Established in 1978, Kentucky Horse Park aims at providing visitors with knowledge regarding horses. Multiple restaurants located on-site offer guests a refreshing break. International Museum of the Horse, American Saddlebred Museum, the memorial and sculpture park gives visitors deeper insight into the history and varieties of horses. Riding on horse-drawn carriages and ponies makes the educational tour around the park an interesting one. The park is also home to the popular Man O War memorial. Screening of equestrian films, horse racing and equestrian shows are regular features at this park.
Located in downtown Lexington is the Rupp Arena, which plays host to several popular concerts, sporting events, family entertainment shows and conventions. The venue is home to Wildcats - the basketball team. Sound and light systems are high-tech and ample parking space is available. The excellent staff re-defines quality service, which is another plus for the venue. Housed within the arena is ‘The Heart', which was conceived after a popular demand for a medium sized space to hold concerts and meetings.
The Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, located near the Kentucky River just outside Lexington, provides visitors with more than ten miles (16.09 kilometers) of hiking trails to explore. First stop by the park's Nature Center to pick up a map of the trails. Pets are not allowed.
An ode to the Thoroughbred history of this city, this spectacular park is an architectural and artistic marvel. Comprised of a track and life-size bronze sculptures of racehorses among other attractions, Thoroughbred Park illustrates the nuances of horse-racing and equestrian activities. Interspersing these striking structures are plaques which pay homage to influential figures associated with the sport in Lexington.
A visit to Fort Boonesborough State Park provides a fascinating insight into the lives of the American men and women who shaped the history of the country, the Pioneers. The fort has been reconstructed in an authentic manner, and there are plenty of interesting activities, crafts, exhibitions and on site historians that help us understand the history and culture of the era in an engaging manner. Plenty of outdoor activities like boating, camping, canoeing, hiking, swimming and more make it a fun place to visit for history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Established in 1978, Kentucky Horse Park aims at providing visitors with knowledge regarding horses. Multiple restaurants located on-site offer guests a refreshing break. International Museum of the Horse, American Saddlebred Museum, the memorial and sculpture park gives visitors deeper insight into the history and varieties of horses. Riding on horse-drawn carriages and ponies makes the educational tour around the park an interesting one. The park is also home to the popular Man O War memorial. Screening of equestrian films, horse racing and equestrian shows are regular features at this park.
Located in downtown Lexington is the Rupp Arena, which plays host to several popular concerts, sporting events, family entertainment shows and conventions. The venue is home to Wildcats - the basketball team. Sound and light systems are high-tech and ample parking space is available. The excellent staff re-defines quality service, which is another plus for the venue. Housed within the arena is ‘The Heart', which was conceived after a popular demand for a medium sized space to hold concerts and meetings.
Jacobson Park is a 216-acre recreational park located in east Lexington. It has a reservoir supplying water to the Kentucky American Water Company and Lakeside Golf Course. The park amenities include basketball court, dog park, fishing, volleyball ground etc. Overall, a great outdoor space for fun and leisure.