Farms where you can meet Breeders’ Cup Champions October 26, 2026 The Breeders’ Cup Championship series is making its way back to Kentucky at the historic Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington. Use this itinerary to plan your tours for the week of the Breeders’ Cup Championship. Horse Country has many Breeders’ Cup winners from the last Championship at Keeneland to the early 2000s winners. All of these horses were champions on the track and have gone on to live in Kentucky as stallions and broodmares. Click the race name to watch the race replays and relive their wins. Don’t miss out on the chance to meet these horses before the championship series on Friday, October 30th, and Saturday, October 31st. Click here to visit the Breeders’ Cup website to learn more about the championship series or buy tickets. This itinerary is based on tour offerings for Breeders’ Cup weekend (October 25th through November 1st, 2026). Public tour offerings are also available for the rest of the year. Coolmore at Ashford Stud Coolmore at Ashford Stud is the home of champions, with multiple Breeders’ Cup winners and Triple Crown winners. It is home to very influential studs in Thoroughbred racing and even in international racing. Nysos, 2025 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Citizen Bull, 2025 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Sierra Leone, 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic Fierceness, 2023 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Golden Pal, 2020 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint & 2021 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint The Coolmore at Ashford Stud stallion tour is available on Tuesday and Wednesday of Breeders’ Cup week. They also offer tours throughout the rest of the year. Click here to book a tour and meet these champions. Sierra Leone at Coolmore at Ashford Stud in Versailles, Kentucky Gainesway Farm Gainesway Farm has a roster of eight stallions, with 2 Breeders’ Cup champions. This historic farm spans 1,500 acres and has beautiful architecture and grounds. White Abarrio recently retired to stand at stud for Gainesway this year after his impressive racing career. White Abarrio, 2023 Breeders’ Cup Classic Karokontie, 2014 Breeders’ Cup Mile Gainesway Farm offers tours on select dates. Click here to learn more and book a tour. Karokantie at Gainesway Farm in Lexington, Kentucky Godolphin at Gainsborough Farm Gainsborough Farm is one of Godolphin’s broodmare facilities in Kentucky. They have two Breeders’ Cup winners who have since been broodmares, are now retired to pasture, and are known as the “Golden Girls”. Round Pond, 2006 Breeders’ Cup Distaff Ashado, 2004 Breeders’ Cup Distaff Godolphin at Gainsborough Farm offers tours Wednesday through Sunday during Breeders’ Cup week. Click here to learn more and book a tour. Ashado at Godolphin at Gainsborough Farm in Versailles, Kentucky Godolphin at Jonabell Farm Godolphin at Jonabell Farm is Godolphin’s stallion farm in Kentucky and is home to the Darley stallions. They have a stacked roster of stallions and has multiple Breeders’ Cup champions. Cody’s Wish was the first horse to win the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile two years in a row. Cody’s Wish, 2022 & 2023 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Essential Quality, 2020 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Nyquist, 2015 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Street Sense, 2006 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Godolphin at Jonabell Farm offers public tours Wednesday through Sunday during Breeders’ Cup week. Click here to learn more and book a tour. Cody’s Wish at Godolphin at Jonabell Farm in Lexington, Kentucky Lane’s End Farm Lane’s End Farm is renowned for housing legendary stallions, several of whom are Breeders’ Cup winners. Among them is Flightline, the most recent Breeders’ Cup Classic champion at Keeneland. Lane’s End Farm is also home to Zenyatta, whom guests can meet on the shuttle tour. More Than Looks, 2024 Breeders’ Cup Mile Flightline, 2022 Breeders’ Cup Classic City of Light, 2018 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Liam’s Map, 2015 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Zenyatta, 2008 Breeders’ Cup Ladies Classic & 2009 Breeders’ Cup Classic The Lanes End Stallion complex offers tours Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday of Breeders’ Cup week. The Lanes End Shuttle tour is offered Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday