WOODFORD COUNTY KY ATTRACTIONS
Woodford Reserve Distillery
This is an amazing attraction just minutes away from Stonewall farm. Great for a quick excursion for visiting guests. The tours operate daily throughout most of the year.
Address: 7855 McCracken Pike, Versailles, KY 40383
Website: Woodford Reserve Tours
Equus Run Vineyards
This vineyard takes advantage of the rich fertile soil of the Kentucky Bluegrass region, an area steeped in tradition. Formerly a tobacco and cattle farm that gave way to what is now Equus Run Vineyards. Established in January 1998 with the combined efforts of friends and family, it has become one of Woodford Counties more popular place for events, dining, tours and of course wine.
Address: 1280 Moores Mill Road Midway, KY 40347
Website: www.equusrunvineyards.com
Castlepost B&B
Set in a medieval-style castle on scenic grounds featuring landscaped gardens, this stately B&B with a grand hall is 4.6 miles from the Blue Grass Airport and makes a great place to have guests stay on special occasions. The 10 regal rooms and suites provide free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Suites, some with 4-poster beds, add sitting rooms, most of which are in turrets.
Address: 230 Pisgah Pike Versailles, KY 40383
Website: www.thecastlepost.com
Irish Acres Gallery of Antiques
Featured in Southern Living Magazine and the recipient of National design awards, a fairyland setting, and a a great place to visit just to see all the amazing Glitz!
Address: 4205 Fords Mill Rd, Versailles, KY 40383
Website: irishacresgallery.com
Boyd Orchards
Roadside market and wholesale of apples, peaches and pumpkins, squash and gourds. Also, offers great events throughout the year for families.
Address: 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY 40383
Website: www.boydorchards.com
Woodford Theatre
Woodford Theatre produces very entertaining and quality performances year round, working to create a theatrical experience that inspires the Bluegrass communities around Stonewall Farm.
Address: 275 Beasley Rd, Versailles, KY 40383
Website: woodfordtheatre.com
Bluegrass Railroad Museum
Bluegrass Railroad Museum in Versailles, KY offers train excursions through the horse farms of Woodford County.
Address: 175 Beasley Rd, Versailles, KY 40383
Website: www.bluegrassrailroad.com
Jack Jouett House Historic Site
This rural homestead includes a 1780’s frontier stone cabin, used as a kitchen by the Jouetts. The 1797 Federal-style brick cottage features a formal parlor, dining room and three bedrooms. Period furnishings complement the rooms.
Address: 255 Craigs Creek Rd, Versailles, KY 40383
Website: www.jouetthouse.org
Kentucky River Fishing – Lock 4
The Kentucky river is a great place to take your family fishing. The river, around lock 4 in Frankfort is great for largemouth and spotted bass as well as sauger and skipjack.
Address: Clifton Boat Dock & Marina | 212 Buck Run Rd Versailles, KY 40383-9547
Website: fw.ky.gov
Red River Gorge
The Cumberland Ranger District of the Daniel Boone National Forest is split into two main recreational areas. The Red River Gorge is world renown for the rock climbing and rappelling opportunities, and is one of the top destinations for these activities in the country. There are plenty of trail opportunities in the area too, as well as some great sites to camp or rent a cabin.
Location: 37.790596,-83.598072
Website: www.kentuckytourism.com
Kentucky Horse Park
Horse Drawn Tours, Carriage Rides, Horseback Riding, Pony Rides. The farm is a working horse farm and an educational theme park opened in 1978 in Lexington, Kentucky.
Address: 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40511
Website: www.kyhorsepark.com
Keeneland
Keeneland is a great place to visit, especially in the Spring. You can walk around the grounds, to see the horses working out, the jockeys saddling up, the flowers and the great anticipation for the Kentucky Derby. Keeneland was established in 1826 with the assistance of Captain Willa Villey, whose grandson later built Stonewall Farms into a thoroughbred breeding icon in Kentucky.
Address: 4201 Versailles Rd, Lexington, KY 40510
Website: www.keeneland.com
Mary Todd Lincoln House
The Mary Todd Lincoln House, located on West Main Street in downtown Lexington, Kentucky was the family home of the future wife of the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln who presided over the civil war.
Address: 578 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40507
Website: www.mtlhouse.org
Alltech’s Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.
Microbrewery & distillery specializing in bourbon-barrel ale, offering on-site tours & tastings.
Address: 401 Cross St, Lexington, KY 40508
Website: www.kentuckyale.com
The Arboretum
he Arboretum is the state’s 100-acre botanical garden. A unique attraction is the Walk Across Kentucky, accessible by a two-mile paved walk that includes a unique collection of Kentucky native plants.
Address: 500 Alumni Dr, Lexington, KY 40503
Website: arboretum.ca.uky.edu
Rupp Arena
Home of the University of Kentucky Wildcats. This 23000 seat arena houses concerts, family shows and everything in-between.
