Location: Lexington
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5 Nature & Wildlife Tours in Lexington That You Shouldn't Miss
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.
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1. Unique Horse Farm Tours
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5.0 based on 536 reviews
Behind-the-scenes tour of world-renowned Bluegrass horse farms and see some of the world's most famous Thoroughbred farms and equine -related facilities.
2. Prime Horse Tours
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Specializing in private tours, particularly for couples, as two guides are provided for every tour. Choose from various horse farms, Keeneland Race Course, distilleries and other primarily horse related attractions in the blue grass area of Kentucky. Select your own itinerary for 3 hours to a full day or more.
3. Rarest Thoroughbreds in the World Tour
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
A guided tour and an up-close experience with rare white Thoroughbreds (mares, yearlings, stallions and retired racehorses). Depending on the day, we may engage with various professionals in the industry like a farrier, vet, trainer & more. Experience a working Kentucky Thoroughbred breeding farm and learn what it takes to make a racehorse. 50% of all tour fees go towards horse feed & vet funds.
4. Picnic with Goats
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Come out to our private boutique horse farm and enjoy a catered picnic with our super friendly goats. You have your choice of lunch which will be brought to your picnic table in a private park like setting. Relax in Adirondack chairs or a comfy hammock. You can even hike our private wooded hiking trails! Perfect for one or two couples or families.
5. Horse Farm Tours
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4.5 based on 342 reviews
If you are looking for a close encounter with horses, this tour is a must! Horse Farm Tours gives its guests a close-up look at the world's premier Thoroughbred horse farms. You can expect to spend approximately three hours with your tour guide visiting horse farms, Historic Keeneland Race Course and other attractions in the area. We offer a complete and comfortable tour with knowledgeable guides. We strive to make your visit to the Horse Capital of the World a part of the great Thoroughbred tradition. Tours run daily at 8:15 am and 12:45 pm. They pick up at the Embassy Suites hotel at 1801 Newtown Pike in Lexington. We need to change tour prices Adults $38.00 Seniors $36.00 children under 12 $28.00 Why do you have 36.00 AM tour and $0.00 PM tour?