of Breeders’ Cup week. Click here for the Stallion Complex tour and click here for the Shuttle Tour to learn more and book a tour. Flightline at Lane’s End Farm in Versailles, Kentucky Mill Ridge Farm Mill Ridge Farm features a roster of three stallions, along with mares, foals, and yearlings. During the tour, guests will learn about the farm’s history, including its significant role in the opening of Keeneland. This experience provides an in-depth look at the Thoroughbred breeding industry. Aloha West, 2021 Breeders’ Cup Sprint Oscar Performance, 2016 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile The Mill Ridge Farm tour offers public tours every day of Breeders’ Cup week. Click here to learn more and book your tour. Oscar Performance at Mill Ridge Farm in Lexington, Kentucky Kentucky Horse Park The Kentucky Horse Park is a great place to learn about equine history and different breeds from around the world, and they offer horse-drawn trolley rides. There are two museums on the property, the American Saddlebred Museum and the International Museum of the Horse. It also has a Hall of Champions barn and allows guests to see the champions that live there. Accelerate, 2018 Breeders’ Cup Classic The Kentucky Horse Park is open to the public from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and offers ticketed access to the Hall of Champions. Click here to check out their website and learn more. Kentucky Horse Park Hall of Champions in Lexington, Kentucky Old Friends Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement is a sanctuary for retired Thoroughbred racehorses. Old Friends was founded in 2003 as a new concept in Thoroughbred aftercare. Once these living legends arrive at Old Friends, they stay for life. Guests will meet and interact with these horses while learning about their stories. It is home to two Breeders’ Cup winners, Little Mike and Stormy Liberal. Little Mike, 2012 Breeders’ Cup Turf Stormy Liberal, 2017 & 2018 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint Old Friends offers public tours daily. Click here to visit their website and book a tour. Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement in Georgetown, Kentucky Resolute Racing Resolute Racing is home to some powerhouse mares who dominated Breeders’ Cup races. Champion mares Goodnight, Olive, and Caravel call Resolute Racing home. Since their Breeders’ Cup wins, they have both started their second careers as broodmares. Goodnight Olive has had two colts, and Caravel is in foal to Not This Time for her first foal. Goodnight Olive, 2022 & 2023 Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint Caravel, 2022 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint Goodnight Olive and her first colt “Ollie” at Resolute Racing in Midway, Kentucky Spendthrift Farm Spendthrift Farm has a roster of 30 stallions, including the Kentucky Derby and Breeders’ Cup Classic winner, Authentic. Along with him, his sire, Into Mischief, also resides at Spendthrift Farm. This farm has a long-standing history in Thoroughbred racing. Authentic, 2020 Breeders’ Cup Classic Vino Rosso, 2019 Breeders’ Cup Classic Goldencents, 2013 & 2014 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile The Spendthrift Farm Stallion Complex tour is offered Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday of Breeders’ Cup week. Click here to learn more and book your tour. Authentic at Spendthrift Farm in Lexington, Kentucky WinStar Farm WinStar Farm is home to several Breeders’ Cup winners and boasts an impressive roster of stallions. This includes TizNow, the 2001 Breeders’ Cup champion known as America’s racehorse. He delivered an outstanding performance and went on to become an influential sire. WinStar Farm is also home to Life Is Good, who has produced successful two-year-olds this year. Straight No Chaser, 2024 Breeders’ Cup Sprint Life Is Good, 2021 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile TizNow, 2001 Breeders’ Cup Classic WinStar Farm offers tours Monday through Wednesday of Breeders’ Cup week. They also offer tours throughout the rest of the year. Click here to learn more and book your tour. Life Is Good at WinStar Farm in Versailles, Kentucky Enjoy the best of Horse Country during Breeders’ Cup week and meet these champions! Note: This itinerary is a suggestion only and is based on a sample of what tours may be available October 28th- November 1st during Breeders’ Cup Week of 2026. 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.
