Lexington is the horse capitol of the world, and what better way to spend it than an an afternoon at one of the world's most beautiful and famous race tracks: Keeneland. If you can't make the races at Keeneland in October, they are also run in April, which is a beautiful time of year in Lexington.

For harness racing fans, Lexington's historic Red Mile Racetrack offers the excitement of harness racing. The Red Mile is the second oldest harness track in the world. For over 130 years, harness racing’s elite has converged on The Red Mile to bring some of the most exciting standardbred racing to this region.

 Many people in Kentucky would consider October to be the best time of the year for sports fans.  You can go to Keeneland in the afternoon and catch a UK football game at night,  followed by an evening of tailgating and football. For a fun baseball game experience, watch the Lexington Legends, (Single A minor league affiliate of the Houston Astros).Their website is www.lexingtonlegends.com.

For any Kentucky Wildcats sport, the best website is www.ukathletics.com.

Nearby sports attractions: Cincinnati Reds baseball(in Cincinnati OH); Cincinnati Bengals Football, (with training in Georgetown KY)