We absolutely LOVE Stepping Stone! It is our family's favorite place to go…read more We get a season pass every year so the kids can play through the summer and fall (and as a bonus, it includes admission to special events and festivals). The playground is a huge hit--there's a large slide structure, jumping pillows, and plenty of smaller play options for toddlers. My favorite newer addition has been the fall corn maze--such a fun experience! After playing, the kids love grabbing a treat or ice cream in the market. In the market, I usually stock up on cider, preserves, and fresh fruit--and I always grab a bottle of Wise Bird Cider (so good). They also offer baking mixes, vegetables, meats, and more. You'll find seasonal favorites like strawberries, apples, and pumpkins throughout the year, and everything is consistently fresh and delicious. We make it a tradition to buy strawberries in May, grab peaches during the summer, and pick apples in early fall. Stepping Stone also serves as a wedding and private events venue, and I often see school field trips there as well. The owners and staff are absolute sweethearts, and it's clear they genuinely care about what they do. They're wonderful community partners, and it really shows.

A great place to go with the family. It's about a 30-40 minute beautiful drive from Lexington…read more Wasn't too crowded. There was a cute bouncy and playground area for kids. I of course went to pick some strawberries and there was a great selection as they had just opened for the season. They also had plenty of berries in their store you could just walk in and buy some along with some vegetables, fresh baked goods, jams and pickles, frozen meats and local dairy products. It was a nice way little afternoon trip.

This is the largest one room log cabin in the country. A nice peaceful place to visit. Here, you…read moreare able to meditate and appreciate the faith that radiates from the history that occurred here. So many Kentuckians and Americans let their faith in Jesus Christ help to form Churches of Christ and Independent Christian Churches as a result of the restoration movement. It's nice that folks that have enough concern for our history to preserve our history. If you visit, make a donation to help their work. You can also schedule a time to have a service in the building. Visit the museum area and talk to the nice lady, Betty, for more info.

The land boasts historical significance for more than two hundred years. It was passed down…read morethrough the family of Captain David Shely of Virginia and has gone through numerous hands, including the duPont family, as a stallion station. Currently, it is owned by thoroughbred trainer Ken McPeek and operated as a 115 acre premier boarding and training facility that has been beautifully restored. The name Magdalena honors a Matriarch of the Shely family. A pre Civil War cemetery sits on the back of the property as well as one for many of the horses that passed through the lives of those who maintained the farm. The former breeding shed has been transformed into a guest house that is available on Air B&B. A lovely place to wake up with coffee on the deck with a view of the farm.

A lovely evening with the Thorobreds at Mill Ridge Farm. Pizza and wine, and a walk through the…read morebeauty of the farm and the thoroughbreds that reside there. 69

This was a GREAT tour. Took tour on a Sunday but windy…read moreSaturday. Nice sized group. Delightful tour guide, Brittany. First a quick history of the farm. Then we met one of the stallions and fed him carrots. We got in our cars and drove to meet some mares and foals. Took a bit for the mares to come and greet us but they all did eventually. Very friendly horses, especially when you have carrots. Lastly we saw the yearling fillies. Beautiful setting. This was so fun, highly recommend if in the area.

Iconic Calumet Farm stands proudly with its red and white barns, and their "devil" red racing silks…read morewere a staple in horseracing for many years. Nearly 100 years has seen some of the great horses in their barns and grazing on their beautiful rolling green landscape. Who isn't tempted to glance toward Calumet while driving Versailles Road. 2 Triple Crown winners, 8 Kentucky Derby winners, 8 Preakness winners, 5 Horse of the Year titles only scratch the surface of the honors seen by Calumet. With 12 stallions, including those standing regionally, the legacy continues.

Winstar Farm is a large commercial breeding farm standing many notable stallions, including Pioneer…read moreof the Nile, the sire of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah. Many horses are bred to race in the colors of the farm. Horses are shown in the middle of the large barn where they are housed. Photos can be difficult to take due to the ceiling lights which cause extensive glare. There is now a gift shop where you can purchase souvenirs such as t-shirts, jackets, etc.

Mary page was an exceptional host and made our tour so interesting. Definitely worth the cost and…read morewe really enjoyed our time on their beautiful farm.

Although Waveland was closed, the grounds are open from dawn to dusk. A misty morning, I strolled…read morethe paths, taking in the lovely historic property. Fog had rolled in this morning which gave it a surreal view. 83 83

Excellent personal tour by Kathy. Great place to stop and…read morehear some KY history of the Bryant Boone family. Price is fair and i love love that we were able to walk into each room and see the antiques up close. We were so pleased to find this tour.

The beautiful Darby Dan Farm embodies the tradition of thoroughbred breeding since 1935. Rolling…read moregreen hills with paddocks lined by white fences are a picture, so much so that the farm was used in the movie "Secretariat". Still in the hands of the family, it upholds the generational belief in the horse as a thing of value 56

If you ever get the chance, this is a beautiful place to see! Ryan gave us a great tour, took time…read moreto answer all our questions, and introduced us to Shackleford. Beautiful grounds, beautiful horses!!