Breeders’ Cup Week Itinerary October 26, 2026 The Breeders’ Cup Championship series is making its way back to Kentucky at the historic Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington. Use this itinerary to plan your Breeders’ Cup weekend and meet past winners and learn about connections in Horse Country. VisitLEX is hosting the Breeders’ Cup Festival with daily events leading up to the Breeders’ Cup Championships. Whether you are headed to the races or want to meet past winners, there’s a tour for everyone to enjoy. Click here to see VisitLEX Breeders’ Cup Festival Events. This itinerary is based on tour offerings for Breeders’ Cup weekend (October 29th through November 1st, 2026). THURSDAY TOUR 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Start your morning at Keeneland and watch the morning workouts of the Breeders’ Cup contenders. Guests will get an inside look at how these contenders prepare for their race day. Learn about these contenders and the history of the Breeders’ Cup Championship at Keeneland. This is a unique experience to see these horses before they take the big stage on the weekend. The Keeneland Breeders’ Cup Morning Works tour is offered Monday through Thursday during Breeders’ Cup week. Click here to learn more and book your tour. EXPLORE 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Enjoy a home-style breakfast at Keeneland’s Track Kitchen. The Track Kitchen is a Keeneland staple that many exercise riders, trainers, and jockeys frequent. After breakfast, head over to the Keeneland shop to see their newest items. They have great souvenirs to take with you, including Breeders’ Cup merch. TOUR 2:00 p.m – 3:00 p.m Visit the Spendthrift Farm stallion complex to see their large roster of 30 stallions. They have three stallions that have won Breeders’ Cup races. In 2020, Authentic won the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland. In 2019, Vino Rosso won the Breeders’ Cup Classic, and Mitole won the Breeders’ Cup Sprint. Visit Spendthrift Farm to see these champions in their second careers. The Spendthrift Farm Stallion Complex tour is offered on Thursday and Sunday of Breeders’ Cup weekend. Click here to learn more and book your tour. Spendthrift Farm is 21 minutes (13.2 miles) from Keeneland Racecourse. Breeders’ Cup morning works at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky The Stallion complex at Spendthrift Farm in Lexington, Kentucky FRIDAY TOUR 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Visit Taylor Made Farm’s stallion complex to see their impressive roster, including Not This Time. Not This Time has sired Breeders’ Cup contenders and one winner. Among them are Cy Fair, who won the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint in 2025, and Magnitude, who is qualified for this year’s Breeders’ Cup Classic. Don’t miss the chance to see the sires of these famed racehorses and the rest of their stallions. The Taylor Made Farm tour is offered every day of Breeders’ Cup week. Click here to learn more and book your tour. EXPLORE 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Grab lunch at a local hotspot, Dad’s Favorite Deli. Dad’s Favorite is a great sandwich shop and has many options, including daily specials. Taylor Made Farm is 24 minutes (13.1 miles) from Dad’s Favorite Deli. EXPLORE 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. The Breeders’ Cup Championship starts on Friday, October 29th. Friday is the future stars day, including the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint and the Juvenile Fillies. It will be a great day of racing. If you’re watching from home, pick up a free VisitLEX host package with decor, recipes, cocktail ideas, and a visitor guide to “purple up.” Tune in to watch Breeders’ Cup coverage on NBC, USA Network, FanDuel TV, and Peacock at 1:00 p.m. ET. Click here to request a VisitLEX host package. Not This Time at Taylor Made Farm in Nicholasville, Kentucky The Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington, Kentucky SATURDAY TOUR 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Spend the morning at Three Chimneys Farm to visit their stallion complex and discover their rich history. One of their standout stallions, Gun Runner, won the Breeders’ Cup Classic in 2017 and retired with over $15 million in earnings. Explore the farm’s involvement in raising and racing nine Grade 1 winners, including Seattle Slew, and the lasting legacy they have created in American Thoroughbred racing. The Stallion complex tour at Three Chimneys Farm is offered Thursday through Sunday in October 2026. Learn more and plan your visit by clicking here. EXPLORE 11:45 – 12:30 p.m. Grab lunch to go from Midway Bakery, close to the charming downtown of Midway. Midway Bakery is one of many local restaurants owned by acclaimed chef Quita Michel. They have great sandwiches and fresh bakery items. Midway Bakery is 6 minutes (4.3 miles) from Three Chimneys Farm. TOUR 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m Whether you’re heading to the Breeders’ Cup Championship Saturday or hosting a watch party, this will be a day to remember. The Breeders’ Cup Classic runs on Saturday, accompanied by 11 other races for older horses. Tune in to Breeders’ Cup coverage at 1:00 p.m. ET on NBC, USA Network, FanDuel TV, and Peacock. Gun Runner at Three Chimney’s Farm in Lexington, Kentucky The paddock at Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington, Kentucky SUNDAY 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Visit Godolphin at Jonabell Farm and see the Darley stallions. This includes Cody’s Wish, who