Best places to visit in Lexington (US Kentucky)

Written By إسماعيل قاسمي on 2019/06/07

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Weather of Arabia - The city of Lexington in the US state of Kentucky was known as "Athena of the West" , due to the spread of buildings in the architectural style known as the Greek Revival, and it was also famous and still is for horse races.

Horse farms are clustered north and west of Lexington, and take you on a journey through history. The horse industry has been the traditional and most famous trade in Lexington, and many of the beautiful old farms are worth checking out.

Top attractions in Lexington , Kentucky

Triangle Park

This park in the heart of the city is home to an ice rink in the winter and a cool café in the summer, with illuminated fountains and the Lexington Convention Center in the background.

Kentucky Horse Park

The park offers two museums, nice trails, the chance to see celebrity horses and plenty of bluegrass, and it also hosts some big horse events, like the annual top event Rolex Kentucky.

Kentucky Theatre

A historic two-screen cinema hall with unique architecture and beautiful interior murals. In addition to movies, it also offers concerts and art and monetary lectures.

Waveland State Historic Site

Built in the 1848 Greco Revival style, the home preserves 19th-century Kentucky plantation life and is still intact with its outdoor amenities.

aroboretum

This self-contained nursery offers you the chance to roam the gardens, explore a variety of landscapes, and take your kids to the excellent new children's garden.

Ashland (Henry Clay's home)

Home of the famous Kentucky Senator Henry Clay, it is located near downtown Lexington and is surrounded by a beautiful park that requires paid tickets to enter.

Mary Todd Lincoln House

The two-story home of Abraham Lincoln's wife, located on Main Street in downtown and open to visitors, contains 14 rooms, period furniture, tapestries, and family photos.

Hunt Morgan House

Built by an Allegheny millionaire, the house displays old Kentucky furniture, 19th-century paintings, antique porcelain, and a museum of Civil War memorabilia.