Lexington is more than the horse capital of the world. It's a vibrant city full of history and culture. It's where the 18th-century pioneer Daniel Boone settled. Henry Clay, "The Great Compromiser," built an estate and the city's first school. Of course, Lexington is also home to several Kentucky Derby champions.

Novice and experienced equestrians love to visit the 1,200-acre Kentucky Horse Park. Discover 50 different horse breeds and museums, theaters, galleries, and a working farm. The area is full of other horse farms too. More than 150 of them offer tours. If you'd like to see some racing action, head over to Keeneland Racecourse.

Lexington is also a hub for live music venues. Catch folksy, acoustic bluegrass at the Lyric Theater on Mondays. Stop by ArtsPlace on Wednesdays to listen to them tape live Bluegrass music for their radio broadcast.

The Bluegrass region is also famous for its food and its bourbon. For the best spirits, try a historic distillery tour at The Woodford Reserve, the Wild Turkey Distillery, or Buffalo Trace. Interested in exploring rising stars on the new craft distillery scene? Check out the Barrel House on Manchester Street or Bluegrass Distillers on West Sixth Street.

Foodies will delight in restaurants, such as Poppy & Olive. They serve classic American favorites in a family-friendly atmosphere. Shakespeare & Co. delivers a cafe-style dining experience amid Victorian-era decor and got to Corto Lima for Latin-inspired dishes. For the history buffs of the group, there's the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, a restored 19-century-era Shaker community site. The Mary Todd Lincoln House is where the former First Lady grew up. Visit the Waveland State Historic Site. You'll learn the truth about the brutal institution of slavery and explore the stories of enslaved people who lived and worked on this plantation.

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