This beautiful Jessamine County farm is a family affair, owned and operated by the four Taylor…read morebrothers. Founded in 1976, 1600 acres of land is home to stallions, broodmares and foals. In addition to being a successful thoroughbred breeding operation, they are one of the top sales consignors. Triple Crown winner American Pharoah was raised on the farm.

We just returned from visiting Taylor Made Farm in beautiful Nicholasville, KY. We thoroughly…read moreenjoyed the "California Chrome Experience". We will be returning in the near future for the general farm tour but if you are a racing fan I recommend you get tickets immediately - Chrome will be going to Chile soon and dates are limited - I cannot emphasize what a great opportunity this tour presents. If you miss it this season put it in your calendar for next year. We got to see California Chrome up close and personal! We got a visit from our friend Liam who works with these fabulous stallions every day! The tour was presented at a very leisurely pace. We were truly able to enjoy our time at Taylor Made Farm. Our tour guide Carly was fabulous! She answered questions and gave a very interesting overview of one of thoroughbred racing's megastars. We toured the breeding shed and the stallion barns. We each got individual photos taken in California Chrome's stall after feeding him one of his favorite cookies! Horse girl heaven let me tell you! We then took a scenic drive over the farm to one of the barns where Chrome's and other sire's babies are housed. The "California Chrome Experience" is a very interactive experience. Lots of opportunities for photos and petting the horses. After the tour we had a meal at Daddy Joe's Bar & Grill which was included with our tickets. Great job Taylor Made Farm for putting together a tour designed with horse lovers in mind. I would truly spend the money to go on the "California Chrome Experience" again. It was that enjoyable!!!

I scheduled a riding lesson for my friends 10year old daughter. I walked in the barn and no one…read moregreeted me or looked up. I asked for person in charge. This women acknowledged me as she put food in her mouth. Never shook my hand or identified herself. She took my check and turned us over to the instructor. Also who did not identify herself or greet us. The lesson seemed to go ok but first impressions fade slowly. I have had horses most of my life. I worked at a teaching stable for years in Massachusetts. When a new client came to our farm making them feel welcome was number one for us. Why spend $35 to be unwelcome?

I am finally learning how to ride a horse ! After taking lessons a few other places, I came to…read moreDebbie and finally learned proper riding techniques. If you want to learn HOW to ride a horse correctly and HOW to stay on the horse while riding, Debbie will teach you the necessary skills required to correctly ride. Debbie will give you one on one lessons. She has been riding and around horses since she was one year old. She brings all her understanding of horse behavior and all her knowledge of horsemanship skills, to you . Come as a learner. Come with a genuine interest to ride. If I get lazy and neglect good form, she inevitably will catch my mistake and correct me, which only makes me a better rider. She will take you at any skill level. She will be straight up with you. If you come to genuinely learn from her, you will be taught . In the course of learning to ride, she will tell you lots of interesting stories about horses and horse behavior based on her own life experience of owning and being around many horses. She doesn't have an assistant . She runs the barn. So be patient in the signing up process. Just because you go to a barn with a warm assistant to greet you and schedule you , doesn't mean you will learn to ride a horse. A good and skilled instructor who enjoys seeing a student progress (that is Debbie), with a student who genuinely wants to learn , is what makes all the difference in mastering the skill.

We had the BEST time at Boone Creek Outdoors! Our 4-year-old absolutely loved it and honestly we…read morehad just as much fun as she did. Easton and Stephen were awesome -- super fun, patient, and made the whole experience even better. Such a cool place and something different to do. If you've been thinking about checking it out, DO IT! We had an absolute blast and will definitely be back!

Surprised my sister for her birthday with a cabin trip in Kentucky with lots of adventures in…read morenature. This expedition absolutely took the cake. Our guides were amazingly funny and made us feel safe and protected!!! This was our first time ever zip lining and I absolutely will be doing it again. If you are debating whether or not you should do it...just go for it!!!! Blake & Christian, thank you for being you and passionate about what you do.

