The leaves are falling, the mash is cooking and the thoroughbreds are grazing on the rolling hills. When you’re in the Bluegrass State this autumn to visit our legendary distilleries, be sure to also plan some time to explore the Horse Capital of the World. Whether it be a day at the races at Keeneland’s fall meet, a stroll through the Kentucky Horse Park or a day of horse farm tours with Horse Country, there are so many ways to experience the greater Lexington area.

• 

  Keeneland Race Track

  There’s no better way to experience horse racing than at theKeeneland’s Fall Meet. Races run daily Wednesdays through Sundays in October, the 7^th through the 29^th.

• You can’t hit the track without a full belly. Make reservations at Holly Hill Inn for their Fall Meet Brunch every Saturday and Sundayduring the Fall Meet.

• 

  Woodford Reserve Distillery

  After you tourWoodford Reserve – one of the state’s oldest distilleries – grab lunch at the on-site Glenn’s Creek Café before hitting the road.

• Check out Horse Country’s tour schedule for a chance to visit one of Kentucky’s famed horse farms – including Coolmore at Ashford Stud where American Pharaoh is housed!

• Stop by Addie’s at the Woodford Inn for a great meal, live music or trivia and spend the night in one of their 10 quaint bedroom suites.

• 

  Beaumont Inn

  Enjoy southern hospitality at the Beaumont Inn in Harrodsburg. Since 1919 Beaumont Inn has been proudly serving guests, making it Kentucky’s oldest family-operated bed and breakfast. Schedule aBourbon tasting with the Innkeeper and enjoy a delicious meal in the Old Owl Tavern after a relaxing massage in their spa.

• Mark your calendars for November 11^th – join Central Kentucky Tours for their special Veterans Day Bourbon Tour. The day begins at the Beaumont Inn followed by stops at the Kentucky Cooperage and Limestone Branch Distillery. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Maker’s Mark then finish your experience at Wilderness Trail Distillery in Danville. All military/veteran guests are free of charge when accompanied by a non-military guest (includes all distillery admissions and transportation). Back at the Beaumont Inn, the Old Owl Tavern has a special meal offer for veterans as well.

• 

  Shaker Village’s Fall Paddle Event

  If a change of pace is what you need – dine, shop, hike, paddle, pet, learn and stay overnight at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg. Celebrate Halloween, take a canoe trip down the river, attend the Savvy Sorghum Dinner featuring Wilderness Trail Distillery’s Harvest Sorghum Rum, and so much more.

• Looking something a little spooky? Head over to the Kentucky Horse Park on Friday, October 7^th for their Cemetery Crawl to learn about the sordid past of the Park’s grounds. Learn more about this and many more events on their calendar page.

• Ready to wind down? Enjoy fine dining and cocktails at Distilled at Gratz Park in the heart of the downtown Lexington dining scene.

• 

  21c Museum Hotel

  Stop into the world-renowned 21c Museum Hotel on October 20^thfor an Artist Talk and Book Signing with Robert Beatty! Beatty is the artist behind many popular psychedelic album covers for bands such as Tame Impala, Neon Indian, and countless others. After perusing the modern art exhibits, make a reservation at Lockbox for a meal and nightcap before hitting the hay.

There are so many ways to have fun on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® tour and in the surrounding areas, but please enjoy responsibly!