Happy Summer Palmetto Allegros!
Join us on a tour of Kentucky’s cultural activities in the Lexington area. Over a three day period you will be visiting: Kentucky Horse Park, The Ark Encounter, Keeneland Race track and Mary Todd Lincoln House.
In addition to registering on our site, members need to sign-up for the individual events they want to attend themselves. Additionally, these activities charge an admission at the Venue that members should be prepared to pay.
NOTE: Transportation and Parking for Cultural events is on your own (or carpool with another attendee). TRANSPORTATION IS NOT INCLUDED. If we have enough participants and they want to share a van, then we may be able to arrange one.
Departure time for the event will be decided by the members the night before the event, based upon the operating hours of the Event.
Monday, June 14th., 2027 (Day 1) of the Lexington KY Cultural tour includes the following:
Kentucky Horse Park
Celebrating our relationship with the horse since 1978, the Kentucky Horse Park welcomes over one million visitors each year. Owned and operated by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the Park is a treasure to our state and a facility unlike any other in the world.
- Wednesday – Monday, Park opens 9:00am – 5:00pm (closed on Tuesdays)
- Admission Prices – $28 Adult, $23 Seniors, $21 Military
- Pay admission on arrival to the Park
Tuesday, June 15th., 2027 (Day 2) of the Lexington KY Cultural tour includes the following:
The Ark Encounter
Ark Encounter is a full‑size Noah’s Ark theme park in Williamstown, KY, featuring three decks of biblical exhibits, animal displays, and family attractions, open year‑round.
Location & Hours
- Address: 1 Ark Encounter Drive, Williamstown, KY 41097
- Hours: Mon–Sat 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (some sources list 7:00 p.m. on certain nights), Sun closed
- Nearby: 45 minutes from Cincinnati; just west of KY‑36 and I‑75 (exit 154) Ark Encounter.
What to Expect
The centerpiece is a 510 ft × 85 ft × 51 ft timber ark built to biblical dimension. Visitors tour three decks:
- Deck 1: Ark storage area, “animal kinds” models Visit Creation
- Deck 2: Pre‑flood world, Noah’s preparation, live animal exhibit (llamas, alpacas, donkeys)
- Deck 3: Noah’s living quarters, flood geology, post‑flood events, Museum of the Bible exhibit
Other attractions include a zoo, zip lines, carousel, VR experiences, concerts, and themed dining.
- The Ark Encounter, 96 Ark Encounter Drive, Williamstown, KY (859) 727-2222
- Open 9:00-6:30 Monday-Saturday, 1:00-6:30 Sunday
- ArkEncounter.com
- Tickets start at $54.99/person, $44.99 for seniors
Wednesday, June 16th., 2027 (Day 3) of the Lexington KY Cultural tour includes the following:
Keeneland Race track
Experience The Best Of Keeneland. A National Historic Landmark, Keeneland features beautifully landscaped grounds that are open to the public every day. Fans and horsemen alike are welcome to enjoy our spectacular racing, attend one of our horse sales or simply visit the grounds and celebrate Keeneland’s timeless beauty. Take a look at some of our favorite activities for fans to enjoy.
Visitors are welcome for tours, morning workouts, Keeneland Shop, the Keeneland Library, and more.
- Free, public parking will be available in The Hill and Meadow. Patrons will have access to courtesy shuttling to shuttle depot. Customer service representatives will be at each shuttle stop to help with questions.
- To enhance every guest’s experience, Keeneland observes three distinct dress codes for attire: Casual, Business Casual and Business Formal. Please review our dress code guide prior to the race meet so you can arrive dressed well for your day at the races.
- Hours: store Monday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm.
- Tours start at $35
- Book tours here: Backstretch Tour – Keeneland Reservations and Tickets
- Also have a self guided walking tour: keeneland-walking-tour.pdf
Mary Todd Lincoln House
Discover one of America’s most fascinating first ladies!
Located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, the Mary Todd Lincoln House was the family home of the wife of 16th president Abraham Lincoln. Mary Lincoln was sophisticated, educated and versed in politics. Yet, her life was marked by tragedy. Visit her childhood home to learn about her complex life from childhood to widowhood!
The first historic site dedicated to a first lady, the museum features period furniture, family portraits, and original artifacts from the Todd and Lincoln families. The museum offers both self-guided and guided tours, a small garden and a charming museum store.
Complete your visit with our downtown self-guided walking tour, grab lunch at a nearby eatery, or explore nearby destinations such as The Distillery District or historic Lexington Cemetery.
- Mary Todd Lincoln House – 578 West Main Street, Lexington, KY (859) 233-9999
- Monday-Saturday 10:00-4:00 (last entry at 3:00), closed Sunday
- Tours – Self guided, $15 – Guided, $20
- Book a visit – Plan Your Visit — Mary Todd Lincoln House
- Book Tickets
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