ADVENTURES
EXPLORE THE HEART OF HORSE COUNTRY
Bourbon County is the beating heart of the Bluegrass, the home to world-famous thoroughbred farms. When you stay at Hotel Thoroughbred, you are perfectly positioned to explore the living history, natural beauty, and spirited culture that surrounds us. Our concierge is delighted to help you arrange your perfect Kentucky itinerary.
Claiborne Farm
The legendary Claiborne Farm is the most iconic Thoroughbred farm in the world. Schedule a tour and see where the legendary Secretariat is buried, and walk the grounds where many other famous racehorses call home.
Horse Park
Spend a day at the Kentucky Horse Park, always bustling with equine events, or enjoy a sun-soaked day at the legendary Keeneland Racecourse.
Secretariat Park
Located across the street from Hotel Thoroughbred, Secretariat Park is a gem, dedicated to the legacy of the world’s best-known Thoroughbred.
Hill 'n Dale at Xalapa
Called the Biltmore of the Bluegrass, Hill ‘n Dale at Xalapa is known for its stunning beauty and its famous stallions, including Horse of the Year Curlin. Schedule a tour of this meticulously-manicured, 200-year-old farm.
...and many more
Other local horse farm tours include Runnymede Farm, Denali Stud, Spendthrift Farms, Our Mims Retirement Haven -- and numerous others through Visit Horse Country.
Downtown Paris
Walk Main Street and visit Quillin Leather, where artisans have handcrafted tack for the horse industry for more than 40 years. Pop into Lil’s Cafe or Trackside Restaurant, where owners, breeders, jockeys, trainers and farm workers eat and socialize.
Buy equestrian antiques at Loch Lea or see the artwork of legendary equine photographer Bobby Shiflet at Frames on Main Gallery. Other great gifts can be found at Bourbon Boot Supply, Bourbon Sterling and Southern Lux Style.
…and don’t forget the bourbon
A visit to Paris/Bourbon County wouldn’t be complete without touring and sipping bourbon at Hartfield and Co. After all, the famed brown spirit was named after our county. Numerous bourbon experiences are a 30-minute drive from Hotel Thoroughbred, including Woodford Reserve, Castle & Key and Buffalo Trace