Location: Georgetown
Top Things to do in Georgetown
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Georgetown is a home rule-class city in Scott County, Kentucky, in the United States. The 2016 population was 33,440 per the United States Census Bureau. It is the 7th-largest city by population in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It is the seat of its county. It was originally called Lebanon when founded by Rev. Elijah Craig and was renamed in 1790 in honor of President George Washington. It is the home of Georgetown College, a private liberal arts college. Georgetown is part of the Lexington-Fayette, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Georgetown
1. Old Friends at Dream Chase Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 489 reviews
Horse Racing's Living History Museum! At Old Friends, the non-profit Thoroughbred Retirement Center in Georgetown, KY, the horses may not be racing anymore, but they are winners everyday. Founded in 2003 by former Boston Globe film critic Michael Blowen, Old Friends cares for more than 200 horses, many of them stallions whose racing and breeding careers came to an end. A "Rural Hall of Fame", the farm welcomes visitors to get up close and personal with such stars of the turf as Kentucky Derby and Preakness winners Silver Charm and War Emblem, Belmont Stakes winners Sarava and Touch Gold, millionaire gelding Arson Squad, and many more. Hear their stories, meet them in person...Er..Horse. Our guests come to visit a few ex-racehorses, they leave having been touched by the heart of a Thoroughbred hero. March 15th through November 4th, tours are daily at 10 am, 1 pm & 3 pm. Winter hours at our Kentucky farm November 4th through March 14th - one tour daily at 11:00 only.
Reviewed By RobtB - Saint Charles, United States
Take a trip back down memory lane while enjoying a small piece of the golden years for some of the greatest race horses ever to race. Silver Charm/1997 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, War Emblem/ 2002 Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness winner, Sarava/2002 Belmont Stakes winner, Touch Gold/1997 Belmont Stakes winner, reside here along with another 160 thoroughbreds living the good life in their twilight years. Also here are Alphabet Soup/Breeders Cup Classic champion from 1996, Popcorn Deelites, the horse that played "Seabiscuit" in the Toby McGuire movie. Afternoon Deelites, great grandson of Secretariat and Nicanor.....full blood brother to the great Barbaro. The final resting place of derby winner Charismatic and Secretariat's last sired foal "Tinners Way" are here along with so many others resting in peace. Many other champions and name horses from historic settings and times wait for you to either pet or feed a carrot to. The staff there is knowledgeable, friendly and so willing to tell the stories about these majestic animals you never knew. They exist because of our tour fees and donations in a setting fit for retired champions. If you are in the Georgetown KY area and you miss this, then you have cheated yourself out of a part of your trip through horse country. You never really know the next retired champion you may see at Old Friends. A return trip is a must.
2. Toyota Visitor Center and Plant Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 286 reviews
Toyota Kentucky, located in Georgetown, is Toyota’s first and largest vehicle manufacturing plant in America. Each day, around 2,000 Toyotas are hand crafted by skilled Kentuckians, including America’s best selling car for 13 years running, the Camry, as well as the Camry Hybrid and Toyota’s flagship vehicle, the Avalon. Tours run five days a week, last about an hour and require a reservation to guarantee your seat.
3. Ward Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By 19Howie55 - Pikeville, United States
Ward Hall is an architectural treasure and a must see in central Kentucky. With a fascinating history, Ward Hall tells a story of Kentucky history that is intriguing. The preservationists who have adopted this project are to be commended for their efforts to preserve the house and to share its significance. We have visited this property several times and each time, significant improvements have been completed. Visit this home and support the work of those who are working to improve it and to share it.
4. Whispering Woods Riding Stable
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4.5 based on 87 reviews
If you’re looking for that special place to take your Family, Friends, Group or just a day for Yourself to experience true Horseback Riding. Then you must experience Whispering Woods Riding Stables. We offer miles of trails on over 250 acres. Our trails are heavily wooded with hills, creeks, lots of beautiful hardwood trees, and wildlife. Deer, fox and turkey are often spotted on our trails. Our trails are suitable for beginners but challenging enough to be interesting for more experienced riders.
Reviewed By Jaelei - Atlanta, United States
Great place for trail riding. I’ve never been a big fan of nose-to-tail trail rides but This was truly an awesome ride. Recommend the 90-min ride ride. The horses are in great condition and a joy to ride. The hilly trails through the woods made it incredibly relaxing and just SOO much fun. Staff is wonderful, very friendly and professional. Can’t wait for a return trip to Lexington - I will DEF be going back to Whispering Woods Stables to ride again.
5. Bi-Water Farm
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By tennesseehiker2018 - Danville, United States
We visited the Bi-Water Farm Fall Festival on October 12th and had a great time. We had our entire family including 5 grandchildren ( 4 of them 6 and under) and they loved it. There are so many things to do for kids. It was nonstop action for them all morning from the petting/feeding zoo to the slides to the corn maze to the tube rolling, etc. We had lunch on site and the food was really good, the burgers and fries especially. This is a trip that is well worth it. We will definitely go back.
