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Calumet Farm


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 33 attractions in Lexington
Traveller Description: The most famous of all bluegrass farms, Calumet has won a record nine Kentucky Derby crowns.
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Attraction type: Farm
Address: 3301 Versailles Road Lexington, KY 40510
Tel: 859-231-8272
Fax: 859-254-4258

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3 of 5 stars
Chicago
2 May 2007
7
people found this review helpful

On our recent trip to Lexington, we planned to phone in and reserve a tour of Calumet Farm... we were surprised to learn tours on the farm premises were discontinued back in 2005. Just glad we phoned ahead. more

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4 of 5 stars
Southwest Virginia
24 Mar 2005
4
people found this review helpful

Enjoyed the visit especially the stop at the Cemetery where some of the Great Horse are buried. I would not recommend this for small children but if you are interested in the history of horse racing then Calumet Farm is one of the most historic. more

4 May 2004
5
people found this review helpful

Calumet Farm is indeed a little piece of horse racing history within itself. I did a bus tour through the farms of Central Kentucky and Calumet was one of the best. The history all around, this is one of the few foundation farms left. It is just down from Keeneland - so if you plan to do one, I would... more

15 Aug 2003
8
people found this review helpful

My husband and I enjoyed the van tour with 10 other people. Although the only place we were allowed to leave the van was at the horse cemetery, we stopped often to observe the horses, main house, and barns. The commentary by a very long term employee was interesting, insightful, and delightful, and lasted well over an hour. You must... more

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4 of 5 stars
Lucerne, Switzerland
12 Aug 2003
27
people found this review helpful

This is not a great place to visit if you want an insider's look at the modern horse business. You will not get to see much of the behind-the-scenes stuff and it is a little too slow-paced for younger kids. However, if you have any interest in the history of racing, Calumet is *must-see* on a trip to Lexington. Free... more

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Calumet Farm Address

3301 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY 40510
Tel: 859-231-8272 Fax: 859-254-4258