Shutterstock Kentucky borders seven states and unofficially serves as a quasi-gateway to the south. Lexington sits a little ...

Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream or even the upscale Kentucky Castle in nearby Versailles. [Read: The Best Tourist Attraction in Every U.S. State.] This museum was founded in 1968 ...

Also, consider a visit to Keeneland, another of Kentucky's finest thoroughbred racecourses and one of the best attractions in Lexington. Even if you're not booking a stay, it's worth visiting this ...