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Kentucky Horse Park


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 29 attractions in Lexington
Traveler 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 » 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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Attraction type: Sports complex, Amusement/theme park, Sports museum, Specialty museum, State park, Park
Activities: Leisure education
Address: 4089 Iron Works Parkway Lexington, KY 40511
Tel: 859-233-4303
Fax: 859-254-0253

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3 of 5 stars
exit130 4 contributions
New Jersey
Jun 29, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We had only one day to spend in Lexington and choose to visit the KY Horse Park. My kids are 10 and 6, and I choose this attraction mostly to satisfy them. However, the exhibits are geared toward a more mature crowd. There is a lot of horse racing history there, complete with trophies, artifacts and detailed displays. My kids... more

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4 of 5 stars
kadelia 104 contributions
Adrian, Michigan
Jun 13, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Let's face it, you'd best be a horse lover to spend a day at a working horse farm. My two daughters hope to grow up to be trainers, so they loved it. The rest of us, ie. the horse tolerant, enjoyed the museum, and really enjoyed the demonstrations, but just wandering the grounds looking at horses...not that great. Highlights did... more

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2 of 5 stars
jul812 8 contributions
Iowa
Jun 8, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We just returned from Lexington where in addition to other activities, we visited the Kentucky Horse Park. I've read other reviews from people who thought it was targeted to horse people. We are avid horse people and we thought the opposite. We think it's a more for people who don't know horses. We saw one of the shows, the parade... more

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4 of 5 stars
theivytrees 5 contributions
Buckeye Central
May 19, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Since the name of the place is the Kentucky Horse Park, I am just wondering what these disappointed travelers expected? Um, a working farm is not a built in babysitter and like all farms, children must be supervised for their own safety! While there are some things I would perhaps organize differently (horse and pony rides and better dining choices... more

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3 of 5 stars
Porkchop107 4 contributions
Vicksburg, MI
Apr 14, 2009

This is for the horse fan, not just someone warm to horses. It was great to see the cups won by the Derby winners and such, but not much here for the kids to do. Go on a day when some event is happening. The pony ride is better then the pony ride at the fair. The pony is lead... more

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5 of 5 stars
JulieGP 8 contributions
Richmond, Ky
Mar 28, 2009

We have gone to the horse park for the christmas light show for years but this was our first time during the day. My 2 year old daughter LOVES horses so this was the perfect place for her. My mother-in-law and sister-in-law were visiting from Wisconsin so they joined us and loved it too. We went in March and the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Dreamsinger 10 contributions
New Jersey
Sep 29, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I'll say up front that this is a place for people who like horses, who want to see horses and know more about horses. It's -all- about horses. If you are just looking for generic thrill rides, and don't care about horses, it could be a little dull. But if you like horses, it will be anywhere from interesting to... more

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5 of 5 stars
mrclawz 21 contributions
Lexington, KY
Aug 24, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

This is a great place for any avid horse lover. There is a wide variety of things to see and do at the park. You can take in a show, visit the museum, or visit many of the other educational parts of the park. The International Museum of the Horse is a must see, although be aware, in preparation for... more

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2 of 5 stars
valentinastogs 1 contribution
somerset, kentucky
Aug 23, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

We just returned from a trip to Kentucky Horse Park. Hats Off day, so it was free. It's a good thingit was free because it sure would not have been worth paying to get in. We took our 3 year old granddaughter and daughter-in-law. They were so ecxcited, my granddaughter could not wait for the pony rides. Well, we ask... more

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3 of 5 stars
moremonkeykisses 35 contributions
Kettering, Ohio
Aug 6, 2008
1/3 found this review helpful

This is a very big place. However, I think the cost to get in is way too high compared to what there is to do. Mostly you walk around a look at horses. The horseback riding was worth the price. That was the highlight of our day there. You have to pay to get in and then pay to go... more

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Kentucky Horse Park Address

4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511
Tel: 859-233-4303 Fax: 859-254-0253