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Things To Do In The Bluegrass


Things To Do In The Bluegrass


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Festivals and Events:

People in the Kentucky do not need a reason to have a festival. It is a God given right and a right that should be exercised on a regular basis. Click on a link to visit the site.

Frankfort - Bourbon and Bluegrass Festival Renfro Valley - Old Joe Clark Bluegrass Festival
Lexington - Lions Club Bluegrass Fair Festival of the Bluegrass
Bardstown - Kentucky Folk Festival Frankfort - Festival of Kentucky Folklife
Bardstown - Bourbon Festival Stephen Foster - The Musical
Somerset - Master Musicians Festival Williamstown - Derby Day Celebration
J.D. Crowe Bluegrass Festival World Chicken Festival
Bluegrass Heritage And Burgoo Festival Constitution Square Festival
Northern Kentucky Bluegrass Festival Festival Of The Horse
Red Lick Bluegrass Festival Mountain Mushroom Festival
Railroad Festival Capital Expo Festival

Places To Visit:

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Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Coffee Tree Rd. off KY 676., Frankfort, KY. Unique memorial with the names of 1,062 Kentuckians killed in Vietnam etched in the granite plaza. The giant sundial's shadow touches each name on the anniversary of their death. The names of the 22 missing veterans are behind the sundial so the shadow never touches them. Free. http://www.kyvietnammemorial.net/

Corvette Museum, Across the street from the General Motors Corvette Assembly Plant, this museum houses one of the original 300 Corvettes built in 1953 and the 1 millionth Corvette produced. The Corvette was introduced at the General Motors 'Motorama' show in New York City in 1953. Since that time, new models like the Sting Ray have been introduced. The Corvette was selected to be the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car in 1978 and 1998. Open daily 8am-6pm in April through September. Hours vary the rest of the year. Closed major holidays. www.corvettemuseum.com

Kentucky History Center, 100 W. Broadway., Frankfort, KY. Follow the phenomenal journey from prehistoric Kentucky to our present-day Commonwealth on a chronological walk through time. The center is also home to the Kentucky Historical Society's genealogical research & collections library, 1792 Store, educational programs, special events, museum & theater. Free. Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10-5; Thurs. 10-8; Sun. 1-5; closed Mon. Call for library hours. Phone: (877)444.7867, (502)564.1792. www.kyhistory.org

Capitol Floral Clock, located behind State Capitol, Frankfort, KY. Giant clock with 34 ft. face. Unique in that it does not lie flat but is tilted above a reflecting pool and fountain, supported by its 100 ton planter. Over 20,000 plants used in decoration that are grown in state greenhouses, seasonal decorations also. www.visitfrankfort.com

The Kentucky Horse Park, Iron Works Pk., Lexington, KY. Like no other place and a must see on a vist to Kentucky. The park honors horses and their relationship to man. Horses are celebrated via a spectacular film, various horse shows, a walking farm tour and the incomparable International Museum of the Horse. Phone: (800)678.8813, (859)233.4303. www.kyhorsepark.com

Keeneland Race Track, Versailles Rd., Lexington, KY. This National Historic Landmark was established in 1936 and is one of the world's premier thoroughbred tracks. Formal dining available in four dining rooms. "Breakfast with the Works" buffet served during morning workouts when track is open for meets, 7-8:30 am. Live racing Apr. & Oct. (Closed Mon., Tues. & Easter.) Gates open 11 am. Post time 1:15 pm. Free parking. Gen. admission $2.50, reserved seats $5.50 weekdays, $7.50 Sat. & Sun. Phone: (800)456.3412, (859)254.3412. www.keeneland.com

Horse Farm Tours, Lexington KY. A unique approach and private horse farm visits. Two tours daily Mon.-Sun. 9 am & 1 pm. With this tour you will see the Bluegrass horse farms up close. For reservations phone (859)268.2906. www.horsefarmtours.com

Waveland State Historic Site, US 27 South, Lexington, KY. Greek Revival manor house started in 1844 by the grand-nephew of Daniel Boone. 10 acre grounds. Furnished with period pieces. Antebellum brick servants' quarters, icehouse, smokehouse, herb garden. Playground, picnic area. Guided tours Mar. 1-mid Dec., Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5. Tours on the hour, last tour 4 pm. Phone: (859)272.3611 (800)255.PARK. www.kystateparks.com

The Henry Clay Estate, Ashland, 120 Sycamore Dr., Lexington, KY. The 19th century estate of statesman Henry Clay. Guided tours of the 18 room, fully furnished mansion, Museum Store, charming outdoor cafe, 6 original outbuildings, 18 wooded acres & formal garden. Mon.-Sat. 10-4, Sun. 1-4. Closed Jan., holidays & Mon. Nov.-Mar. Phone: (859)266.8581. www.henryclay.org

Mary Todd Lincoln House, 578 W. Main St., Lexington, KY. Georgian house built 1803 and the home of the Todd family, inlcuding daughter Mary, future wife of President Abraham Lincoln. 14 room house contains period furniture, family portraits and possessions of the Todds & Lincolns. Gift shop & formal garden. Mar. 15-Nov. 30, guided tours Mon.-Sat. 10-4. Phone: 859.233.9999. www.mtlhouse.org

Camp Nelson Heritage Park, US 27, 5 mi. S. of Nicholasville, KY. Union Army Civil War supply depot & training camp. White House, c. 1850, used as the officers' quarters by Union troops during the Civil War & restored as an interpretive center. Camp Nelson National Cemetery is adjacent to site. Interpretive trail system open dawn to dusk. White House open Tues.-Sat. 11-5, Sun. 1-5. Phone: (859)881.9126. www.campnelson.org

Shaker Village Of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., (US 68) 7 mi. E. of historic Harrodsburg, KY. The largest restored Shaker Village in America, with 34 original 19th century bldgs. Self-guided tours, exhibits of Shaker life, working artisans, riverboat rides and much more. The only restored village in U.S. with lodging and dining in original buildings. Daily 10-5. Phone: (800)734.5611. www.shakervillageky.org


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