Explore Attractions and Fun Things to Do Near Lexington Kentucky

On-site Activities:

Wading in Otter Creek
Working goat farm– feeding and holding baby goats
Photography of natural beauty of the area
Massage (On Site) – Licensed Massage Therapist – prior arrangement required
Hiking – 30 acres of woodlands & meadow, waterfalls with abundant wildlife and wildflowers
Bird watching– Great Blue Heron lives on the Otter Creek and many other species seen on the farm
Star Gazing – Amazing night skies with the absence of street lights
Day Retreats – Various topics including Compassion, Yoga, Meditation, Living with Pain

Horse Activities

Kentucky Horse Park – 859-233-4303
Keeneland Racetrack – 859-254-3412
Red Mile Racetrack – 859-255-0752

Horse Farm Tours:

www.horsefarmtours.com – 800-976-1034
www.bluegrasstours.com – 800-252-5744
www.seethechampions.com – 800-808-9533

Horseback riding:

Deer Run Stables – 615-268-9960

Distillery Tours

Woodford Reserve – 859-879-1812
Buffalo Trace – 502-696-5926
Four Roses – 502-839-3436
Town Branch – 859-225-8095
Wild Turkey – 502-839-2182

Winery Tours

Chrisman Mill Winery – 859-881-5007
Jean Farris Winery – 859-263-9463
Equus Run Vineyards – 859-846-9463
Talon Winery – 859-971-3214
Chateau du Vieux – 859-236-1775

Art and Crafts

Kentucky Artisan Center – 859-985-5448  
Tater Knob Pottery – 859-986-2167
Log Cabin Crafts – 859-985-3220 
Promenade Gallery – 859-986-1609

Indian Fort Craft Fair – 800-598-5263

Historical Sites

Fort Boonesborough – 859-527-3131
White Hall Historic Shrine – 859-623-9178
Ashland, Henry Clay Estate – 859-266-8581
Hunt Morgan House – 859-233-3290
Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill – 800-734-5611
Mary Todd Lincoln House – 859-233-9999
Battle of Richmond Visitors Center – 859-624-0013
Battlefield Park – 859-624-0013
KY History Museum – 502-564-1792

Golf Courses

The Bull – 859-623-4653
Gibson Bay – 859-623-0225

Miniature Golf

Boonesborough State Park – 859-527-3131
Lake Reba – 859-623-8753

Water Sports

Lake Reba – 859-623-8753                                                          
Boonesborough State Park – 859-527-3131
Paradise Cove Aquatic Center – 859-626-7665

Richmond

Currier’s Music World – 859-623-6010
Chestnut Tree Gallery – 859-623-2144
Baldwin Farms – 859-582-5785
EKU Center for the Art – 859-446-7834
Hummel Planetarium at EKU – 859-622-1547

Nature Preserves/Trails:

The Blue Heron Bed & Breakfast and Retreat Center – Certified Wildlife Habitat
Raven Run Nature Sanctuary-Kentucky River Palisades – within 30 minute 
Red River Gorge/ Natural Bridge State Park

Music/Theater:

Renfro Valley – 800-765-7464
Singletary Center for the Arts – 859-257-4929
EKU Center for the Arts – 859-622-7469
Pioneer Playhouse – 859-236-2747
Lexington Opera House – 859-233-4567

Fine Dining:

Meals for guests at the Blue Heron Bed & Breakfast and Retreat Center (upon prior arrangement):
Boone Tavern 
Hangers Steakhouse 

Other Richmond area Restaurants include:
Halls on the River – 859-527-6620
Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q – 859-624-4499
Applebee’s – 859-624-1224
Outback Steakhouse – 859-624-9000
Cracker Barrel – 859-623-0037
O’Charley’s – 859-624-8868
Olive Garden – 859-625-5087
Logan’s Road House – 859-624-9425
King’s Buffet – 859-626-3333
Gillium’s Sport Bar – 859-623-2335
Apollo’s Pizza – 859-623-0330
Panera – 859-624-1760
Red Lobster – 859-623-3503

Other websites of interest:

Kentucky Tourism                              
Kentucky Arts and Heritage Trail 
Richmond Chamber of Commerce