won the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile back-to-back in 2022 and 2023. He has an incredible story and is a champion racehorse. Guests will also see 2020 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Essential Quality. Learn about their famed careers as racehorses and their progeny. The Jonabell Farm Stallion tour is offered Thursday through Sunday during Breeders’ Cup week. TOUR 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Visit Lane’s End Farm to see their champion stallions, including several Breeders’ Cup winners. These winners include More Than Looks, the 2024 Mile winner, and City of Light, the 2018 Dirt Mile winner. The farm is also home to Flightline, the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Classic winner at Keeneland. The Lane’s End Stallion Complex tour is offered on Sunday, November 1st. Click here to learn more and book your tour. Lane’s End Farm is 21 minutes (11.9 miles) from Jonabell Farm. EXPLORE 12:45 – 2:00 p.m. Take a short drive to Wallace Station, a beloved local staple. They serve sandwiches on homemade bread from Midway Bakery and a variety of comforting meals. They have a great outdoor patio and racehorse memorabilia inside. Wallace Station is 6 minutes (3.5 miles) from Lane’s End Farm. TOUR 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Visit Mill Ridge Farm to see their stallions, mares, weanlings, and yearlings. The farm is home to two Breeders’ Cup winners: Oscar Performance and Aloha West. Oscar Performance captured the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf in 2016, while Aloha West won the Breeders’ Cup Sprint in 2021. Mill Ridge Farm has bred, raised, or sold eight Breeders’ Cup winners in total. The Mill Ridge Farm tour is offered every day. Click here to learn more and book your tour. Mill Ridge Farm is 21 minutes (12.9 miles) from Wallace Station. Flightline’s victory in the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky Cody’s Wish winning the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile in 2022 at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky Note: This itinerary is a suggestion only and is based on a sample of what tours may be available October 28th- November 1st during Breeders’ Cup Week of 2026. 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.
Day Trip Itinerary: Pin Oak Stud and Woodford Reserve September 17, 2026 Central Kentucky is a region known for producing the world’s best racehorses and Bourbon. Some of the world’s top horse farms and distilleries sit among the rolling hills of the Bluegrass. Follow this itinerary for a full day exploring Kentucky’s Horse Country, including an interactive horse farm tour, locally-sourced meal and distillery tour. This itinerary is based off of tour offerings in Summer and Fall of 2026. TOUR 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. See how racehorses are trained and cared for on a tour of the Pin Oak Training Center. Pin Oak’s private training center includes a dirt training track, turf gallops, multiple barns with wide shedrows, ample paddock space for turnout and more. Learn how racehorses are kept in peak condition, and meet some of Pin Oak’s racehorses. The Pin Oak Stud Training Center Experience is offered on most weekdays at 10:30 a.m., which can be booked by clicking here. Pin Oak Stud is located near some of the world’s leading distilleries. Meet racehorses at Pin Oak Stud in Versailles. EAT 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Enjoy lunch at one of Central Kentucky’s favorite local spots, Wallace Station Deli and Bakery. Wallace Station is owned by Ouita Michel, a famed Kentucky chef known for her emphasis on locally-sourced ingredients and farm to table meals. Located in the heart of Horse Country on the scenic Old Frankfort Pike, and just a few minutes from Pin Oak Stud, Wallace Station is a must-visit stop when touring the Bluegrass. Wallace Station is located on scenic Old Frankfort Pike, in the heart of Horse Country. Enjoy a locally-sourced meal at Wallace Station Deli and Bakery in Midway, Kentucky. TOUR 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Meet mares and foals at Pin Oak Stud’s nursery division, located on Old Frankfort Pike in Midway. Guests will have the chance to pet and feed peppermints to momma mares and young horses, the future athletes of Pin Oak’s racing stable. Throughout the tour, the expert tour guide will provide insight on how racehorses are raised, and why Kentucky is widely considered the best place in the world to raise these horses. The Pin Oak Stud Nursery Experience is offered most days at 1:30 p.m., learn more and plan your visit by clicking here. The Pin Oak Stud nursery division is home to mares, foals and yearlings. Meet momma mares and young foals at Pin Oak Stud’s nursery division. EXPLORE 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Visit one of Kentucky’s most famed distilleries, Woodford Reserve, to learn about the process of crafting Bourbon, from fermentation to distilling to bottling, and every step in between. Woodford Reserve’s stunning campus is the setting for a fascinating tour, with opportunities to experience a guided tasting or enjoy a craft cocktail. Learn more and book a visit of Woodford Reserve by clicking here. Explore the grounds of Woodford Reserve with a guided tour. Enjoy a guided Bourbon tasting at Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky. Note: This itinerary is a suggestion only and is based on a sample of what tours may be available summer and fall of 2026. 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.