Address: 430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507
Website: www.rupparena.com
Lexington Legacy Trail
The Legacy Trail runs north and south through Lexington among green spaces, neighborhoods and parks. The trail joins Kentucky Horse Park and the Lexington YMCA but there are plans to extend it south beyond the YMCA to the memorial art garden.
Address: Legacy Trail, Lexington, KY 40511
Website: www.lexingtonky.gov/legacy-trail
Lexington Philharmonic
The Lexington Philharmonic, founded in 1961, is the only professional orchestral organization in central Kentucky. LexPhil presents approximately 100 concerts and educational programs each year, including Season Series concerts, Peanut Butter & Jelly concerts for young audiences, special concerts, community programs and outdoor summer concerts.
Address: 161 N Mill St, Lexington, KY 40507
Website: www.lexphil.org
Fayette Mall
Fayette Mall is Lexington, Kentucky’s premier shopping, and dining destination! With over 150 stores and eateries, Fayette Mall is only 20 mins from Stonewall Farm and has something for everyone!
Address: 3401 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503
Website: www.shopfayette-mall.com
Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
Raven Run is a unique, 734-acre nature sanctuary located just outside of Lexington. The park borders the Kentucky River and provides a great place for hiking.
Address: 885 Raven Run Way, Lexington, KY 40515
Website: www.lexingtonky.gov/raven-run-nature-sanctuary
Fasig-Tipton
Formed in 1898 by William B. Fasig and Edward A. Tipton, Fasig-Tipton Co. is North America’s oldest Thoroughbred auction company. Fasig-Tipton’s has become the premier World breeding stock event.y. Buyers, consignors, and management come from all over the world to purchase the best horses America has to offer.
Address: 2400 Newtown Pike Lexington, KY 40511
Website: www.fasigtipton.com
Beer & Cheese Festival Winchester, KY
With an estimated 12,000 visitors last year for a one-day event, the Beer Cheese Festival is a perfect family based activity to get great food, listen to local music and see amazing arts and crafts for sale. Located in beautiful downtown Winchester, KY.
Address: Winchester, Kentucky 40391
Website: www.beercheesefestival.com
Horse Racing’s Living History Museum Tours
Old Friends provides a dignified retirement to Thoroughbreds whose racing and breeding careers have come to an end. By promoting these one-time celebrated horses through a campaign of education and tourism, we hope to raise awareness of all equines in need.
Address: 1841 Paynes Depot Rd. Georgetown, KY 40324
Website: www.oldfriendsequine.org
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site is a 745-acre park near Perryville in Boyle County, Kentucky. An interpretive museum is located near the site where many Confederate soldiers killed in the Battle of Perryville were buried.
Address: 1825 Battlefield Rd, Perryville, KY 40468
Website: www.perryvillebattlefield.org
Toyota Visitor Center & Tours
The Toyota tour runs on weekdays only and lasts about an hour. The tour is great for all audiences, from friends and families, to class field trips, business outings and more. Simply fill out the form below and we’ll save you a seat on a free Toyota tour.
Address: 1001 Cherry Blossom Way, Georgetown, KY 40324
Website: www.toyotageorgetown.com/tour.asp
4th Street Live!
Fourth Street Live! is a 350,000-square-foot entertainment and retail complex located on 4th Street, between Liberty and Muhammad Ali Boulevard, in Downtown Louisville.
Address: 400 S 4th Street Louisville, KY 40202
Website: www.4thstlive.com
Mega Cavern
Mega Cavern is former limestone mine that offers underground zip-lines, historic adventure tour and gift shop. This a great place to take a family with active teenage kids.
Address: 1841 Taylor Ave, Louisville, KY 40213
Website: www.louisvillemegacavern.com
Louisville Zoo
Opened in 1969, the Louisville Zoo currently exhibits more than 1,500 animals on 134 acres of natural settings representing zoogeographical areas, specific habitat types or special education areas including: Glacier Run, Africa, Islands, New World Exhibits (North, Central and South America), Australian Outback, the HerpAquarium and the Metazoo Education Center. The Zoo’s award-winning Islands, Gorilla Forest
Address: 1100 Trevilian Way Louisville, KY 40213
Website: louisvillezoo.org
Louisville Slugger Field & Museum
Louisville Slugger Field, home of the Louisville Bats, is one of the most exciting and attractive sites in minor league baseball. The Museum contains more than 8,000 player autographs and a bat vault with over 4,500 different models.
Address: 401 E Main St, Louisville, KY 40202-1110
Website: www.milb.com
Kentucky Kingdom
Kentucky Kingdom (formerly known as Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom) is a great medium-sized amusement park in Louisville, Kentucky. The 63-acre (25 ha) park includes a collection of amusement rides and a water park named Hurricane Bay.
Address: 937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209
Website: www.kentuckykingdom.com