In Kentucky: http://www.kytourism.com/
Hike adventure trails and enjoy thousands of miles of shoreline. Visit the 700,000 acre Daniel Boone National Forest in the Appalachian Mountains. Go on a spelunking tour at Mammoth Cave. Climb one of the many unique routes at the internationally renowned Red River Gorge with over 80 natural arches.
In Lexington: http://www.visitlex.com/
In Lexington’s Bluegrass Region see over 50 breeds of horses at the Kentucky Horse Park. Try your luck at Keeneland Race Course during a race meet, or tour the grounds year-round. Take a horse farm tour. Indulge in delightful dining at world-class restaurants. Visit historic homes of the area’s most famous citizens. Wander through the restored Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill. Enjoy shopping in historic downtown Lexington. Be sure to check out www.imh.org for information on the International Museum of the Horse and their special exhibit in 2009 – A Gift from the Desert: The History, Art and Culture of the Arabian Horse from May – October, 2009.
At the Kentucky Horse Park:
For the AVA/USEF Nationals and CVI admission is free, visitors will need to pay a one time fee of $5 for parking and will receive a pass. For the NAJYRC there is a separate admission fee in addition to the parking fee, see NAJYRC site for details.
Visit the Kentucky Horse Park, they have many wonderful equine exhibits, Parade of Breeds, Hall of Champions, Horse Drawn Tours, Movie, Museum. Discounted admission is available at $8 per person, just mention at the Visitor Information Center that you are with the AVA/USEF Championships.
For more visitor information about the Kentucky Horse Park, please visit: http://www.kyhorsepark.com