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Review:
The horse capital of the world is located in Lexington where Southern hospitality is still the norm, and the vibrant city offers attractions for everyone to enjoy. The city’s history with horses’ dates to the 19th century and some of the horses, including Man o’ War, who had over 1.3 million visitors in the early twentieth century.
Visitors to Lexington can take guided tours of horse farms or visit the Kentucky Horse Park, visit historic homes, including the largest Shaker Village on earth that spans 3,000 acres. There are also plenty of retail shops, boutiques, restaurants, breweries, and distilleries.
The Keeneland Racecourse is also open for touring, betting, and catching a race.
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