Kentucky Horse Park

Kentucky Horse Park is an attraction in Lexington, KY, part of the Louisville and the Bluegrass guide. Cost: $25 to $50. Main season March 18 through November 8, closed Tuesdays; winter season from November 13, open Friday through Sunday.

4089 Iron Works Pike · Lexington, KY

Why you should go…

Kentucky Horse Park is a working horse farm, competition venue and equine theme park that opened in 1978 on 1,224 acres near Lexington. Your visit takes in the Hall of Champions, the Breeds Barn, the Mounted Police Barn, the Kids Barn and the International Museum of the Horse, a Smithsonian Affiliate. Man o' War's grave and statue are here, along with a life-size statue of Secretariat. Horseback and pony rides are offered, and the park hosts the Kentucky Three-Day Event.

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