Day Trip Itinerary: Diamond A Farm and Castle & Key Distillery September 15, 2026 Central Kentucky is a region known for producing the world’s best racehorses and Bourbon. Some of the world’s top horse farms and distilleries sit among the rolling hills of the Bluegrass. Follow this itinerary for a full day exploring Kentucky’s Horse Country, including an interactive horse farm tour, locally-sourced meal and distillery tour. This itinerary is based off of tour offerings in Summer and Fall of 2026. TOUR 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Meet momma mares and young foals on a tour of Taylor Made at Diamond A Farm in Versailles. This highly interactive tour takes guests behind-the-scenes of a leading Thoroughbred breeding operation, with many opportunities to pet and feed horses. Throughout the tour, guests will learn about the fascinating world of Thoroughbred breeding and racing, and have the chance to meet leading broodmares and their offspring. Tours of Taylor Made at Diamond A Farm are offered daily at 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m, which can be booked by clicking here. Taylor Made at Diamond A Farm is located near some of the world’s leading distilleries. Meet young Thoroughbreds at Taylor Made’s Diamond A Farm in Versailles. EAT 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Take the backroads to The Stave, a beloved Kentucky eatery located in the heart of Horse and Bourbon Country! The Stave is just a few minutes from major distilleries like Castle & Key, Woodford Reserve, and more, along with horse farms like Taylor Made at Diamond A Farm and Pin Oak Stud. The Stave utilizes locally-sourced ingredients to elevate classic Kentucky favorites, like pimento cheese, burgoo, fried chicken, and more. Take the backroads to enjoy classic horse farm views, including farms like Pin Oak Stud. The Stave is a beloved Kentucky restaurant, located near leading horse farms and distilleries. EXPLORE 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Visit one of Kentucky’s most unique distilleries, Castle & Key, located in Frankfort, Kentucky, just a short drive from Versailles, Kentucky. Castle & Key’s distillery is set against a stunning backdrop of gardens and historic architecture. Guided tours of the property are offered daily, providing a fascinating look at their spirits and facility. Learn more and book a visit of Castle & Key by clicking here. Castle & Key offers tours daily. Photo courtesy of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®. Explore the stunning, historic grounds of Castle & Key Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo courtesy of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®. Note: This itinerary is a suggestion only and is based on a sample of what tours may be available summer and fall of 2026. 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.
Day Trip Itinerary: Horses and Bourbon in Louisville, Kentucky September 15, 2026 Kentucky is known worldwide for horses and Bourbon, and the Louisville, Kentucky area combines the best of both. Follow this itinerary for a full day exploring Kentucky’s Horse Country, including visits with retired racehorses, and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, with a distillery tour and more. This itinerary is based off of tour offerings in Summer and Fall of 2026. TOUR 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Experience the tranquility of horses being horses at the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s sanctuary farm at Chestnut Hall. Located in Prospect, about 15 miles from Louisville, the farm is home to a herd of retired racehorses. When visiting TRF at Chestnut Hall, guests will have the chance to get hands on with the horses, feeding peppermints and petting them while learning about their stories, from the racetrack to retirement. Tours of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation at Chestnut Hall are offered daily at 11 a.m., which can be booked by clicking here. Enjoy the tranquility of a horse farm, just a short drive from downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Get up close and personal with retired racehorses at Chestnut Hall in Prospect, Kentucky. EAT 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Grab lunch between tours at Market on 42 in Goshen. Just a five minute drive away from both Chestnut Hall and Second Stride, this locally-owned market sources many of their goods from local farms. Grab a freshly made sandwich and enjoy lunch on the porch! Enjoy a locally-sourced sandwich from Market on 42. Market on 42 is located in the historic Goshen Store. TOUR 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Get an inside look at how racehorses become riding horses with a tour of Second Stride in Prospect, Kentucky. Second Stride retrains Thoroughbreds for second careers as riding horses, providing them with the foundation and skills to succeed in a variety of disciplines, including jumping, dressage, barrel racing and so much more. When touring Second Stride, guests will learn about the retraining process and have the chance to meet some of the horses in training. Plus, say