexington

1. Get in the saddle at the Kentucky Horse Park
2. Get up-close-and-personal with Union history at the Mary Todd Lincoln House
3. Dance your way to the Festival of the Bluegrass
4. Get your wings at the Aviation Museum of Kentucky
5. Wander the graves of Lexington Cemetery
6. Tour the endless rooms of the Henry Clay estate
7. Have a cool brew at Third Street Stuff & Coffee
8. Sample the south in the Blue Door Smokehouse
9. Get away from it all at the Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
10. See the elegant Waveland State Historic Site

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Kane Parker

I'm a fellow at the Travel Center in London, which is a leading European travel company established in 1987 by Moresand Ltd. I have been writing contents based on holidays and tours for the last five years at Travel Center. My passion is to help people who love travelling and are looking for the ideal travel tips on destinations all around the world. Like a lot of people, I hoped travel would solve everything. I set off - convinced my trip would be all about incredible, life-changing moments; ones full of sunsets and rainbows and meaningful experiences. Instead, I stumbled headfirst into a disaster.