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A look at the most popular U.S. and worldwide tourist destinations. -- April 30, 2007


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Lexington, Kentucky

If you love horses, you have to make it to the Horse Capitol of the World -- Lexington. (The Kentucky Derby is May 5 so plan your visit now!) If history is your passion, make a beeline for Lexington. Are you a fan of Kentucky Bourbon, Kentucky Ale or Bourbon Chocolate or Cherries, then what are you waiting for? Lexington is your next vacation getaway! And for nature lovers, the area is known for its beauty. Fayette County has 283 square miles of gently rolling plateaus, and more than 3000 acres designated as park facilities, with 15 public and semi-private golf courses. What else is there to say?

Median income -- $39,813

Median house value -- $110,800

For more information visit www.visitlex.com or call 1-800-845-3959.



The Top 9 Attractions in Lexington

Waveland State Historic Site 859-272-3611

Built in 1847 by Daniel Boone's grand nephew, Joseph Bryan, Waveland is an example of the Greek Revival house in Kentucky.

University of Kentucky Basketball Museum 800-269-1953

The University of Kentucky is the largest public university in the state and home of the Kentucky Wildcats, the most successful men's collegiate basketball team in the country. The UK Basketball Museum salutes the 96-year history of the team adjacent to the team's home court in Rupp Arena.

UK Basketball Museum
Transylvania University 859-233-8120

Transy is the oldest college west of the Allegheny Mountains and has an impressive alumni of 50 U.S. Senators; 36 governors; the President of Confederacy, Jefferson Davis and Texas pioneer Stephen Austin.

Thoroughbred Center 859-293-1853

At this working thoroughbred training facility, you can go behind the scenes to learn about a normal working day in the lives of thoroughbreds and those who train and care for them.

The National Horse Center.
Raven Run Nature Sanctuary 859-272-6105

This 470-acre Nature Sanctuary is dedicated to the protection of animals. View 400 species of plants within the boundaries.

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Old Kentucky Chocolates 800-786-0579

Old Kentucky Candies has been Bourbon Chocolates and Cherries and more, for over 35 years. Both candies are made with 100-proof Jim Beam Kentucky Bourbon. Tour the facility and maybe you can sample this delicious treat.

Old Kentucky Chocolates
Mary Todd Lincoln House 859-233-9999

The nation's first shrine to a First Lady is actually her childhood home. Some of her personal possessions are on display in her late Georgian-style brick home.

Mary Todd Lincoln House
Lexington Brewing Company 859-887-3406

Come tour the brewery of the company that's been producing Kentucky Ale, Kentucky Light and Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale since 1799, that's 208 years.

Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale
Historic Homes

In addition to Mary Todd Lincoln's home, Lexington also boasts 3 more historic homes : Ashland, 19th century statesman Henry Clay's home; Hunt-Morgan House, John Wesley Hunt's home, who was one of Lexington's most prominent citizens in 1814 and Latrobe's Pope Villa (pictured), the home of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, an architect of the U.S. Capitol Building.



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