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Ironworks Scenic Road

18.9 miles: 0 hours, 31 minutes

Ironworks Scenic Road (SR 1973/Ironworks Road) takes you past thoroughbred farms to the area around Lexington, the “Horse Capital of the World.” Enjoy the sights as you learn more about the Kentucky region that produces so many champions. Displays and tours of horse-training facilities help tell the history and demonstrate the current life of these magnificent animals.

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Ironworks Scenic Road (SR 1973/Ironworks Road) offers a beautiful journey into the heart of Kentucky, meandering over fields adorned with regal horses. Off Iron Works Pike, Kentucky Horse Park impresses with 1,200-acres to explore. This year-round destination presents opportunities to meet, greet, learn about and enjoy many different breeds of horses.

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