Itineraries A Summer Day in Prospect and Louisville, Kentucky June 11, 2025 Prospect, Kentucky, is located just a thirty minute drive from downtown Louisville, Kentucky. This charming small town sits among the picturesque rolling hills and horse farms that Kentucky is well known for, and provides a great opporunity for a day trip when visiting Derby City. We’ve put together this itinerary with some of our favorite spots to tour, eat and explore in a day to enjoy the best that Louisville and Prospect have to offer, from horses to history, bourbon and more! Note: This itinerary is a suggestion only and is based on a sample of what tours may be available in spring and summer of 2025. Each Horse Country tour requires that guests be ticketed in advance. Tickets are available for purchase at www.visithorsecountry.com or by calling 859-963-1004. Though this info has been researched & is being shared in good faith, tour availability is subject to change. TOUR Start off your day with a tour of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s Sanctuary Farm at Chestnut Hall. This 25 acre farm is home to 11 retired racehorses who are enjoying their days as ambassadors for the Thoroughbred breed. When visiting Chestnut Hall, you’ll have a chance to learn more about the day to day lives of these horses, how they are cared for, and the nationwide efforts of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. TRF at Chestnut Hall offers tours daily at 11am, which can be booked by clicking here. Meet retired racehorses at Chestnut Hall in Prospect, Kentucky. The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s Sanctuary Farm at Chestnut Hall is home to a herd of 11 horses. EAT Enjoy a quick lunch at Market on 42, located less than a five minute drive down the road from Chestnut Hall and Second Stride. This historic deli and grocery is centered around locally produced food, with a stellar sandwich menu and fresh baked goods. Browse the selection of grocery items and local meats and produce while waiting for your meal to be made fresh. Market on 42 is a great stop for a fresh, locally-sourced meal between tours. TOUR Learn all about how racehorses are transitioned to careers after racing on a tour of Second Stride. Second Stride is a leading equine adoption organization that focuses on providing professional retraining, rehabilitation and placement for Thoroughbreds of all ages. You’ll have a chance to meet some of the adoptable horses, as well as ambassador horses like Warrior’s Club, General A Rod and Twinspired. Second Stride offers tours daily (except Sundays) at 1pm, which can be booked by clicking here. Feed peppermints to retired racehorses and learn about retraining at Second Stride. Second Stride in Prospect, Kentucky. EXPLORE It’s just a short drive down the world to Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city and the home of the Kentucky Derby! Louisville has an abundance of activities to check out, from bourbon to baseball, horses to history, and so much more. Churchill Downs hosts live racing throughout the year (be sure to check the calendar here), and offers tours of the facility and barn area. To get the full experience, we recommend visiting the Kentucky Derby Museum, which is dedicated to showcasing the stories of the Run for the Roses. Some of our favorite spots in Downtown Louisville include the Frazier History Museum (the official starting point of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail), the Louisville Slugger Museum and various distilleries. Churchill Downs in Lousiville hosts live horse racing throughout the year. Note: This itinerary is a suggestion only and is based on a sample of what tours may be available in spring and summer of 2025. Each Horse Country tour requires that guests be ticketed in advance. Tickets are available for purchase at www.visithorsecountry.com or by calling 859-963-1004. Though this info has been researched & is being shared in good faith, tour availability is subject to change.
