Reed Valley Orchard.  Just seven miles out of the Paris city limits, Reed's is halfway between Cynthiana and Paris, KY. Pick some fresh apples or berries; or walk down the nature trail nestled between a rippling creek and swaying cedars. Visit the historic Stagecoach Trail where Jesse James and his brother camped. Grab a picnic lunch from Varden's and head out to Reed's.

                  

 

Houston Oaks Golf Course. This public course is ranked #8 in the state by Golf Digest magazine and features bent-grass fairways, tees and greens as well as a driving range and putting green.
(859) 987-5600

           

 

Bourbon Drive-In Movie Theatre, Corner US 68 and Jackstown Road, Paris. Located just a few minutesoutside of Downtown Paris, this is one of the last remaining drive-in movie theaters in the state. The Bourbon Drive-in offers first run movies each weekend from early spring to late fall. Call (859) 987-2935 for more information.

Near Paris, Ky:

Keeneland Race Course 4201 Versailles Road, Lexington. (800) 456-3412. With its tranquil setting and lovely stone fences and buildings, this national historic landmark is one of the most genteel and beautiful racetracks in the world. Live Thoroughbred racing takes place in April and October and live Thoroughbred auctions are held several times a year. This prestigious attraction is one of the many reasons Kentucky is known as The Horse Capital of the World. Located 15 miles from Paris, KY.

            

 

Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Parkway Lexington, KY 40511 (800) 678-8813 The Kentucky Horse Park is unlike any other park in the world -- a showcase of museums, galleries, theaters, and working farm exhibits. More than 50 breeds of horses graze upon its 1,200 acres of lush pastures. The Horse Park is also an internationally known competition venue located right in the Horse Capital of the World, and site of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

            

 

The University of Kentucky Art Museum is located at the Singletary Center for the Arts at the corner of Rose and Euclid in Lexington. An impressive permanent collection is augmented by special traveling exhibits.

           

 

US 68/80 Heritage Trail Take a trip along the scenic US 68. Shopping, lodging, sites, and history await you.