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Lexington - Historic sites


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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 34 attractions in Lexington

Mary lived there from 1832 to 1839 and she and Lincoln supposedly spent some time there but the house has been completely refinished since then.  Aside from an occasional jewelry case, coffee table or

Attraction type: Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 34 attractions in Lexington

The home of celebrated statesman Henry Clay, a 600-acre estate that once grew hemp, tobacco and grain is now a museum and National Historic Landmark, where visitors can tour the 18-room mansion, grounds and beautiful gardens.

Attraction type: Historic home; Nature reserve; Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 34 attractions in Lexington

Established in 1824, this is considered one of America's most beautifully landscaped cemeteries.

Attraction type: Cemetery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 34 attractions in Lexington

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.

Attraction type: Historic village; Scenic/historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 34 attractions in Lexington
Attraction type: Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #27 of 34 attractions in Lexington

The former home of General John Hunt Morgan now houses a second-floor Civil War museum.

Attraction type: Historic home; Military museum
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