Things to do in Kentucky, United States: The Best Farms

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.

Baldwin Farms is a working farm featuring landscape trees in the spring, summer produce and farmers markets in the summer, a Pumpkins and More Pumpkin Festival in the fall and cut-your-own live Christmas trees and live greenery in the winter. We have an on-site Kelly House Market featuring local honey, Amish jams, Baldwin Farms Salsas and more, along with farm-grown seasonal produce. During Pumpkins and More season, you're invited to spend family time with activities for the children like pony rides, Mt. Baldwin Hill, caterpillar, rolling tumblers, hay maze, corn maze, and more. Reserve one of our picnic shelters for a party or event.

**In order to promote the healthiest and safest possible experience for all guests and farm staff, please know Claiborne is enacting the following protocol for our tours: If you do not feel well, or are experiencing any symptoms of COVID19, please do not attend the tour. Visitor Center protocol: The farm will provide hand sanitizer in the Visitor Center. The Visitor Center will be limited to 10 guests at a time. Employees and guests are encouraged to wear masks while in the Visitor Center. Credit card payments will not be handled by the cashier. Surfaces will be cleaned every hour or between tour groups. Food samples have been removed and apparel cannot be tried on. Tour protocol: The farm is hosting modified group sizes to ensure social distancing practices can be managed. The farm requires that all guests wear a mask for the duration of the tour. The shuttle on the All Farm Shuttle Tour will be wiped down after each tour.

Come and visit WinStar Farm in Versailles, Kentucky, a top force in the Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry. See the stallions of our all-star roster, including 2x Breeders’ Cup Classic winner and Horse of the Year Tiznow, Kentucky Derby runner-up and Triple Crown Sire Pioneer of the Nile, Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver, and many other champions! Guests will be able walk through our state-of-the-art stallion barn and get a glimpse of the day to day life of each of our stallions. The total package. This two hour tour allows guests to first see the stallions of our all-star roster and walk through our state-of- the-art stallion barn to get a glimpse of the day to day life of each of our stallions. Climb aboard our brand new electric shuttle and see all the beauty the rest of the farm has to offer. Driving tour includes foaling barn and broodmare barns as well as some of the historic sites on the farm

Taylor Made is an 1,100 acre Thoroughbred paradise located in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Upon arrival, you will be treated like a part of the Taylor Family and get to see firsthand what it takes to make a Champion!

Take a tour of Jonabell Farm in Lexington, Kentucky, one of the leading horse farms in the USA. It is the American headquarters of Sheikh Mohammed’s global Godolphin operation and home to the Darley thoroughbred stallions in the United States. The tour will begin at the farm office where you will learn about the history of Jonabell Farm as well as the scope of Godolphin, the international thoroughbred breeding and racing operation founded by Sheikh Mohammed, ruler of Dubai. We’ll then head outside to see the stallions, including Kentucky Derby winners Nyquist and Street Sense, multiple G1 winner Frosted, and leading sires Medaglia d’Oro and Bernardini. Next we will walk through the breeding shed and visit the grave of 1978 Triple Crown winner Affirmed.

The journey to the finish line begins at Mill Ridge Farm. Founded on tradition, our Nursery farm specializes in raising and selling race horses. Come meet a Thoroughbred in the heart of Horse Country.

Come and visit Ashford Stud, international breeding giant Coolmore’s home in the Blue Grass. Coolmore also have large operations in Ireland and Australia, making us one of the biggest bloodstock players globally. Behind Ashford’s historic stone walls you will find some of the most sought-after horseflesh in the world as well as a storied history. Our iconic stallion barns are home to Triple Crown and Breeders' Cup Classic hero AMERICAN PHAROAH along with the likes of Kentucky Derby winner FUSAICHI PEGASUS and record breaking freshman sire UNCLE MO. Come and see why Coolmore’s farms around the world have earned the moniker of the Home of Champions. We do our best to let fans see American Pharoah and our other champions, however, no guarantees can be made for any particular tour - showings are pending the health and welfare of the animals. For the same reason, we're unable to allow feeding of the horses during tours. No pets are allowed on property.