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Kentucky Horse Park

4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511
859-233-4303
Ranked #5 of 61 attractions in Lexington
4.5 of 5 stars 170 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums, Sports Complexes, Amusement/ Theme Parks, Parks, State Parks
Activities: Leisure education
Owner description: Horse enthusiasts and other visitors can meet and pet their favorite breeds at this 12,000-acre working horse farm dedicated to celebrating man's...... more » Owner description: Horse enthusiasts and other visitors can meet and pet their favorite breeds at this 12,000-acre working horse farm dedicated to celebrating man's relationship with the majestic creatures. The park features two museums, twin theaters and nearly 50 different breeds of horses. « less
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Kentucky
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Lots to see if you love horses. My daughter loves horses and she loved this park. We attended during the Rolex event. More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

We live in Kentucky but are not really "horse people". Yet we want to experience what is nearby. If you want to focus on the racing, go to Churchill Downs. Their museum is better. This museum at Kentucky Horse Park was tedious. We are glad we went on the Horse Trolley tour, the Hall of Champions, and the World Horse... More

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New Orleans
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Even if you're not a horse fan (I'm not), you should go here while in Lexington. You get a lot of chances to learn about horses, racing and the people involved. More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Close your eyes and think of Kentucky Horse country. You probably pictured Kentucky horse park. It is exactly what horse country looks like. Beautiful rolling hills, lush grounds, impressive trees... The park is very nice but the entrance fee is really high ($40 a person) OUCH!. Now I wasn't raised in Kentucky so I wasn;t steeped in horse culture. Once... More

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Columbus
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

As you pour your car over the rolling country hills of Kentucky, on any spring morning, the shimmer of damp blue grass highlights the beautifully manicured horse farms hemmed in by immaculate white fences extending as far as the eye can see. If you’re lucky, you can catch a glimpse of a young foal bucking in a pasture, or a... More

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Louisville, KY
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Excellent park, with real horses (many of them famous). You can learn a lot about all breeds of horses at the park. Rolex Three-Day Event also held here each April if you like cross country racing and eventing. More

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New York CIty
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
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We visited after taking a morning tour of some farms with a tour company and spent the afternoon here. There were not that many people here the day we went (which was nice). The Man O War monument with his offspring around him is impressive. I especially liked the Secretariat monument. At the admissions desk, we were provided with a... More

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New Jersey
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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The grounds are very beautiful and the people are very nice and welcoming. No one says don't go there , don't touch this or that. Instead it was all about teaching you about horses and the racing industry in a fun way, They present former Champion horses and allow you to take photos. Go look in any of the barns,... More

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Riverside, CA
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

Great place to visit not only for the horse racing fan but also the horse fan. Got to see some great throughbreds parade around and watch some of their best races. Plus it was nice to see international horses perform and parade around the arena with supporting explanations. More

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east coast
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Got to see and pet many horses. Even went horseback riding there. I loved it. More

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