Make a Weekend of It

Things To Do

If you're coming in from out of town, here are some of our favorite places in Lexington and around the Bluegrass region.

Horse Country

Keeneland Race Track ↗
Iconic Bluegrass thoroughbred racing. Grounds open year-round; race meets in April + October.
Kentucky Horse Park ↗
International equestrian park north of Lexington — museum, daily horse demos, parade of breeds.
Claiborne Farm (Paris) ↗
Working thoroughbred farm; tours by reservation. Home to Secretariat's gravesite.

Bourbon Trail (Nearby Stops)

Woodford Reserve ↗
Distillery in Versailles, ~25 min from venue. Beautiful limestone-spring grounds.
Buffalo Trace ↗
Frankfort, ~45 min. Free tours. Birthplace of Pappy Van Winkle.
Wild Turkey ↗
Lawrenceburg, ~40 min. Modern visitor center overlooking the Kentucky River.

Lexington Eats & Drinks

Dudley's on Short
Lexington classic for Southern-elevated dinner downtown.
Middle Fork Kitchen Bar
Distillery District. Inventive small plates, great cocktails.
Carson's Food & Drink
Bourbon-forward menu in a historic building downtown.

Walks & Sights

Downtown Nicholasville
Historic Main Street, walkable, a short stroll from the venue.
Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
734-acre preserve on the Kentucky River palisades. Hiking trails.
Ashland (Henry Clay Estate)
Antebellum estate + gardens in Lexington proper.