Kentucky Horse Park is a 1,032-acre working horse farm located in Lexington, KY. It is Kentucky's largest state-owned tourist attraction. Kentucky Horse Park is dedicated to sharing Kentucky's love of the horse. The park is set on more than 1,200 acres in the heart of Kentucky's famous Bluegrass Region. It hosts regular equine presentations, horse-drawn tours, horseback and pony rides, and a variety of horse shows and special events throughout the year. Kentucky Horse Park also has a variety of opportunities to interact with, learn about, and be enchanted by the horse's beauty, courage, and spirit. It welcomes 500,000 visitors and 18,600 competition horses in 200 special events annually. Kentucky Horse Park offers free admission for children aged five and under.
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KENTUCKY HORSE PARK REVIEWS
Fantastic experience. Lots to do. Great price for the value of entertainment. Kids can ride the ponies or adults can go horseback riding. Go for Gin was a treat to see. Beautiful horses everywhere. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Would go again and again.
The KY Horse Park is my favorite attraction in all of KY. There is always so much to do, to see, and learn. The gift shop (entrance by lobby I think) has everything you could possibly buy for a horse-crazy friend and more! I love hanging out outside where you can see the horses face to face. They have amazing shows where you can even see the famous (retired) Ky Derby racers. I could keep writing on and on about this perfect Ky Horse Park.
What gorgeous tree-filled campgrounds! The dogs and I enjoyed long walks through the campgrounds and the neighboring horse cross-country course... a very impressive facility! The blooming redbud trees added a splash of beautiful color to the lush green grass everywhere! Clean, friendly, quiet, and well-maintained!
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The University of Kentucky Arboretum is a 100-acre green area situated on the University of Kentucky campus in the city of Lexington. It welcomes more than 200,000 visitors per year. The walk-through area is a two-mile paved loop that features wild gathered native trees from Kentucky's seven physiographical areas. A children's garden is a place to interact with kids and their families and learn about the plant and the setting. The Arboretum provides tours and educational programs to help connect visitors to their gardens. The garden features child-sized depictions of Kentucky's landscapes, including butterflies, flowers, and gardens for transport.
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Student: $10
Individual: $35
Family/household or non-profit org.: $50
Supporting member: $100
Sponsoring member: $260
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UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY ARBORETUM REVIEWS
It one of the best and prettiest parks in Lexington!! It has a bunch of different types of flowers and plants from all around the world! And the way everything is organized and placed is phenomenal!! Including information about many of the flowers and plants in the park which is amazing so people can learn more about them.
Expansive, scenic area to walk, hang out with friends, jog, do schoolwork and so much more. Multiple trails and paths provide enough distance for long walks or runs, while large fields and open spaces provide great sitting areas. Gardens are themed to represent the natural zones of Kentucky, along with some more specific demonstration gardens.
Spring is a great time to visit this botanical garden. The flowering trees, shrubs, and bulbs are delightful. This is not the biggest or best garden I've seen, but it is very nice and it is free. The grounds are well kept and I really enjoy the sculptures too. In the summer the roses are very nice.
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Aviation Museum of Kentucky was built in 1995. It welcomes visitors from all 50 states and over 80 foreign countries during its anniversary celebration. It was developed to make an immeasurable contribution to public awareness and passion for aviation. Visitors can learn and get details about flight science and its history. They explain how Kentucky helped shape the field that formed the world so much. The building has a display area of 20,000 square feet, a fully fitted aviation repair project shop, an office, and a library/archive. The museum contains aircraft, equipment, and aviation objects, simulators, interactive exhibits, and a gift shop. It provides camps across Kentucky in local communities. Their changing exhibits draw about 10,000 students a year to Blue Grass Airport in Lexington.
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Seniors (60+ years):$8
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Family of 4 (Same household): $28
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AVIATION MUSEUM OF KENTUCKY REVIEWS
Really nice-sized aviation museum. They have more planes than you would think. Took my 5-year-old daughter and her friend. They loved seeing the planes, sitting in a helicopter, playing a flight sim game. Perfect for an hour or two. The big kids, aka Dad, have about 5 or 6 fighter jets and tons of planes from many different decades. Most notably for me is an F-14 Tomcat. It has been there since 2005, but it never gets old seeing one of the largest fighter planes ever made. Truly amazing engineering. Take a couple of hours on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon and check out the much overlooked Aviation Museum of KY, it's right by Bluegrass airport.
This is a great place we have visited many times. Have put 3 children through Aviation camp and this year I'm attending. A great eye-opener for the kids. Keeping Aviation and Aviation history alive with our support. What I special treat when the historical birds roll in for a visit.
Fabulous place for the aviation lover! Flight simulators were a favorite. The gift shop was great, as well. We left with a bag full of great goodies!
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