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Kentucky backcountry, over hills, along creeks and beneath lush, leafy canopies.
What can we say? We were born to be wild. In addition to the two dozen horses and miles of trails at Whispering Woods, enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, picnic tables, playground and a tack shop stocked with saddles, souvenirs, t-shirts and more. Reservations are required for trail rides.
Website: www.whisperingwoodstrails.com
Phone: 502-570-9663
Address: 265 Wright Lane, Georgetown, KY 40324
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Meet equine A-listers like Silver Charm—the oldest living Kentucky Derby winner, Kentucky Derby and
Preakness Stakes winner, I’ll Have Another, and Breeders’ Cup World Champion, Little Mike. About 175 equine athletes cavort, pose for pics and generally live their best life at this award-winning aftercare facility.
Get up close and personal with these celebrities of the turf as well as farm mascot, Little Silver Charm—a miniature horse with a big personality—on a guided tour. Pet them. Feed them carrots. And learn all about their million-dollar glory days.
GENERAL GUIDED WALKING TOUR
Daily General Guided Tours - Starting March 3rd, 2025
Your tour guide will lead a 1½ hour walking tour, introducing you to approximately 15 Old Friends retirees including Kentucky Derby winners Silver Charm, I'll Have Another, Big Brown and Hall of Fame member Lava Man.
- Tour cost $30.00 per person. (Children must be 10+)
- Reservations required.
- Maximum tour size 20 people. We cannot accommodate children under 10.
- Limited golf cart availability.
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
FOUNDERS TOUR
Founder’s Tour with Michael Blowen Available Most Fridays - Starting April, 2025
Old Friends founder Michael Blowen leads your 1½ hour tour, introducing you to 10-15 Old Friends residents including 1997 Kentucky Derby winner Silver Charm and Hall of Fame member Lava Man.
- Tour cost $100.00 per person.
- Reservations required.
- Maximum tour size 15 people. We cannot accommodate children under 10.
- Limited golf cart availability.
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
EVERY HORSE ON THE FARM TOUR
Available select Sundays in 2025
A three-hour driving tour visiting every horse residing at Dream Chase Farm with Old Friends photographer Laura Battles.
- Tour cost $150.00 per person.
- Reservations required.
- Maximum tour size 5 people. We cannot accommodate children on this tour
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
PRIVATE TOURS
Available Year-Round By Appointment
An exclusive tour opportunity for groups of 10 and under. Your tour guide will lead your party on a 1.5 hour tour introducing you to 10-15 Old Friends residents.
- Tour cost $75.00 per person with Old Friends volunteer tour guide; or $200 per person with Old Friends founder Michael Blowen
- Reservations required.
- Children 11 and under are free.
- Limited golf cart availability
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
Call our office at (502) 863-1775 to book your private tour experience.
Tours are booked exclusively online HERE.
BUSES AND GROUPS - CALL 502-863-1775
Available Year-Round By Appointment
Touring opportunities for your large private party or bus group.
- Tour cost $15 per person. (Over 10 people required)
- Reservations required.
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
OLD GIRLFRIENDS TOUR
First Saturday of the month April-October 11:30am
A 90-minute driving tour meeting the great mares residing at Dream Chase Farm.
- Tour cost $100 per person.
- Reservations required.
- Maximum tour size 5 people. We cannot accommodate children on this tour
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
BACK 40 TOUR
Second Monday of the month April-October 10am
A 90-minute driving tour meeting retirees of Dream CHase Farm who live off the beaten path.
- Tour cost $100 per person.
- Reservations required.
- Maximum tour size 5 people. We cannot accommodate children on this tour
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
TUESDAYS WITH JOHN
Most Tuesdays April-October 10:30am
Old Friends President, John Nicholson, will lead you on a 90-minute walking tour introducing you to approximately 10 Old Friends residents.
- Tour cost $100 per person.
- Reservations required.
- Maximum tour size 15 people. We cannot accommodate children on this tour
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
Hillcrest Farm Tour
Third Sunday of the month April-October 12:00pm
A two-hour walking tour meeting our retirees at historic Hillcrest Farm
- Tour cost $100 per person.
- Reservations required.
- Maximum tour size 20 people. We cannot accommodate children on this tour
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
Website: www.oldfriendsequine.org
Phone: 502-863-1775
Address: 1841 Paynes Depot Rd., Georgetown, KY 40324
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Meet equine A-listers like Silver Charm—the oldest living Kentucky Derby winner, Kentucky Derby and
Preakness Stakes winner, I’ll Have Another, and Breeders’ Cup World Champion, Little Mike. About 175 equine athletes cavort, pose for pics and generally live their best life at this award-winning aftercare facility.
