Lexington - Kentucky Horse Park 
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The world-famous Kentucky Horse Park lies 10 mi. north of Lexington (I 75, exit 120). Here, in Bluegrass country, everything centers on the horse. There is a Visitor Center that shows films on the park and supplies information on particular activities and events. The International Museum of the Horse, with the Calumet Trophy Collection, and the American Saddle Horse Museum give a comprehensive view of the history and importance of the horse, while great race horses are honored in the Hall of Champions.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
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There are race meetings for thoroughbred horses several times annually at the Keeneland Racecourse (4201 Versailles Rd.) and Red Mile Harness Track (South Broadway and Red Mile Rd.).
There are several hundred privately owned stud farms of varying size and importance within a radius of some 30 mi. of Lexington. The most famous are Calumet, Manchester Farm, Whitney, Normandy, Spendthrift and Three Chimneys Farm. Only the last two are open to visitors.
Address:
Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511, United States
Phone: 1 (859) 233-4303, Fax: 1 (859) 254-0253
Phone: 1 (859) 233-4303, Fax: 1 (859) 254-0253
Hours:
March 15 to October 31: 9am-5pm
November 1 to March 14: 9am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), New Year's Eve (December 31), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Facilities: Gift shop
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