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Welcome to Bluegrass Country, the "Horse Capital of the World." But you don't have to be an avid racehorse fan to enjoy the natural beauty, culture and history that this exciting city has to offer. At the Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, for example, hiking trails wend their way through forests, meadows and gentle creeks, taking you past historic landmarks; there's even a nighttime guided walk for stargazing. The best place in the world for raising thoroughbred horses, Lexington has over 500 horse... more » Welcome to Bluegrass Country, the "Horse Capital of the World." But you don't have to be an avid racehorse fan to enjoy the natural beauty, culture and history that this exciting city has to offer. At the Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, for example, hiking trails wend their way through forests, meadows and gentle creeks, taking you past historic landmarks; there's even a nighttime guided walk for stargazing. The best place in the world for raising thoroughbred horses, Lexington has over 500 horse farms. The Kentucky Horse Park features films, horse shows and exhibits. Be sure to tour the American Saddle Horse Museum, dedicated to the native Kentucky breed, and watch races at the lovely Keeneland Race Course in season. Historic sites are plentiful here, including the Waveland State Historic Site, the childhood home of Mary Todd Lincoln and the Ashland estate of famed Kentucky statesman Henry Clay. « less

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Days Inn - Lexington

Oct 9, 2008

i stayed here on a free night through Days Inn. when I checked in I was told that they don't like people who recieve free rooms. I was also told that service and services were for paying customers...more

Billy's Hickory-pit Bar-b-q

2 of 5 stars
San Diego
Oct 8, 2008

I was visiting family in Lexington in Sept. 2008 and I read online that Billy's was a great BBQ place. Needless to say we were pretty disappointed. It's a cute place but that's about it. I got the...more

Red Roof Inn Lexington North

3 of 5 stars
Chicago
Oct 8, 2008

Very nice for the price. Staff were friendly, room was clean. It's a little noisy because of external doors facing the parking lot. We were on the first level and you inevitably hear cars parking and...more

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