We strolled through here after dinner on the last night of our vacation in the area. It was nice…read moreand very easy to park to walk around. It was just a perfect after dinner walk.

Thoroughbred Park isn't particularly large, but it DOES have quite a number of lovely statues!…read more On the minus side, it's obviously in need of a fair amount of maintenance, and it isn't in the finest part of town... If fact, on our last visit we happened to go around the back of the fountain, and there were lots of homeless people milling about; we felt very uneasy and left the park straight away.

This was a very unique tour experience. And in a good way! I have been on a bunch of bourbon tours…read moreat distilleries. This was by far one of the most memorable. From getting to taste the mash, to the whiskey, right off the steel, and then the thumb right out of the barrel to try and barrel proof. It was an amazing tour. Our guide was very engaging and had lots of great stories. I would highly recommend this to her if you're in the Lexington area

James E. Pepper was the last tour on our Bourbon Trail adventure. Our guide Taylor was…read moreknowledgeable and personable. We appreciated that they were studying in a field that applied to whiskey production and thus were able to explain concepts and methods in a scientific way that might not come up on your typical distillery tour. The tour included some pleasantries that we did not encounter on other tours such as the bourbon ball and opportunity to taste white dog off the still. Other treats included tasting the mash, thieving straight from a barrel on the column still floor, sampling the different bourbons and overall touring of the historic building. The complimentary glasses were appreciated and the "original old fashioned" from the bar afterwards was a great way to wrap up the tour. Whether your first, last or only stop for a distillery tour, I would recommend this one for an all inclusive experience. Our guide absolutely earned our gratuity with the passion and knowledge they displayed. Do recommend!

This property was designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, the architect largely responsible for…read moredesigning the White House and the congressional/senate chambers in DC. It was designed for Senator John Pope of Kentucky. We toured this property by making an appointment with the Bluegrass Trust. They were great about working with us so we could see this unique piece of history. The home changed hands through the years until it eventually got cut up into multiple apartments for student housing. It eventually experienced a fire, which led to the Bluegrass Trust being able to purchase it. This is a way to see preservation and restoration in action. The trust has very slowly and painfully, over time, first worked to ensure the property was safe and at least stable. And now they are slowly working to restore it a little bit at a time. This is truly a labor of love, with members of the trust taking turns mowing the lawn, cleaning up plaster, doing small projects. And budgets are tight, so every contribution helps. Tours are a steal at 10 dollars, so pay more if you can. Great way to learn about history, architecture, previous lifestyles, restoration. Gorgeous photo ops. If you Google "Latrobe's Pope Villa Lexington" the website will come up and show you the info on how to arrange a tour.

If you are even remotely interested in American history, presidential families, or powerful women…read moreahead of their time, stop scrolling and just go. The Mary Todd Lincoln House is a beautifully preserved window into the early life of a complex First Lady and the turbulent times she lived through. We opted for the guided tour, and it was absolutely the right choice. Phillip was our guide, and he didn't just recite facts. He gave perspective. Thoughtful, objective, and deeply knowledgeable, he handled the complicated dynamics of a slave-owning border state with grace and clarity. He was also incredibly kind in his portrayal of Mary Todd Lincoln, helping us see her not as a caricature, but as a layered, resilient, and deeply human figure. Each room is meticulously curated. Not every item was original to the Todd or Lincoln families, but everything was period appropriate and helped tell the story. The artifacts weren't just on display. They became part of the narrative, which made it all the more engaging. What surprised me most was how much the visit made me reflect on grief ... her profound losses, her perseverance, and the emotional weight she carried as First Lady during the Civil War. It gave me a new respect for her. And even better? My wife, who is not a big history buff, was the one who suggested we go, and she loved it. That says a lot. The whole tour ran a little over an hour and was the perfect pace. Despite the unseasonably hot June day, the air conditioning kept us comfortable, and the staff were welcoming from start to finish. Bonus points for the gift shop, it's small, but full of genuinely cool and thoughtful items. Well worth the money. Perfect for history buffs, curious minds, and even the skeptics. Educational, immersive, and honest. This isn't just a house. It is a home full of stories. And thanks to Phillip, we walked out with a deeper understanding of the people and times that shaped a presidency and a nation.

We wanted to prove to ourselves that we were capable of doing something besides bourbon in…read moreLexington LOL, so we stopped here for a historical fix and were glad we did. For $15 each we could wander through the rooms as long as we didn't touch anything or sit on anything. No guided tour in the morning but there was someone downstairs who cheerily answered our questions. There's a small gift shop. Small but very pretty garden. And everything is nicely air conditioned. Parking lot is small and tight, with overflow parking available next door.

