Lexington, Kentucky, is a city that has been defined by history, horses and bourbon distilleries. This is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy a wonderful vacation right in the middle of the eastern United States. Whether you are looking to go horseback riding or tour a bourbon distillery, you are bound to find something for you and your family to enjoy.

The American Saddlebred Museum is a great place to learn about this incredible breed of horses. Located on the grounds of Lexington Horse Park, this is an exciting destination to start your tour of the horses.

If you want to take your family horseback riding, you cannot miss Deer Run Stables. Enjoy either a one hour trail ride on your own, or take off on a guided trail ride with a guide from the stables.

Horse racing holds a place in Lexington's heart and is something you cannot miss while visiting. Head out to Keenland Thoroughbred Racing and watch the two-year thoroughbreds race around the track at break neck speed.

Step back in time on a visit to Ashland, the Henry Clay estate. This eighteen-room mansion belonged to Henry Clay, a statesmen for the union that held the role of Speaker of the House longer than anyone in the history of the country.

There are many civil war sites that are waiting to be explored. In a state that saw over four hundred civil war battles, there is plenty of history just waiting to be discovered.

Visit the Bluegrass Heritage Museum to learn about Lexington's rich heritage. The museum is located in a Romanesque Revival building on South Main Street and explores the history of bluegrass from the first European contact with Native Americans to the present.

Bourbon is another staple of Lexington's history. Take a tour of the Four Roses Bourbon Distillery and enjoy the bourbon tasting afterwards. Do not forget to take home a bottle of the fine liquor to remember this wonderful trip.

If you are looking for a more well-known bourbon, try the Wild Turkey Distillery. A tour of this true working distillery will take you behind the scenes to see how some of the finest bourbon is made.

No matter what you are looking for, be it horses, history, or bourbon, you are sure to find more places to visit than you can possibly see in one trip. From betting on your favorite horse at the races to visiting the multiple civil war sites to tasting some of the world's best bourbon, you cannot help but have a vacation that you will never forget.