Looking for ways to get fit while experiencing the historic charm, equestrian culture, and southern hospitality of LexingtonFayette? Look no further than these destinations that offer scenic workouts along with a true taste of Kentucky.
Start your exercise journey by exploring the Legacy Trail (North Forbes Road & Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden), an 11mile paved path that takes you through some of Lexingtons most picturesque scenery. Along the way, youll pass horse farms, rolling hillsides, and charming neighborhoods. The trail is perfect for hiking, biking or even rollerblading.
For those looking for more extreme workouts, Red River Gorge Climbing (3459 Sky Bridge Rd) offers challenges for experienced climbers as well as courses for beginners. The stunning geological formations make this outdoor rock climbing gym one of the best in the country.
If water sports are more your speed head over to Jacobson Park (4001 Athens Boonesboro Road) where you can paddleboard on its calm waters after getting a great workout jogging or cycling around its perimeter trail.
Next up is Keeneland Race Course,(4201 Versailles Rd). While it may not seem like an obvious destination when it comes to exercising but visiting during sunrise will afford visitors access to watch jockeys train their thoroughbreds then walk on the milelong selfguided walking tour taking viewers behindthescenes peek into operations steeped in heritage and history which gives new meaning to horsepower!
Finally we have Barrel House Distillery (1200 Manchester St Suite #100). This isnt just another distillery tour; here visitors are encouraged to burn off calories from drinking bourbon by doing burpees between sips! A unique concept that adds fitness element while having fun sampling multiple whiskeys distilled onsite using all organic corn sourced from local farmers making sustainability central to their mission.
As you move from one destination to the next, make sure to take in the historic architecture and southern charm that makes LexingtonFayette so unique. From the brick streets of downtowns horse park district (4089 Iron Works Pike) with its locally owned shops and restaurants, craft breweries, farmtotable cuisine along with worldrenowned bourbon bars like Bluegrass Tavern (115 Cheapside), or indulge in a true Southern meal featuring Hot Chicken at Joellas Hot Chicken(101 Cochran Rd). There is something for everyone as they discover new ways to explore this picturesque region.
In conclusion, while staying fit is important anywhere on earth but doing it all against dramatic backdrops steeped in history underlined by hospitality imbued culture thats uniquely Kentucky adds an added dimension elevating exercise into unforgettable experiences.
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2. https://parks.lexingtonky.gov/
4. http://barrelhousedistillery.com/
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