Bluegrass Trust for Historical Preservation is about historical preservation in Lexington and the…read moresurrounding areas, and educating the public about the history that surrounds us. This is a shout out to BGT de'Tours, a free event held the first Wednesday of the month that offered tours of historical properties, some of which one wouldnt normally get to see, and weaving their stories through the city's past. Although in person de'Tours are currently on hiatus due to the Virus, BGT continues to offer monthly virtual experiences well worth engaging in to learn about our city. Check out their events on bluegrasstrust.org. 22

When you need to have a water tower, why not make the shape of the water tower something different…read moreand something that matters locally. For example, in Gaffney SC which has a big peach growing community, there's the Peachoid that looks like a giant peach as you drive by on I-85 https://www.yelp.com/biz/peachoid-water-tower-gaffney?hrid=1yVcejo353VlCHINw7YWGw and just outside Charlotte, the baseball that is close to where the Charlotte Knights baseball team played https://www.yelp.com/biz/baseball-water-tower-fort-mill?hrid=uxn7C0DT4bFlhJA2mivOcg and in Ypsilanti MI, it's a giant penis because reasons https://www.yelp.com/biz/ypsilanti-water-tower-ypsilanti?hrid=n7mkjkQ-PxF4OICBGQLo6Q. So here on the property of what is now operated by the Georgia-Pacific company, where they manufacture Dixie Cups, they've made their water tower in the shape of a giant Dixie Cup. It's cute and you can't miss it. You can see it from two sides. One is the YRC Freight parking lot at 444 Transport Court (public property) and the other is along this semi-private road that leads into the GP factory at 451 Harbison Road. Where the Sun is will determine which one works better for you. You can stop at either location, but I would not recommend sticking around for too long. [Review 13483 overall, 802 of 2020.]

Driving home I came across the Dixie cup water tower. I thought it was a cool thing to see cause I…read morelove seeing random public art displays in random statues and cool unique things. I was driving or I would've got a picture

What great scenery, I have been wanting to see High Bridge for a while. What a cool place…read more I do recomend stopping.

Seeing High Bridge has been on my local bucket list for YEARS, and here's why: I know a couple…read morewhose wedding reception was there, I know a couple who got engaged there, and I know someone with a TATTOO of High Bridge! So I wanted to know what the big deal was. Surely there's more significance than their crisp and refreshing drinking water? After visiting I'm not so sure, BUT it is a historically significant and fascinating bridge, to be sure. The grounds have a few picnic areas, as well as an old (but renovated) pavilion and restroom facilities. There is an overlook where you can walk out and get a spectacular view of the bridge and the Palisades, and read up on the history of the structure. The grounds also house a barge (?) and a caboose. It's interesting to see, and I suppose if you're a bridge or train enthusiast it might be worth a special trip, but honestly, the drive to and from the park was way more scenic than the park itself.

Welcome to Lexington boys and girls. LEXLEX is the Lexington sign. I saw it from my hotel. Had to…read moretake some photos. Put it on the Yelp.

The Clay's Ferry Bridge is a combination of three former bridges combined into one bridge. It…read morecarries Interstate 75 along with US 25 and US 421 across the Kentucky River between Madison and Fayette counties. Considering I have cousins that live in Fayette County and my daughter was born in Madison County you can take my word for it that I've gone over this bridge many times. I'm sorry I was busy driving the last time I went over this bridge or I would have taken a photo. You really need to be a distance away to capture the bridge as it is today. If you're in the area and pass over the bridge take notice of this historic landmark. Thanks to Bruce for reviewing. Thanks to Corey Larue for the photos taken September 2022.

While rather boring to cross, the Clays Ferry Bridge carries I-75 and US-25 over the Kentucky…read moreRiver. At highway level, there isn't much to see other than three lanes of in each direction with a low wall that overlooks the river. There are clear signs prohibiting stopping or pedestrian traffic on the bridge. I'd have to guess they had traffic problems and maybe BASE jumpers here as it is some 200 feet over the river. The bridge is actually three bridges, with the original piers from the 1946 and 1963 bridges being used as part of the construction of the new bridge. Completed in in 1998 there are three lanes in each direction and full-width shoulders. Each northbound/southbound roadway is 60 feet wide and it was most recently resurfaced in 2021. There is no toll to cross the bridge. [Review 20173 overall - 213 in Kentucky - 1149 of 2023.]