We enjoyed the relaxing and informative cruise on the Kentucky River. Daryl, our tour guide, shared…read moreinteresting stories about the River, Kentucky history and bourbon making. He was friendly, engaging and humorous. The round trip ride lasted about 90 minutes. The boat was very nice with bench seating and the ride was smooth. We sat upstairs in the open air to enjoy to scenery. A bar tender will take drink orders and deliver beverages to your seats. Drink prices are reasonable. Drinks can also be ordered and purchased on line. (I think snacks were also available). We booked our cruise several months in advance with tour and tasting tickets at Buffalo Trace Distillery. Two members of our party backed out and we were able to cancel their reservations (thankfully) the week before and get a refund. We started with our visit to Buffalo Trace. We arrived about an hour early so we could shop at the distillery and we were glad we did because we did not have time to shop after the tasting and getting to the boat. The tight timeline between the tasting and the boat departure was the only downside to the trip. I recommend the cruise, but plan on going at least an hour early to the distillery to shop.

We celebrated my husband's 90th birthday with a Kentucky River Tour, along with our daughter, who…read morewas visiting from Denver, CO, with her teenage daughter. Our daughter had spent part of her growing-up years here in Frankfort, where my husband and I have lived for 50+ years. She enjoys introducing her Colorado daughter to the beautifully forested, living beauty of Kentucky's natural world. Before departing the dock, we enjoyed browsing in the gift shop, with a great assortment of caps, tee shirts, memorabilia, and some Ale8! Upon boarding the boat, the crew offered a bourbon service that would rival most any local selection. We all enjoyed lovely bourbon refreshments! Together with visitors from Tennessee and other nearby states, we learned some Kentucky River geography and history, along with equine, bourbon, and horse racing history. The captain was skillful and knowledgeable, as she cruised the riverboat on the sunny Sunday afternoon. The tour guide was a true font of history with amusing anecdotes of his personal career in the bourbon industry and his overall knowledge of the Commonwealth. Treat yourself, your family and your friends to an altogether enjoyable, educational, and Kentucky-based adventure-- spend some time on the riverboat! You'll be glad you did! Date of experience: July 2026

It's been years since I've visited the interior of Ashland, but I have to say, regardless the…read moregarden is a highlight of the estate, with its meticulously maintained paths, flowerbeds, and water features. It's a lovely place to wander and relax, with plenty of benches and shaded areas to take in the beauty of the surroundings. The garden also features several commemorative statues and markers that pay tribute to Henry Clay's legacy. My favorite time of year is Spring, when the Ashland Peonies are in bloom! This is such a beautiful spot for an evening walk!

A great historical site. I've been to numerous historical homes and this was one of my favorites…read more The condition and decor of the home is excellent. Our docent, William, was informative and very knowledgeable, even providing detailed answers to all questions. If you're a fan of Henry Clay or American history then make this a stop on your visit in Lexington.

A brisk Fall evening last night as Dr. Coleman led us through some of Lexington's downtown "Haunts…read moreand History". Interesting and informative. Dr. Coleman is an amiable fellow and the preeminent guide through our city's past. DO take the journey with him.

Dr. Coleman led an amazing tour: funny, fascinating, and deeply informative. He's the perfect…read moreguide. Not only does he really know his stuff, he takes his client's questions seriously. This is a great experience for the curious traveler.

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.

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.

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

The beautiful White Hall Historic Site, circa 1798-99, in Richmond has reopened. It is The…read morehistoric home of Cassius Clay, whose ghostly apparition has been spotted. The expansive grounds are lovely to walk. Explore the mansion yourself or take a tour. 59

This is a rather splendid-looking estate, surrounded by a circumferential paved trail and an…read moreaccompanying park with playground, a pond full of fish, and some facilities. Weirdly, the house itself has separate parking and is not that easy to walk to from the surrounding park; perhaps for some jurisdictional reason. I walked the grounds, but didn't actually tour the house. It seemed worth doing. The rest of the park offers a nice view of the surrounding farmland and easy paved trails, and I would say the people getting their workout on made a good decision to come here. Definitely be ready for pollen and heat (season-dependent of course).

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.

I arrived at the Keeneland welcome center to check on tix for this weekend. Turns out all ticket…read morepurchases are made online. Then I saw there were tours. Mary, the tour coordinator, was at the welcome desk. She said the morning tours were over for the day, but she could give me a quick look around. Well she went above and beyond! I was able to see the clubhouse, the Makers Mark room, and a few other really neat spots with great views of the track. Sadly Saturday's race is sold out, and Sunday is Easter, so the track is closed, but I feel like I've already experienced so much of Keeneland. If we don't get tickets for this week, it was well worth my impromptu visit to check it out, all thanks to Mary's friendliness, and her knowledge of the property's interesting history.

Tour was not at all interesting. 22 minutes just standing in the winner's circle in the sun? Mary…read moreis beyond dull.

Erin and her husband were awesome. She is so full of energy and extremely knowledge about…read moreLexington history. I loved my tour to explore Lexington and enjoy some cocktails!

Erin and her husband were so fun to have a tour with! We had so much fun learning about history and…read moreeating different foods!! We had a blast.

We had an amazing tour with Jeff. We toured three different horse farms. We were able to pet horse…read moreon the first farm and learn all about the workings of the farm. Jeff was extremely knowledgeable and so engaging. He has been working in the industry for years and followed in the foot steps of his father and grandfather. We could have listened to him all day. There wasn't a question he couldn't answer and we felt like we learned so much from the 3 hours we spent on the tour. The tour bus was comfortable and the tour was well priced. I would highly recommend this tour.

This is by far, one of the best horse tours we have been to. We truly enjoyed the charisma and…read moreknowledge from our tour guide. It was a 3 hour tour and enjoyed every minute of it. So many rich history of thorough-breed horses. We got to pet a lot of the phyllis and some mares. I would recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys horses. We went to three different farms and enjoyed learning more about them.