Attractions - Best of Lexington

When touring our Candy Kitchen you’ll smell the delicious chocolate aroma & see how candy is made. We have free samples of chocolates while you’re browsing through our gift shop. We’re best known for our Bourbon Chocolates, Bourbon Cherries & Bourbon Truffles. All made with 100-proof Jim Beam Bourbon. Tours Mon.-Thurs. 10 am & 2 pm and Fri. 10 am at 450 Southland Dr., 278-4444. Also shop at The Shops at Lexington Center, 25-CANDY (252-2639) & Lansdowne Shoppes, 268-4711.

Fabulous bibelot collection, Shell Grotto and spectacular grounds. Changing decorative and fine art exhibitions and the charming Whitney Dollhouses. Tues.-Fri. 10-5, Sat.-Sun. 12-5. 4435 Old Frankfort Pike, 255-6653. www.headley-whitney.org

4089 Iron Works Pk., 259-2746. Showcases the American Saddle-bred, Kentucky’s native breed of horse.

Richmond Rd. & Sycamore Rd., 266-8581. National Historic Landmark. Located on a beautiful 20-acre wooded estate. Visitors can tour the 18-room house that statesman Henry Clay lived in, along with the 6 outbuildings on the estate.

4316 Hanger Dr., Blue Grass Airport, 231-1219. Restored historic aircraft, aviation artifacts, interactive displays & gift shop. Tues.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5. www.aviationky.org.

252-5744 or www.Bluegrasstours.com. Horse farm tours daily, private tours, Bourbon Trail, winery tours & more! Professional guides for any size group.

251 W. Second St., 254-4175. Historic (1902) old public library building on Gratz Park. Full spectrum literacy center offering workshops in all seasons. Art gallery, after-school tutoring, writer-in-residence, book exchange.

230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles, 859-879-1000. CastlePost would like to welcome you to a luxury experience worthy of royalty. whether you come for a night, a private dinner party or a family wedding, your stay at the Castle will surely be one to remember. www.thecastlepost.com

141 E. Main, 225-0370. Home of Actors’ Guild of Lexington (233-0663), the Ann Tower Gallery & the LexArts Box Office.

440 W. Short St., 258-3256 or 258-3253. Explorium is a hands-on, discovery museum featuring traveling & permanent exhibits including Keeping Current with 27' of running water depicting the Kentucky River, and everyone’s favorite, the Bubble Zone. Tues.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5. Closed Mondays and Holidays. www.explorium.com

608-2655. Find the freshest produce; cut flowers, organic meat, vegatables and eggs; honey; herbs; cheeses & soap & body care products. We host musicians, local chefs & educational events for children thoughout the season, Call for seasonal hours. www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.com

4435 Old Frankfort Pike, 255-6653. Fabulous bibelot collection, Shell Grotto and spectacular grounds. Changing decorative and fine art exhibitions and the charming Whitney Dollhouses. Tues.-Fri. 10-5, Sat.-Sun. 12-5. www.headley-whitney.org.

201 N. Mill, 233-3290. Federal-style house, includes Alexander T. Hunt Civil War Museum.

4089 Iron Works Pk., 259-4232. Over 38,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space, featuring the history of the horse and its relation to mankind through the centuries.

4001 Athens Boonesboro Rd., 288-2900. The 216-acre park offers paddle boating in the lake, playgrounds & picnic areas.

4201 Versailles Rd., 254-3412. National Historic Landmark. “A beautiful & genteel racetrack” with live racing in April & October.

Exit 77, I-75 South, Berea, 859-985-5448. A 25,000 sq. ft. facility where visitors can enjoy Kentucky history, arts & crafts and food.

4089 Iron Works Parkway, I-75, exit 120, 233-4303. THE place to get close to horses! The only park of its kind in the world, the Kentucky Horse Park is a working horse farm, educational theme park and equine competition facility dedicated to man’s relationship with the horse. Home of the International Museum of the Horse, American Saddlebred Museum, National Horse Center and the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

833 W. Main, 255-5522. Nationally recognized arboretum, listed in National Register of Historic Places.

215 W. Main St., 254-0530. Located in former courthouse. Focus is historical documents, photographs, maps & culture of the Bluegrass region.

171 Saunier Ave., 259-0000. Evening tours by horse-drawn carriage at Vine & Broadway, weather permitting.

401 W. Short, 233-4567. For tickets 233-3535. Lexington’s premier performing arts venue, hosting Broadway productions.

215 W. Main St., 225-6351. Located in former courthouse. Focus is history of Police, Fire & Corrections in Fayette County.

578 W. Main, 233-9999. First site restored to honor a first lady. Late Georgian-style house built in 1803. Showcases Lincoln & Todd family memorabilia.

416 Rebmann Lane, off Old Frankfort Pike, 225-4073. Educational center. “Hands-on” exhibits, nature trails.

5888 Jacks Creek Pk., 272-6105. 470 acres dedicated to Kentucky River Palisades pereservation. 10 miles of hiking.

1200 Red Mile Rd., 255-0752. Region’s oldest racing track, dating to 1875. Features fast-paced harness racing.

Corner of Main & Midland. A tribute to the thoroughbred racehorse with seven life-like bronze horses pounding down the stretch.

USA, Inc., (800) 866-4485 or (502) 868-3027. Largest plant outside of Japan. 2,000 vehicles a day are produced. Tours available. Reservations strongly encouraged!

corner of Rose & Euclid, 257-5716. Excellent collection of paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, Kentucky art & traveling exhibits.

500 Alumni Dr., 257-6955. Open year-round with gardens and walking/jogging paths.