hello to the Second Stride ambassador horses – Kentucky Derby contender Twinspired and graded stakes winner Warrior’s Club. Tours of Second Stride are offered every weekday at 1 p.m., and can be booked by clicking here. Meet retired racehorses at Second Stride in Prospect, Kentucky. Learn how racehorses are trained to be riding horses at Second Stride. EXPLORE After your tour of Second Stride, take a short drive to Louisville to experience Kentucky’s Bourbon culture! Immerse yourself in the Bourbon industry with a tour of Angel’s Envy, a fully-operational distillery located in Downtown Louisville. Get an inside look at how elite Bourbon is distilled and bottled, with the chance to enjoy a taste of Angel’s Envy at the conclusion of the tour, responsibly, of course! Tours of Angel’s Envy are booked daily, and you can learn more by clicking here. Continue the fun with a visit to the Frazier Museum, an official welcome center for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® and a museum highlighting all things Kentucky, from the state’s history to its culture, and more. For sports fans, we highly recommend a visit to the Louisville Slugger Museum, which offers factory tours and engaging exhibits about the history of baseball. Learn more about what Louisville has to offer from Go To Louisville. Angel’s Envy Distillery is located in downtown Louisville. Photo courtesy of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®. Learn more about America’s Native Spirit at the Frazier Museum. Photo courtesy of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®. Note: This itinerary is a suggestion only and is based on a sample of what tours may be available summer and fall of 2026. 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.
Day Trip Itinerary: Lane’s End Farm and Bluegrass Distillers September 14, 2026 Enjoy a day combining the best of Kentucky’s Horse Country and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail with a visit to Lane’s End Farm and Bluegrass Distillers at Elkwood Farm. See champion stallions and meet mares & foals before getting an inside look at how Kentucky bourbon is distilled and bottled. This itinerary is based off of tour offerings in Summer and Fall of 2026. TOUR Sitting on 2,300 acres, Lane’s End Farm is one of Kentucky’s leading Thoroughbred breeding operations. During this experience guests will get a tour of the stallion complex and learn about the rich history of the farm. Their stallion division is home to champions such as Flightline, Candy Ride, Liam’s Map, and Union Rags. Guests will learn about each stallion’s race record, pedigree, and progeny. A handful of stallions will be brought out for guests to view, similar to showings for clients assessing which stallions they might breed to their mares. The Lane’s End Farm Stallion Tour is offered six days a week at 10 a.m., which can be booked by clicking here. The stallion tour at Lane’s End Farm Versailles, Kentucky Honor A.P. at Lane’s End Farm in Versailles, Kentucky TOUR Stay for the Lane’s End Shuttle Tour for a well-rounded experience at this famed farm. The shuttle experience takes guests to see the nursery division, where they could meet mares and foals, yearlings and retired broodmares. This tour is interactive for guests to get hands on with mares and foals. Among their retired mares is the famed Zenyatta, who is now retired from racing and breeding. The Lane’s End Farm shuttle experience is offered six days a week at 11:30 am. This tour can be booked separately by clicking here. The shuttle tour of Lane’s End Farm in Versailles, Kentucky The shuttle tour of Lane’s End Farm in Versailles, Kentucky EXPLORE After spending the morning at Lane’s End Farm, head to lunch at the Brown Barrel in downtown Midway. It is named in honor of Winston Eugene Peace who made bourbon barrels for more than 25 years. One of their most notable dishes is the classic Kentucky hot brown. They also offer a nice selection of bourbon for sale to complete Kentucky experience. Click here to check out their website and learn more. The Brown Barrel is 10 minutes (5.4 miles) from Lane’s End Farm. The Brown Barrel in Midway, Kentucky The Brown Barrel in Midway, Kentucky EXPLORE After lunch, head over to Bluegrass Distillers at Elkwood Farm. They were founded in 2012, starting the operation in Lexington before moving to Elkwood Farm in Midway. Bluegrass Distillers is a small batch distillery that hand mashes their grain, which has earned their spirits national recognition. They offer tours and tastings and be sure not to miss their feature Bourbon and Chocolate Pairing Tasting! Bluegrass Distillers offers tours from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm every hour, 7 days a week. Click here to check their schedule and book a tour. Bluegrass Distillers is located 12 minutes (6.6 miles) from Lane’s End Farm. Bluegrass Distillers at Elkwood Farm in Midway, Kentucky. The stunning Elkwood Farm, home to Bluegrass Distillers. Note: This itinerary is a suggestion only and is based on a sample of what tours may be available summer and fall of 2026. 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.