Megson Farms is 65 acres of beautiful rolling hills, and home to a herd of about thirty rare white…read moreand multi-colored thoroughbreds. Seeing them gallop over the hills is a beautiful thing. Mother daughter duo Berva and Valerie are the caretakers of the farm and its four legged residents. They are amiable and welcoming to guests. Events can be scheduled on the farm, a lovely backdrop to any special occasion. 121

We booked a tour and Pegasus picnic. The tour was interesting, and informative and the horses and…read moreproperty were beautiful. We were able to feed carrots to the horses! Our picnic dinner was fun, well presented and very tasty. We really enjoyed the whole evening and the time put into making this a fun visit for our family.

This was my first time kayaking and it was awesome. Will definitely be going back. The gentleman…read morewho helped us, Jeff, was super nice and the ease of checking was quick. Simply call by noon to make your kayak reservation. They have two hour rentals for 20bucks. Or you could do half a day or full day rentals for 35 at most. We did the two hour rental since it was my first time. Anyways, we reserved them for 1-3pm and we were running late we called to let them know which it wasn't a problem at all. They were super nice. Got there signed waiver and paid. Went to the dock and he already had them waiting for us. It was the perfect day, highly recommend going if you haven't done so already :) we even made some new friends in the river haha

They are professional and very helpful, with so much personal attention they make each individual…read morefeel like you are on a private trip even with other people around. I love this place - have been twice and would happily go back. The kayaks are sit in, and very maneuverable. I felt safe and had a great time - it's peaceful, as well as exciting. Saw herons, turtles, fish, hawks, and even peregrine falcons. Takes you between Hall's on the River and Proud Mary.

The Thoroughbred Center is owned by Keeneland. Behind the main building are stables and a training…read moretrack. There are tours of the backside which can be arranged at the office. The event room at the front side by the main entrance is very nice A lovely fireplace is the centerpiece of the room, adorned with equine accoutrements, as well as a huge chandelier. Also, there is a bar. The larger room to the back has a more utilitarian appearance. A small auditorium with a stage is behind this room. A decent location for events.

I can't comment on the tours and that side of the center. I have been to several events here, all…read morethroughout the facility. One was a party day party that hosted about 100 people, there was a dance floor area and a DJ, the host hired the DJ, but you get the point. Another event that I've attend here was in the auditorium like area that I think at one time was where horse sales were. It reminded me of a big movie theatre. The seats were like from the 60s but weren't used often, so they weren't as it may sound. Another time, was when I attended a wedding reception. It was held in the back part. The floors were concrete and it was freezing. Between the outdated decor and the lack of heat, I'd still say if you're looking for a place to host a party, check this place out.

The absolute perfect place for a relaxing nature walk or run! Everything about the Arboretum is so…read morenaturally beautiful and lush. There are so many different trails and paths to wander on and discover, and everything is incredibly well maintained. If you're in the mood to learn, there is so much fascinating information and history woven throughout the grounds that makes the experience even more enriching. For me, every perfect day would include a walk at the Arboretum. Highly recommend to anyone looking to escape and reconnect with nature!

It's been a long time since I've been to The Arboretum. I decided on a brief early morning walk…read more It's lovely to be surrounded by green space. No noise, no traffic. Tai Chi walking, purposefully slow and meditative. It's good for you. Try it. 74

We have been to Keeneland numerous times but today was different. We purchased tickets for 4 to…read moreenjoy a day at the 1936 Room. It was fantastic and I wish we would have gotten here at 11am instead of 1pm. Admission price includes a ticket, heavy appetizers and selected drinks from 11am-4pm. It was well worth it. You also have access to the outdoor area at one end of the Paddock and there is an outside bar and betting machines steps away. We didn't have to wait on drinks at the bar and the apps were well stocked and servers were walking around with apps that were not on the stocked area. The atmosphere and service were outstanding. As a plus to the experience you get to see the jockeys walk into and out of the Paddock after each race within a few steps of you. My suggestion is to grab a high top where the jockeys walk by. It was a great day.

A great horse racing venue with beautiful grounds. Appreciate you can watch morning horse training…read morefor free with easy parking The staff at betting windows is not interested in helping show you the app and many areas of the venue are closed though unless a major event. A bit more personable care and interaction would make it 5 stars