The document provides information about the University of Kentucky and Lexington, KY. It discusses Lexington's history as being established in 1775 near a natural spring, its current population of around 295,000 people, and its status as the Horse Capital of the World, known for horse farms, races, and events. It also lists local attractions, museums, arts/culture, outdoor activities, and other small towns and sites to visit around Kentucky.

1. Welcome to the
University of Kentucky!

2. Stay connected
 Our website! www.visitlex.com
 Facebook: Big Lex
 Instagram: @BigLexKY
 Twitter: @BigLexKY
 #sharethelex
 You Tube: BigLex KY

3. Fun Facts
Established in 1775 at a campsite near a natural
spring (now called McConnell Springs).
The latest census data (2010) estimates lists
Lexington – Fayette County at 295,000 people.
According to the American Horse Council there is one
horse for every 12 people in Kentucky!
Bourbon! 95% of all bourbon, according to the
Kentucky Distiller’s Association, is produced in
Kentucky.

4. Lexington –
Horse Capital of the World
 Keeneland Race Course
 Kentucky Horse Park
 The Thoroughbred Center
 Horse Farm Tours
 Thoroughbred Park
 American Saddlebred Museum
 The Red Mile
 Bluegrass Driving Tour

5. History in Lexington
 Mary Todd Lincoln House
 Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate
 Waveland Historic Site
 Hunt Morgan House
 Cheapside Park
 The Carnegie Library
 Old Fayette County Courthouse
 Transylvania University
 The Distillery District
 Gratz Park Historic District

6. Special Events in Lexington
 Thursday Night Live
 Roots and Heritage Festival
 Bourbon Chase
 CRAVE Lexington
 Run the Bluegrass Half Marathon
 National Horse Show
 Woodland Arts & Crafts Fair
 Best of the Bluegrass
 Southern Lights
 Rolex Three Day Event
 High Hope Steeplechase
 Thriller

7. Exploring the Great Outdoors in Lexington
 McConnell Springs
 Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
 The Arboretum
 Lexington Walking Tour
 Jacobson Park
 The Legacy Trail
 The Kentucky Horse Park
 Thoroughbred Park
 Triangle Park
 Golf courses!

8. Bluegrass Region
Agritourism, Beyond Grits!– Lexington
 Wineries
 A thriving Farmer’s Market
 Craft Breweries
 FoodChain
 Old Kentucky Chocolates
 Bleu Plate Tours
 Seldom Scene Farm

9. Arts & Culture in Lexington
 Lexington Opera House
 Studio Players
 Lexington Children’s Theatre
 Artist’s Attic
 Gallery Hop
 Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour
 The Kentucky Theatre
 The Lyric Theatre
 Headley – Whitney Museum
 Red Barn Radio
 UK Art Museum
 Downtown Arts Center

11. Ale 8 One in Winchester, KY

12. Woodford Reserve in Versailles, KY

13. Equus Run Vineyards in Midway, KY

14. Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, KY

15. Ky Artisan’s Center in Berea, KY

16. Toyota Plant in Georgetown, KY

17. Constitution Square in Danville, KY

18. Aviation Museum of Ky in Lexington, KY

19. High Bridge in Nicholasville, KY

20. McDowell House Museum in Danville, KY

21. Town Branch Bourbon in Lexington, KY

22. Daniel Boone’s grave in Frankfort, KY

23. William Whitley House in Stanford, KY

24. Shaker Village in Harrodsburg, KY

25. Bluegrass Railroad Museum in Versailles, KY

26. Kentucky –
North, South, East and West!
 Churchill Downs, Louisville
 Maker’s Mark, Loretto
 Abraham Lincoln Birthplace, Hodgenville
 Land Between the Lakes, Golden Pond
 Mammoth Cave, Mammoth Cave
 National Corvette Museum, Bowling Green
 Louisville Slugger Museum, Louisville
 National Underground Railroad Museum,
Maysville
 Newport Aquarium, Newport
 Natural Bridge
 Lake Cumberland, Somerset
 Big South Fork Scenic Railway, Stearns

27. Visitor Information Resources

28. Lexington Visitors Center

29. Contact Information
Lexington Visitors Center
401 West Main Street, Suite 104
800-845-3959 or 859-233-7299
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 9 -5
Saturdays 10-5
Sundays from 12-5 (seasonally)