Quick Custom Trip Creator
Road Trip Radar


Add a New Route



Kentucky Horse Farms Tour

Average rating:
This road has been rated by 0 visitors
 
Author Info
This road trip was originally submitted by Guest on April 27, 2010

Trip Length: 29 miles


From The Author

Scenery You'll See
This is an incredible scenic route that will knock your socks off! You'll be traveling through Kentucky's dairy and tobacco farms mixed with beautiful thoroughbred horse farms outlined in black or white plank fences. As the route takes you up into Kentucky's rugged Red River Gorge you'll be able to enjoy spectacular views of the surroundings from some of the valley's 300ft sandstone cliffs.
Towns/Cities You'll Pass By/Through
Wilmore Kentucky is my favorite town along this drive. It has a nice historic main street that you want to take some time checking out the historic architecture. Other than that, Pleasant Hills (Shaker Village) is a must stop and there are other nice small towns along the path. Also if you like curves, keep in mind that many of the roads have sharp turns and steep climbs. You will be traveling through the Kentucky River Gorge lined at many points by 300-foot bluffs. Some portions of the route lead you up a path scaling these bluffs giving you fantastic views. The route finishes of in some great rolling hills.
Attractions & Points-of-Interests Along the Way
Traveling 10 miles or so south of Lexington will bring you to Almahurst Farm, an extremely historic farm for both standardbreds and thoroughbreds. It is neatly outlined with a white picket fence and decorated with some well groomed barns and stables. Continuing on, the route will take you to the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill also known as Shakertown, that once was one of the largest Shaker communities. The town is on display and there are tours of the restored buildings available for visitors (606-734-3314). If you drive eight miles to the south you come upon the small town of Harrodsburg, Kentucky's oldest permanent settlement founded back in 1774. It was the first white settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains and was built as a "palisade village" to provide protection from Indians. At Old Fort Harrod State Park (606-734-3314) you can see a full-scale replica of the original fort and the log cabin that Abraham Lincoln's parents were married in. The cabin, known as the Lincoln Marriage Cabin, was moved to the park from its original setting several miles west of Harrodsburg.
Forest Views  Hilly or Curvy  Historical Points  Urban Sites  Water Scenery 

From Contributors Like You

Recommended Attractions / Points of Interest

Add Your Own Recommended Attractions / Points of Interest

Reviewed by Guest on May 11, 2023
(0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Attraction type: other
Was this review helpful? Yes | No

Reviewed by Guest on May 10, 2023
(0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Attraction type: winery or winery area
Was this review helpful? Yes | No

Reviewed by Guest on October 6, 2022
(0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Was this review helpful? Yes | No

Reviewed by Guest on October 3, 2022
(0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Was this review helpful? Yes | No

Reviewed by Guest on September 28, 2022
(0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Was this review helpful? Yes | No

Reviewed by Guest on August 2, 2022
(0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Was this review helpful? Yes | No

Reviewed by Guest on October 30, 2021
(0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Was this review helpful? Yes | No

Reviewed by Guest on November 4, 2020
(0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Was this review helpful? Yes | No

Reviewed by Guest on July 10, 2020
(0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Attraction type: historical point
Was this review helpful? Yes | No

Reviewed by Guest on July 4, 2020
(0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Was this review helpful? Yes | No

Reviewed by Guest on June 27, 2020
(0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Was this review helpful? Yes | No

Reviewed by Guest on May 25, 2020
(0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Was this review helpful? Yes | No

Reviewed by Guest on May 20, 2020
(0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Was this review helpful? Yes | No

Reviewed by Guest on May 13, 2020
(0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Was this review helpful? Yes | No

Reviewed by Guest on May 13, 2020
(0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Was this review helpful? Yes | No

Reviewed by Guest on April 8, 2020
(0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Was this review helpful? Yes | No

Reviewed by Guest on April 3, 2020
(0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Was this review helpful? Yes | No

Reviewed by Guest on March 9, 2020
(0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
 

Visitors who liked this road trip also liked:

No recommendations yet.

Filed under
Road Trip Info > Road Trip Routes > Kentucky




 
 

The Best Scenic Drives

See a list of the most popular scenic drives & road trips in the US.
Click here

This Month's Top Trippers

See a listing showing just who has added the most road trip information for this month.
Click here

Classic "Road Games"

Check out some of these classic "car games" ... help you and the kids enjoy the ride!
Click here

Traveling With Pets???

When traveling with furry friends, you need to keep these tips in mind....
Click here

Press Release #1

Just in time to help you with your summer travel planning - welcome to the new BestRoadTripPlanner.com!
Click here
 
 
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming