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Unforgettable Equine Experiences

For all things equine, look no further than Lexington—The Horse Capital of the World. Here you’ll find 450 picture-perfect horse farms, many of which welcome guests year-round for guided experiences, and iconic attractions like Keeneland and the Kentucky Horse Park where you can experience firsthand the magic of Thoroughbred culture.

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Kentucky Horse Park

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A handy introduction to the farms, facilities, and other equine experiences of the Horse Capital of the World.

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Kentucky Horse Park

Kentucky Horse Park

4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY, 40511
(859) 233-4303

Dedicated to man's relationship with the horse, the Kentucky Horse Park is unlike any other park in...

Red Mile Gaming and Racing

Red Mile Gaming and Racing

1200 Red Mile Road, Lexington, KY, 40504
(859) 255-0752

Red Mile Gaming & Racing is the second oldest harness racing track in the world and one of the...

Visit Horse Country

Visit Horse Country

321 Merino Street, Lexington, KY, 40508
(859) 963-1004

Visit Horse Country provides a central booking outlet for member horse farms and medical equine...

Keeneland Racecourse

Keeneland Racecourse

4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, 40510
(859) 254-3412

With its tranquil setting and lovely stone fences and buildings, this national historic landmark is...

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The Horse Country Guide

There is much to be discovered in the rolling hills of Kentucky’s Horse Country, which has...

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Lexington’s Equine History

Welcome to Lexington: the Horse Capital of the World. Drive in any direction and before you know it,

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Have a Field Day

Price Bell is a sixth-generation horseman at Mill Ridge Farm. His family has owned Mill Ridge since

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The Guide to Essential Equine Experiences

Get acquainted with Horse Country and learn what makes Lexington the Horse Capital of the World.

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Request a printed copy of our Visitors Guide and learn more about everything the Horse Capital of the World has to offer.

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Lexington Visitors Center
215 W Main St, Suite 75
Lexington, KY 40507
(800) 845-3959 | (859) 233-7299

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