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What to do in Lexington
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Kentucky Horse Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Kentucky Horse Park and enjoy the horseback riding in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
University of Kentucky
Explore the campus of University of Kentucky, during your travels in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
The Kentucky Castle
Enjoy a trip to The Kentucky Castle and popular activities like horseback riding in Versailles. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Fayette Mall
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Fayette Mall during your stay in Lexington. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene, or seek out its horseback riding.
Fort Boonesborough State Park
Find out about the history of Richmond when you spend time at Fort Boonesborough State Park. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Eastern Kentucky University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Eastern Kentucky University, during your travels in Richmond. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
![Kentucky State University was chartered in May 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, only the second state-supported institution of higher learning in Kentucky.[1] During the euphoria of Frankfort's 1886 centennial celebration, the city donated $1,500 towards the purchase of land for a new college on a bluff overlooking Frankfort.
The new school formally opened on October 11, 1887, with three teachers, 55 students, and John H. Jackson as president.[1] Recitation Hall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/153e32620cffbd999fa3637cc30e197d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Kentucky State University
Walk around the campus at Kentucky State University during your visit to Frankfort. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.
Lexington Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Lexington Opera House during your stay in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
The Red Mile Racetrack
Catch an event at The Red Mile Racetrack, and enjoy other activities in Lexington such as horseback riding. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Lexington
Downtown Lexington
While visiting Downtown Lexington, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Arts Center and Lexington Opera House.
Liberty Area
If you're spending some time in Liberty Area, Hamburg Place and Hamburg Pavilon are top sights worth seeing.
Northside District
If you're spending some time in Northside District, Lexington Opera House and West Sixth Brewing are top sights worth seeing.
Georgetown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Georgetown and surrounding area, you can visit Bluegrass Distillers Downtown Lexington and West Sixth Brewing.
Historic South Hill
While Historic South Hill might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Downtown Arts Center and Lexington Memorial Coliseum.
Beaumont Residential
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beaumont Residential and surrounding area, you can visit Kentucky Aviation Museum and Keeneland Racing Course.
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