Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau
Beautiful Lexington, Kentucky is conveniently located at the heart of the Eastern United States and just a day's drive from 60% of the U.S. population. Surrounded by rolling hills of bluegrass and more than 450 horse farms, the "Horse Capital of the World" is the perfect backdrop for your event.
Sports are alive and well in the Horse Capital of the World
Everyone knows the Bluegrass is famous for horse racing, but there are lots of ways to satisfy your sports cravings while in the region. Home to the University of Kentucky, collegiate football and basketball attracts nationwide attention. April through September you can experience America’s favorite pastime with the Lexington Legends baseball team at Applebee’s Park. On Sundays, spring through fall, watch polo at the Kentucky Horse Park. Lexington has arena football, women's rugby, a skateboard park, disc golf, and the list goes on. Amateur or professional, sports are alive and well in Central Kentucky! Home of the Kentucky Horse Park and the International Museum of the Horse
- Bluegrass Airport offers more than 100 nonstop flights to 13 large hub airports with convenient connection service to business and leisure destinations worldwide
- Host of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, the largest equine sporting event in the world
- Site of the annual Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event - the only four-star, three-day event in the Americas
