Lexington Parks and Outdoors Travel Guide

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By Johnny Molloy
  • Lexington, the horse capital of the world, offers a variety of equestrian experiences—from the developed endeavors to public trails in the nearby Daniel Boone National Forest.
  • Kentucky Horse Park is a must for equestrian enthusiasts who visit the area.
  • The horse park—which is all about horses and includes a museum, competitions, horse farm tours, and other events—offers horseback riding around the perimeter of its gorgeous grounds during the warm season.
  • Big Red Stables, in nearby Harrodsburg, offers guided and unguided equestrian trips.
  • East of Lexington, in the Daniel Boone National Forest, the Cave Run Lake trail system offers 40 miles of interconnected trails. White Sulphur Horse Camp, for equestrians only, makes for the ideal jumping off point.
  • Whispering Woods, near Georgetown, has horses for rent; or, bring your own horses and ride the trail system.

Lexington Travel Guide

Often called the Heart of Kentucky, the centrally located Bluegrass region offers much of what Kentucky is all about—thoroughbred horses, bourbon, basketball, natural beauty, history, and southern hospitality. Read More

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Hotels

Red River Gorge: Koomer Ridge Campground

c/o Cumberland District, 705 W. College Ave.
Stanton, KY 40380 Map

Distance: 34.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Fort Boonesborough State Park

4375 Boonesborough Rd.
Richmond, KY 40475 Map

Distance: 12.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
from: $60

Best Western Holiday Plaza

100 Eastern Bypass
Richmond, KY 40475-2302 Map

Distance: 19.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
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Attractions

Red River Gorge Geological Area

expert favorite attraction
Daniel Boone National Forest
c/o Stanton District Ranger Station, 705 W. College Avenue
Stanton, Kentucky 40380

Distance: 35.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Red River Gorge Geological Area, surrounding the middle section of the Red River, is a unique... Read More
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Carrington Rock Trail

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1700 Bypass Rd.
Winchester, Kentucky 40391

Distance: 48.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Seven-mile Carrington Rock Trail, known for its stone arch and ridgetop views, is located at the Cave Run Lake Area in Daniel Boone National Forest. ... Read More
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Whittleton Branch Trail

1700 Bypass Rd.
Winchester, Kentucky 40391

Distance: 46.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Whittleton Branch Trail stretches between KY 15 across from Tunnel Ridge Road and Whittleton... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Lexington

Distance (mi.)
Louisville Standiford Field 69.7 map
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport 74.0 map
James Cox Dayton International Airport 133.1 map

Other Smaller Airports near Lexington

Distance (mi.)
Lexington Blue Grass Airport 7.3 map
Huntington Ashland/Milton/Tri-State Airport 108.7 map
Owensboro Daviess County Airport 147.8 map

Flight Deals to Lexington

Originating From
Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Louisville (SDF) $244

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