Explore downtown Lexington with our exclusive prearranged tours, designed especially for NIEHS event attendees! These add-on experiences offer a unique way to discover the city and can be reserved during registration for an additional fee. Space is limited, so stay tuned for more details coming soon!
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Limited Tours Available!
Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Led by University of Kentucky faculty members in the Department of Historic Preservation, you will see the courthouse square, the historic heart of Lexington, along with some of the earliest buildings to survive the many changes to the community in the last 250 years. Participants will come away with a sense of the community's evolution over two centuries.
Limit 25
1-1.5 hour
4:30 pm
Bites of the Bluegrass Walking Tour
Led by passionate Bites of the Bluegrass ambassadors, you will savor small plates at three of our chosen stops. Explore your way through rich Kentucky flavors and be drenched in southern hospitality. Along the way, you will be regaled with inclusive, fascinating accounts from Lexington's storied past, bringing the city's history to life in a unique way.
Limit 40
2 hours
4:30 pm
Arboretum Botanical Garden Walking Tour
Led by University of Kentucky faculty, you will tour the 100-acre state botanical garden on the UK campus in the heart of Lexington. Participants can explore the beautiful grounds during the autumn season, enjoy some birdwatching, and take in all the sights and sounds of nature. Kentucky is one of the best places in the country to view fall colors!
Limit 35
1-1.5 hours
4:30 pm
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See all Lexington has to offer!
Lexington, KY - Horse Capital of the World!
Horses, basketball, bluegrass and more—the best of Kentucky is right here in Lexington. Below are a few of our recommendations to make the most of your visit.
