HOST CITY: Lexington, Kentucky USA

Lexington’s Bluegrass Region is home to legendary horses, breathtaking landscapes and a culture rich in tradition.

Lexington is the center of the world's Thoroughbred horse industry - where the top racehorses are bred, born, trained, officially registered, bought and sold, retired to stud and buried. In the Bluegrass, you can meet previous Kentucky Derby champions - or perhaps catch a glimpse of a future winner on the world's most famous farms.

Keeneland Race Course, a beautiful park reminiscent of those in England, holds race meets in April and October and sales throughout the year. The Kentucky Horse Park, site of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in 2010, features more than 50 breeds on 1,200 breathtaking acres. Lexington truly is the Horse Capital of the World.

shaker village

keeneland race course

kentucky horse park

For your free Visitor's Planning Guide to Lexington, Kentucky call 1-800-845-3959.

Nearly 100 percent of the world's bourbon is produced in Kentucky. Visit the home of Kentucky bourbon, where time-honored methods developed in the early 19th century are still in use today. Take a tour of Woodford Reserve, Buffalo Trace, Four Roses or Wild Turkey to discover the heritage of the United States’ only native spirit.

Lexington is the center of the world's Thoroughbred Horse Industry.

Take a short drive through the picturesque Bluegrass countryside to one of America's historic treasures. Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is the United States' largest restored Shaker community with the 34 restored buildings and 3,000 acres of preserved farmland. Tour the village, explore 40 miles of trails and dine on delightful regional cuisine.

For your free Visitor's Planning Guide call 1-800-845-3959.

Keeneland Race Course, a beautiful park reminiscent of those in England,
holds race meets in April and October and sales throughout the year.

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