Versailles, Kentucky  ~  The Heart of the Bluegrass

Versailles KY Area Attractions

Relax on the wrap-around porch in the swing or a rocking chair, or step inside to the library to enjoy a book, CD, or DVD from our extensive collection.  We will be happy to assist you with travel plans, restaurant reservations, horse farm tours and any other needs that you might have.

Keeneland Race Course
Racing as it was meant to be. That's Keeneland's motto. A motto envisioned back in 1936 when Keeneland opened it doors and a motto embodied today in the rich traditions of this historic Thoroughbred race track and auction company. 
http://www.keeneland.com/  

Red Mile
Quarter Horse and Harness Racing simulcasting from North America's top tracks every afternoon and night! Parking & admission are free!
Live races, too!  Click to their website for the latest racing schedule.
http://www.tattersallsredmile.com/  

Kentucky Horse Park
The Kentucky Horse Park is a fascinating place to visit, a place that's "always in season." The familiar sight of horses in the fields throughout the park is a constant reminder of their beauty and strength. For anyone who admires horses, a day at the park is the experience of a lifetime.  Click to their website for the latest schedule of events.
http://www.kyhorsepark.com/ 

There are self guided driving tours of the local Horse Farms. Private and Semiprivate tour guides are available with advance reservations.

Irish Acres Antiques Nonesuch, KY-- Just a short picturesque drive away and well worth the trip, this incredible one of a kind 32,000+ sq ft emporium of antiques and gifts is displayed in settings both opulent, lovely and at times whimsical. Thousands of square feet of rooms each elaborately decorated with intriguing finds and unique themes, not only an antiquer's delight but a definate "don't miss" on the sight seer's & shopper's list of things to do. Lunch is served by reservation at the beautiful "Glitz" Restaurant. http//www.irishacresgallery.com/

The Historical Residences available for touring include the home of Mary Todd Lincoln, The Jack Jouett House, and many many more. We have self-guided Walking Tours of the Historical Districts here in Versailles. The Woodford County Historical Society is just blocks away and museums abound in our area. We can help you find just what you're looking for.

Lexington Airport is home to the Aviation Museum of Kentucky . http://www.aviationky.org

The neighboring communities of Midway, Berea, Bardstown, Elizabethtown and others all have many neat things to see and do.

Rebecca Ruth Candy Factory will please the sweet tooth in your crowd. This is the home of the Bourbon Ball since 1919. Tours are available. http://www.rebeccaruth.com/

A day trip spelunking in the Mammoth Cave National Park is well worth the trip (about 2 hours and 15 minutes.) Also visit The Natural Bridge State Park (1.5 hrs) is also a place of beauty. Canoeing and Kyaking along the Kentucky River are popular with the outdoor enthusiasts, and the gentle rolling hills make Cycling very popular here in the Bluegrass Region. Golf is available at the Lexington Country Club.

Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary is the place to go for Birding. Guided tours, festivals and events are held here throughout the year. http://www.buckleyaudubon.org/

University of Kentucky
The University, as the flagship institution, plays a critical leadership role for the Commonwealth by promoting human and economic development that improves lives within Kentucky’s borders and beyond. The University models a diverse community characterized by fairness and social justice.
http://www.uky.edu/  

Transylvania University
The College believes that all students, no matter what career or vocation they choose, benefit from liberal education; and so the College encourages the free search for knowledge and understanding drawn from the natural and social sciences, the humanities, and the arts. By so doing, the College strives to empower students to develop lifelong habits of learning and intelligent, respectful discussion.
http://www.transy.edu/  

Rupp Arena
Home of University of Kentucky Wildcat Basketball and host to many "sold out" concerts. Also used for special events, receptions, and conferences.
http://www.rupparena.com/ 

Headley-Whitney Museum
The museum houses various home, galleries and collections.  Click to their website for further details on all that is available for you to visit.
http://www.headley-whitney.org/ 

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
The restored Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is a living history museum where the tangible reminders of an extraordinary life are preserved. 
Shaker Village not only presents America's finest, largest, and most completely restored Shaker community and living museum, but also offers one of the most historic and tranquil lodging and extraordinary dining experiences in the country. For a week or a weekend, Shaker Village provides you the chance to discover the magic of simplicity - in architecture, furniture, and daily activities - as intended by its founders more than a century ago. http://www.shakervillageky.org/ 

Frankfort's Capitol and Historic District
Massive marble stairways modeled after the Paris Grand Opera House rise to the second floor--or the judicial floor. This is where the Supreme Court, the state law library and the state reception room, which was recently restored, are located. Portraits of past state supreme court justices line the grand halls which provide an expansive view of other areas of the building. The Supreme Court chambers, the most expensive room in the capitol, cost $25,000 when built. It is noted for its solid Honduras mahogany paneling and the elegant coffered ceiling covered in "Old Dutch" metal leafing. 
http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/finance/attract/capitol2.htm 

Sports Attractions:

Lexington Legends Baseball
http://www.lexingtonlegends.com/

University of Kentucky Athletics
The University of Kentucky owns a rich tradition of excellence in collegiate athletics, both in the teams it fields and in the student-athletes that participate. At the University of Kentucky, the Athletics Association sponsors 22 varsity sports that compete at the Division I level in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 
http://www.uky.edu/Home/Athletics/ 

Lexington Horsemen Indoor Football
http://www.lexingtonhorsemen.com/ 

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