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.

Located on South Main Street, in Winchester, I've driven by this place tens times. It's an old…read morehospital building, and they describe it as a signature Romanesque Revival building. It's three levels of bluegrass heritage, history, artifacts, etc. We were exploring the Hemp Fest this weekend and this was a recommended stop. They had a shuttle taking you to and from the fest. They recently added a hemp exhibit here, so this was a great opportunity to bring people in. Today they had a lady spinning hemp fiber and explaining that process and more. There was another volunteer in the hemp exhibit area. She too was super knowledgeable. I was surprised to learn how much hemp farming is part of the Winchester history. Located on the third floor, is the surgery room. As I walked around up there, I literally experienced the cold chills knowing the demise of many people in years past. If you work or are interested in the health field I definitely would recommend checking it out. That's not all on the top floor, but I'll leave the rest for you to discover. The second floor was my favorite. That's where the military history is. Usually I'm not too fascinated by history, but I was pleasantly surprised here. It was astounding to learn about the amount of the people who were drafted and served in several wars. The history that involved Clark Countians, was beyond intriguing to me. I'll post some exhibit photos. Don't miss it though, especially if you're a Kentuckian or if you're intrigued by history.

THIS ISN'T A MUSIC HISTORY MUSEUM I'm from California and I thought bluegrass was just a type of…read moremusic but I'm so happy I stopped by- it's a whole region! This museum has historical documents and artifacts that predate the state of Kentucky - the museum is run by former educators and they've put a lot of love and effort into this place- even restored floors and matched paint from its hospital days. I spent practically the whole four hours it was open wandering around with my tour guide and I feel like there was more to talk about. This woman was digging around attics and stuff getting old log books and things that by all reasonable people would have been lost to time and negligence and safeguarding them for the future. She was a fount of information and you can tell she cares a lot about the place and the history of the people that lived in Winchester. There's a whole room dedicated to military members and artifacts from various wars- long rifles and french phrase books, uniforms and captured flags. The whole museum is so well designed. I absolutely suggest you stop here if you're anywhere within a hundred miles, it's well worth it.

We are fortunate to have the beautiful Hunt Morgan house in Lexington, circa 1814, thanks to the…read morerestoration efforts of the Foundation now known as the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation. If you haven't taken the time to visit this historic house, do. There are often wonderful events held in the house and its lovely garden that are open to the public.

We had a nice time here for a hour or so. Staff was very friendly and willing to answer any…read morequestions. They had some interesting planes to check out up close. You can walk outside on the actual runway and see planes coming and going.

The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming! The exhibits were interesting and one of a kind!!…read moreThe only reason I gave it a four-star review was because the bathrooms were a bit rough. However, other than that, it was a great experience and I recommend!!

The BBH is absolutely gorgeous! Step into the house and be transported through time into a…read moregorgeous, tasteful venue that is perfect for weddings and events. My personal favorite area is that of the garden, a gorgeous area that is always well kept.

The Bodley Bullock House is an absolutely beautiful and historic staple in the heart of downtown…read moreLexington. While it is now the Junior League Headquarters of Lexington it's full of history dating back to the early 19th century. Definitely recommend booking for a tour. You can also rent it out for your wedding, engagement photos, wedding reception etc.

We dropped into this museum on a whim. To be honest, we were looking for something interesting to…read moredo that would also take us out of the cold and windy weather! I'm so glad that we did! The museum has very interesting and well-designed exhibits. We were greeted at the entrance by a gentleman who gave us the "lay of the land", explaining that this museum focuses on the history of Frankfort and surrounding Franklin County, while a larger museum down the street (but closed on Mondays) covers all of Kentucky. He then gave us an overview of what to expect over the two floors of exhibits. A few of our favorite exhibits were: (1) Kentucky Bourbon; (2) Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives; (3) Frankfort and Film (Quick: what's Johnny Depp's connection to Frankfort?); and (4) the Goebal Assassination. The museum is open Monday-Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. (No pressure but useful to continue their food work!)

Fantastic museum! Many artifacts, Frankfort has a surprisingly interesting history!! The museum is…read morequite big and if you have a free hour or so it's definitely worth a visit!!

I went to the International Museum of the Horse to see the current exhibit on the history of the…read morehorse in Japan. It would be of interest especially to horse people as much of it honors Japan's great thoroughbred racehorses, including Kentucky bred Sunday Silence who became a sire of note in their breeding industry. There is memorabilia as well as replays of memorable races. This is a temporary exhibit and will be available until year end. 77

Went here on a field trip and it was pretty fun.It was pretty empty the day we went but still…read moreenjoyable. The real winning race horses that they brought out and showed us were cool. Overall an 8/10 would go again

The Equine Art Auction is a lovely afternoon event. While the catalog is limited, there are…read moretreasures to be found for the average collector. Grab a paddle and bid. There was a very nice bounty of charcuterie with little dessert gems and an open bar. Today the event made a gray day brighter. 71

Great service and location. We were seated promptly and then greeted quickly by our server. Great…read moremenu options. Steak and sides were cooked to perfection. Highly recommend