Local Attractions: Keeneland in Lexington

Some families move as the bread-winner's job is transferred.  Perhaps they change cities and/or states in search of better jobs.  They might think they won't move again and put off checking out what the local area has to offer in terms of fun places to visit.  I used to think that but now I know: don't wait - you might not live there forever!

Since the year 2000, I've lived in Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.A.  There are so many places to explore, I've really enjoyed most of them several times.  The Kentucky Horsepark is a particular favorite of mine.  It's the place if you have visitors you first want to take them to visit.  There are an uncounted number of "horse" farms, horse-themed places to wander around.

Then, how did I miss going to Keeneland, the premier horse-racing center here, until last year?  I blame it on my nursing job with its variable schedule and requirements!  Anyway, my daughter and other friends and I went to Keeneland Race Track for the day last Friday.  We had a terrific time!

Marie, daughter #7, left, & me at Keeneland's Thoroughbred Club for lunch, 4-25-14.

From left, Stuart, one of Rosemary's visiting friends, Peggy, Rosemary, Marie, & Jan, having lunch, 4-25-14.  

After lunch, the bunch of us took the shuttle over to the track.  It was packed with visitors!  We strolled around, watching the beautiful horses being shown.  We went and viewed several races.  Particularly interesting were the huge screens opposite the stands which showed the exact position of the horses during the races in progress.  We were too busy to notice if any of us actually bet on the horses or not.  Don't miss Keeneland, if you're in Lexington during racing season!

Dozens of beautiful horses were paraded before the races.  4-25-14.