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Ashland: Henry Clay's home returned to elegance
Ashland, the 19th century plantation home of Kentucky statesman Henry Clay, still exudes the elegance and comfort of the Lexington home enjoyed by generations of Clays.

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Aviation Museum of Kentucky lets history take wing

Aviation Museum of Kentucky lets history take wing
The 1908 Sellers Quadraplane may seem to have little in common with AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter or an F-14 Tomcat fighter interceptor. But the three aircraft are part of a special family of planes, old and modern, that share the spotlight at the Aviation Museum of Kentucky next to Blue Grass Airport in Lexington.

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Kentucky Horse Park celebrates horses past, present, future

Kentucky Horse Park celebrates horses past, present, future
Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington celebrates all things equine — from the thoroughbred race horses bred in the Bluegrass State to draft horses to the endangered Przewalski horses from the Mongolian steppes, of which only 60 remain in the wild. A visit to this hands-on museum will delight horse lovers of all ages.

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Keeneland: a gracious setting for thoroughbred racing

Keeneland: a gracious setting for thoroughbred racing
Keeneland Race Course has been the home of thoroughbred racing in Lexington since 1936. At Keeneland, race enthusiasts can view stakes races in a gracious and beautiful setting little changed from its early years.

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The Louisville Zoo: Wild things to make your heart sing

The Louisville Zoo: Wild things to make your heart sing
There’s a wondrous world of wildlife packed within the 134 rolling acres of The Louisville Zoo, home to more than 1,400 exotic animals.

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Mr. Ghost Walker tours Louisville's most haunted

Mr. Ghost Walker tours Louisville's most haunted
Find out the ghost tales and haunted histories behind some of Louisville's most famous landmarks through a 90-minute walk with Mr. Ghost Walker.

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Lincoln's boyhood home shows Abe's Bluegrass ties

Lincoln's boyhood home shows Abe's Bluegrass ties
Visit Lincoln's boyhood home in Hodgenville, Ky., where the future president lived until age 8.

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Little Loomhouse weaves art and history for a new generation

Little Loomhouse weaves art and history for a new generation
Located on Kenwood Hill in Louisville's South End, the Little Loomhouse has taught generations of children about the spinning and looming folk crafts of Kentucky. Located on the National Register of Historic Places, it's the largest repository of textile patterns in the country.

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Churchill Downs: Louisville's horse racing icon

Churchill Downs: Louisville's horse racing icon
No visit to Louisville is complete without a visit to Churchill Downs — the most famous racetrack in the world. Racing fans easily recognize the Twin Spires of Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby since 1875.

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Dinosaurs Alive! (almost) in Louisville Zoo exhibit

Dinosaurs Alive! (almost) in Louisville Zoo exhibit
Modern technology brings ancient animals to the Louisville Zoo in late March as the zoo hosts Dinosaurs Alive! Making its first appearance at the Louisville Zoo, Dinosaurs Alive! uses futuristic technology that makes the animatronic creatures seem to come alive, roaring,snarling and moving. Zoo visitors will find both adult and juvenile dinos — even a nest with eggs and hatchlings.

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