Get up close and personal with these celebrities of the turf as well as farm mascot, Little Silver Charm—a miniature horse with a big personality—on a guided tour. Pet them. Feed them carrots. And learn all about their million-dollar glory days.
GENERAL GUIDED WALKING TOUR
General Guided Tours Mon-Wed at 11am; Thurs-Sun at 10am, 11am, & 1pm
Your tour guide will lead a 1½ hour walking tour, introducing you to approximately 15 Old Friends retirees including 1997 Kentucky Derby winner Silver Charm and Hall of Fame member Lava Man.
- Tour cost $30.00 per person. (Children must be 10+)
- Reservations required.
- Maximum tour size 20 people. We cannot accommodate children under 10.
- Limited golf cart availability.
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
FOUNDERS TOUR
Founder’s Tour with Michael Blowen Fridays at 12:00pm
Old Friends founder Michael Blowen leads your 1½ hour tour, introducing you to 10-15 Old Friends residents including 1997 Kentucky Derby winner Silver Charm and Hall of Fame member Lava Man.
- Tour cost $100.00 per person.
- Reservations required.
- Maximum tour size 15 people. We cannot accommodate children under 10.
- Limited golf cart availability.
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
EVERY HORSE ON THE FARM TOUR
A three-hour driving tour visiting every horse residing at Dream Chase Farm with Old Friends photographer Laura Battles,
- Tour cost $150.00 per person.
- Reservations required.
- Maximum tour size 4 people. We cannot accommodate children on this tour
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
PRIVATE TOURS - By Appointment (ALL YEAR!)
An exclusive tour opportunity for groups of 10 and under. Your tour guide will lead your party on a 1.5 hour tour introducing you to 10-15 Old Friends residents.
- Tour cost $75.00 per person with Old Friends volunteer tour guide; or $200 per person with Old Friends founder Michael Blowen
- Reservations required.
- Children 11 and under are free.
- Limited golf cart availability
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
Call our office at (502) 863-1775 to book your private tour experience.
Tours are booked exclusively online HERE.
Website: www.oldfriendsequine.org
Phone: 502-863-1775
Address: 1841 Paynes Depot Rd., Georgetown, KY 40324
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Take a road trip to Toyota Kentucky, located in Georgetown, America’s first and the world’s largest Toyota manufacturing facility. Each day at the plant, people and machines are working together to build ever-better cars, like the Avalon and Lexus ES 350, and America’s best-selling car for 14 years running – the Camry. Get a good look at a mint condition 1988 Camry, the first Camry ever made in the United States. Then, buckle up for a ride around the plant on a guided, tram-driven tour.
The Toyota Kentucky Experience Center is open Tuesday - Thursday 8:30am - 3:00pm EST.
Tours are offered Tuesday - Thursday & online reservations are required (Tour times vary).
Book A Tour: https://tour.toyota.com/#/group-size?plantId=1
Website: https://tour.toyota.com/#/home
Phone: 1-502-570-6572
Address: 1001 Cherry Blossom Way, Georgetown, KY 40324
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Sixty different horses representing dozens of breeds live, work and play in five different barn at Kentucky Horse Park,
a working horse farm and equine education facility—and the only one of its kind in the world.
Wander through the galleries at the International Museum of the Horse and learn about the horse from ancient times to today’s sporting events. Pet, feed and groom the horses. Saddle up for guided pony or trail rides. Tour the park on a Horse-Drawn Trolley Tour. Head to the Kids Barn where little ones can jump their own course of fences on foot. Camp nearby at the Kentucky Horse Park Campground for quick and convenient access to the park.
The Main Season runs from March through November. During this time guests can enjoy even more live equine presentations, meet racing legends, see draft horse presentations, hop in the saddle for a horseback trail ride or pony ride, facts & fun at the museum, and more!
MAIN SEASON
March 18, 2025 - November 1, 2026
OPEN Daily 9:00am - 5:00pm
CLOSED: Tuesdays
General Admission, $28; Senior, $23; Student, $14; Military, $21; Children Ages 4 & under are free
WINTER SEASON
November 4, 2026
OPEN: Wednesday-Sunday, 10:00am-4:00pm
CLOSED: Monday & Tuesday
Website: www.kyhorsepark.com
Phone: 859-233-4303 or 800-678-8813
Address: 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511
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