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Homewood Suites by Hilton Lexington £77 1.9 mi 3.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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The Red Mile 4.9 mi 7.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Ashland: The Henry Clay Estate 5.1 mi 8.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Lexington Cemetery 6.1 mi 9.8 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 24 attractions in Lexington
Traveller Description:
Experience 19th century plantation life at this historic compound where you can tour the mansion or "big house," see quarters where slaves lived... more » Experience 19th century plantation life at this historic compound where you can tour the mansion or "big house," see quarters where slaves lived, visit a smokehouse and other elements of daily life in the Old South. « less
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Attraction type: Historic village, Scenic/historic walking area
Address: 225 Waveland Museum Lane Lexington, KY 40514
Tel: 859-272-3611

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“Pretty Location; Informative Guide”
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4 of 5 stars
LazyKat
Hyde Park, New York
1 May 2008

We were pleasantly surprised with our experience at Waveland. It was an easy distance from anywhere in Lexington and was a perfect morning activity before we headed for the airport. I enjoy most any historic home, but this one was especially nice as the young woman giving the tour, Sarah, was exceptional. She was very knowledgeable and passionate about history... more

“Waveland State Historic Site August 22, 2005.”
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5 of 5 stars
crud_bud
Nashville, Tennessee
4 Jan 2006
4/8 found this review helpful

Waveland State Historic Site August 22, 2005. -Waveland gets its name from the wind blowing the wheat or grain that once grew tall there. The Waving wheat moving back and forth reminded them of the waves on the Ocean so they called it Waveland. The house is a museum funished with antiques and other historic items.It is concidered a state... more

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Waveland State Historic Site Address

225 Waveland Museum Lane, Lexington, KY 40514
Tel: 859-272-3611