Kentucky: The Land of Horses and Bourbon July 1, 2026 Experience the best of both in Central Kentucky, from world class bourbon distilleries to breeding farms. Woodford County, Kentucky is home to some of the best Thoroughbred breeding farms in the world, and is a part of Kentucky’s renowned bourbon country. Learn more about what makes this area so special, and find out why it is home to the best racehorses and best bourbon. This itinerary is based off of tour offerings in Summer and Fall of 2026. Saturday TOUR Start your morning with a tour of Taylor Made at Diamond A Farm in Versailles, Kentucky. This storied farm has a rich history of horses and bourbon, and was once home to legends like Cigar, Azeri and more. Today, the farm is home to top broodmares like Spice is Nice, whose son Renegade was second in the 2026 Kentucky Derby. This immersive experience showcases a leading Thoroughbred nursery farm, and provides guests with the special opportunity to pet and feed mares and foals. Taylor Made at Diamond A Farm offers tours daily at 10 a.m., which can be booked by clicking here. Diamond A Farm in Versailles sits next to the famed Woodford Reserve Distillery. Get up close and personal to mares and foals on a tour of Taylor Made at Diamond A Farm. EXPLORE Visit Woodford Reserve Distillery, just a few minutes from Taylor Made at Diamond A Farm. Woodford Reserve offers immersive tours and tastings that provide a unique insight into the world of Bourbon. Even if you don’t have time for a tour, we highly recommend visiting the gift shop to grab a drink from the bar and pick up a bottle of Bourbon or another gift to commemorate your time in Kentucky. As always, be sure to enjoy responsibly, and check out our friends at the Kentucky Bourbon Trail for more details about Bourbon tours in Kentucky. Woodford Reserve is located 2.4 miles (about a 4 minute drive) from Taylor Made at Diamond A Farm. Bourbon barrels at Woodford Reserve in Versailles, Kentucky. Tastings at Woodford Reserve in Versailles, Kentucky. Sunday TOUR Enjoy a shuttle ride through a stunning horse farm and learn more about a worldwide breeding and racing operation with a tour of Godolphin’s Gainsborough Farm. Gainsborough Farm is home to momma mares and baby foals, including some of Godolphin’s top broodmares. Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty was born and raised on this farm! Godolphin at Gainsborough Farm offers tours at 10 a.m. + 1 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Gainsborough Farm is located about 3.5 miles (8 minutes) from Woodford Reserve Distillery Meet mares and foals at Gainsborough Farm in Versailles. Meet future champions at Godolphin’s Gainsborough Farm in Versailles. EXPLORE Bluegrass Distillers is another Woodford County distillery with a unique approach to bourbon. They were founded in 2012 in Lexington, before moving to their current location in Midway, Kentucky in 2020. Bluegrass Distillers is a small batch distillery that hand-mashes their grain, which has earned their spirits national recognition. They offer tours and tastings on most days, including a can’t-miss Bourbon and Chocolate Pairing Tasting! Bluegrass Distillers is located 8.3 miles (about 13 minutes) from Gainsborough Farm. Bluegrass Distillers at Elkwood Farm in Midway, Kentucky. The stunning Elkwood Farm, home to Bluegrass Distillers. EXPLORE After your day of horses and bourbon, head to the charming town of Midway for dinner and shopping. This historic town has even been featured in Hallmark movies! Enjoy dinner at local favorites like Holly Hill Inn, Brown Barrel, Goose and Gander and more, or drive a few more miles into Horse Country to stop at the famed Wallace Station. Visit the Midway Museum or one of the many stores in charming downtown Midway, Kentucky. Enjoy dinner at Wallace Station Deli and Bakery in Midway, Kentucky. Note: This itinerary is a suggestion only and is based on a sample of what tours may be available summer of 2026. 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.
