Lexington Links Directory and Travel Resources

(Lexington, Kentucky - KY, USA)

Located within Kentucky's beautiful Bluegrass Country, the city of Lexington has been associated with the breeding of horses for more than two centuries and today, many of the principal sights in this 'Horse Capital of the World' are indeed equestrian-related. These include the Kentucky Horse Park, the Keeneland Race Course, the Red Mile, the Thoroughbred Center, the Museum of the Horse and the American Saddlebred Museum, amongst others.

The University of Kentucky has also greatly influenced the path of Lexington, with this educational institution being founded all the way back in 1865 and now boasting a student-base of around 30,000. The university's campus is centrally located, with a good choice of hotels and eateries being within strolling distance, based around Limestone Street and Main Street.

Visitors heading to the state of Kentucky may like to make good use of the Lexington links gathered here.

Travel and Tourism

Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) - 250 West Main Street.

Lexington Fayette Urban County Government - 200 East Main Street.

Headley Whitney Museum - 4435 Old Frankfort Pike .

Kentucky Horse Park - 4089 Iron Works Parkway.

Keeneland Thoroughbred Racing - 4201 Versailles Road.

Red Mile - Kentucky Harness Racing Track - 1200 Red Mile Road.

The Thoroughbred Center - 3380 Paris Pike.

Mary Todd Lincoln House - 578 West Main Street.

McConnell Springs - 416 Rebmann Lane.

Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate and Museum - 120 Sycamore Road.

Art Museum and the University of Kentucky - 405 Rose Street.

Lexington Hotels and Accommodation

Kentucky Horse Park Campground - 4089 Iron Works Parkway.

Hyatt Regency Lexington - 401 West High Street.

Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa - 1800 Newtown Pike.

University Inn - 1229 South Limestone at Waller Avenue.

Hilton Lexington Downtown - 369 West Vine Street.

Embassy Suites Lexington - 1801 Newtown Pike.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Lexington - Downtown / University of Kentucky - 100 Export Street.

The Campbell House - 1375 South Broadway.

Gratz Park Inn - 120 West Second Street.

Hilton Garden Inn Lexington Hotel - 1973 Plaudit Place.

Clarion Hotel Lexington - 1950 Newton Pike.

Residence Inn by Marriott Lexington North - 1080 Newtown Pike.

A True Inn - 467 West 2nd Street.

Lexington Airports

Blue Grass Airport - 4000 Terminal Drive / Man O War Boulevard / 400 Versailles Road US-60.

Capital City Airport - 90 Airport Road / Louisville Road US-60, Frankfort.

Cynthiana Harrison County Airport - Engineer Road CR-1132, Cynthiana.

Mount Sterling - Montgomery County Airport - 709 Airport Road / State Highway 2346 / Winchester Road US-60, Mount Sterling.

Georgetown Scott County Regional Airport - Marshall Field - 6206 Paris Pike US-460, Georgetown.

Car Hire, Taxi, Limo and Railway

Lextran Transit Authority - 200 East Vine Street.

Avis Car Rental of Lexington - Blue Grass Airport, 4000 Versailles Road.

Thoroughbred Limousine - 4300 Palm Springs Point.

Gold Shield Transportation - 765 Miles Point Way.

Mr. Taxi Communications Center - 1084 Wellington Way.