Keeneland
Located in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass region, Keeneland is a must-see destination for Thoroughbred-racing enthusiasts. The race track and Thoroughbred sales company hosts two important races: the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (stepping stone to the Kentucky Derby) and the Overbrook Spinster Stakes (springboard to the Breeders’ Cup Championship series). Great food, fine music, fun activities and—of course—fantastic racing await you at the gorgeous grounds of Keeneland.
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University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky has been one of the state’s major educational forces since its beginnings as a land-grant college in 1865. Visit the 650-acre campus for a taste of student life and a sense of the university’s long history, which will always include the storied Kentucky Wildcats basketball program and their legendary coach, Adolph Rupp.
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Kentucky Horse Park
A majestic bronze sculpture of the champion Thoroughbred Man O’ War stands at the entrance to Kentucky Horse Park, a working farm dedicated to our relationship with the horse. Visitors can enjoy twin theaters, 50 different breeds of horses and two outstanding museums, including the largest-of-its-king International Museum of the Horse. A unique experience for the entire family.
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Aviation Museum of Kentucky
Aviation fans will want to fly right over to the Aviation Museum of Kentucky, located at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington. 12,000 square feet of display area showcase both older, restored aircraft and memorabilia and air-worthy, flyable aircraft. The museum also includes a restoration shop, library and gift shop.
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Wild Turkey® Distillery
Kentucky bourbon whiskey is known the world over, and Wild Turkey is one of the world’s most famous whiskey brands. Take a trip to Wild Turkey Hill in Lawrenceburg for a fascinating tour of the distillery, where you’ll discover a whiskey-making process that is both art and science. Legendary distiller Jimmy Russell serves as Master Distiller at Wild Turkey, where he has worked since 1954.
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