Articles of category "Kentucky Vacations"

Many people love and admire horses, as they are actually strong, noble and complacent animals. Indeed, we would not measure the capacity of engine in horsepower. Horse breeders grow, preserve the noblest species of horses and are proud to show them at races. Perhaps, the inhabitants of Lexington love horses much more than people from any other corner of our planet, since the city is a proud "Horse Capital of the World" and home to the Kentucky Horse Park and Keeneland racecourse.

Many historic and cultural facts make Kentucky interesting to visit. It is the birthplace of many famous people, including Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis. Several US ships have been named US Kentucky in honor of the state. Kentucky and its residents are world renowned for thoroughbred horses and horse races, local bourbon whisky distilleries and enthusiasm for basketball.