Versailles, KY

Guided tours, morning workouts, paddock and grandstand views at a National Historic Landmark with live Thoroughbred racing in April and October.

Trail and pony rides, museums, a gift shop, and Visitor Center amenities, anchored by the International Museum of the Horse.

Ten miles of trails cross meadows, woodlands, and streams on 734 acres along the Kentucky River, with early 19th-century historic remnants throughout.

Walk a paved path through Kentucky’s seven natural regions in this 100-acre University of Kentucky public garden.

Reservoir paddling and open green space fill 216 acres, with paddle boats and kayaks offering easy time on the water.

Paved 12-mile greenway linking downtown and the Kentucky Horse Park, with rolling horse-farm views and wheelchair-accessible sections in some areas.

Equestrian lessons, paved paths, an amphitheater, a dog park, and open grounds across one of Lexington’s largest public parks.

International Mountain Biking Association-standard trails run about 3.5 miles here and extend into neighboring Jessamine County.

Serving undergraduate students, this historic liberal arts institution is among the nation’s oldest, known for downtown character and highly personalized classroom experiences.

Serving transfer and workforce students, this multi-campus institution offers affordable access, practical credentials, and strong options for employment or continued education.

Serving grades K-5 in Woodford County Public Schools, this campus centers early literacy, dependable routines, and a welcoming classroom environment.

Serving grades 6-8 in Woodford County Public Schools, this campus connects core academics, activity involvement, and steady personal growth.

Serving grades 9-12 in Woodford County Public Schools, this campus pairs college and career preparation with strong athletics, arts, and school tradition.

A land-grant research university founded in 1865, with 16 colleges, more than 200 academic programs and an academic medical center.

A tertiary care hospital opened in 1954 as Central Baptist, known regionally for cardiac surgery, cancer care, and obstetrics.

One of Amazon's earliest distribution operations, running in Lexington since 1999 and among the first two the company opened in Kentucky.

Kentucky's first merged city-county government, created in 1974 and governed by a 15-member elected council.

A Lexington site handling missile systems work, special operations logistics, and aircraft and vehicle modification.