Many sightseeing opportunities are available in the Bluegrass area, which is best known for its horse breeding/racing industry and its bourbon distilleries. Although the CAER has not arranged excursions around the Symposium, persons coming to the Symposium may wish to take advantage of the many opportunities available to individuals. The Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau has a wealth of information which you may obtain by contacting them:


Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau
301 E. Vine Street
Lexington, KY
1-800-845-3959 or 859-233-7299


The Kentucky Horse Park, one of the parks of the Kentucky state park system, is located in Lexington. It offers a variety of museums, galleries, theaters, and working farm exhibits dedicated to information about the horse.


Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works Pike
Lexington, KY 40511
859-233-4303


The Symposium occurs during the Fall Meet of the local flat racing course, Keeneland Race Course. Races are held Wednesday through Sunday afternoons.


Keeneland Race Course
(No racing Monday or Tuesday)
4201 Versailles Road
Lexington, KY 40592-1690
1-800-456-3412 or 859-254-3412


The Kentucky Travel Guide - Extensive information on things to see and do in Kentucky. This is a version of the state's official vacation guide which includes regional listings of attractions, lodging, parks, marinas and other tourism activities.

For additional information about Lexington and Kentucky:

• Information about the city of Lexington.
• A detailed Downtown Lexington Map.
• A Lexington-Fayette County road map.