Visitors can view the daily operation of a horse farm, see representations of more than 30 breeds of horses, and tour the International Museum of the Horse, which traces the importance of the horse through history. Polo, steeplechase and international equestrian competition events are held here throughout the year. Visitors can horseback ride, hike or enjoy the swimming pool, tennis courts and other recreational facilities.
Camping is also available.
A national historical landmark with meticulously landscaped grounds and paddock, shaded by dogwoods, Keeneland has been called the most beautiful racecourse in the world. It is an excellent place to enjoy a spring or fall afternoon, and features many of the horses and jockeys that go on to the Kentucky Derby. The Red Mile is the oldest existing racecourse in Lexington and one of the premier harness racing tracks in the United States. The horse farms around Lexington, some of the best and most famous in the world, have foaled 8 of the 11 Triple Crown winners. The names of some of the farms, such as Calumet and Claiborne, are known the world over and the beauty of the farms and horses are perhaps the feature that most gives Lexington its unique atmosphere and beauty.