The picturesque town of Georgetown, Kentucky is often noted for providing “pure small town charm” within Scott County’s country setting of rolling hills. This charming area offers a diverse assortment of things to do for both visitors and locals alike, both indoors and outdoors. From taking in history and art to getting up close and personal with Thoroughbred horses to sampling some of the best bourbon around, Georgetown and the surrounding Scott County is home to a variety of interesting things to do in the Kentucky horse country.
Old Friends at Dream Chase Farm
The Old Friends at Dream Chase Farm is a farm for retired Thoroughbred horses that encompasses nearly 140 acres.
The unique home for horses offers an opportunity for guests to get up close to several Thoroughbreds, including winners of the Kentucky Derby, like War Emblem and Silver Charm, and Breeders’ Cup Champions Amazombie and Alphabet Soup, as well as stakes winners Ide and Game On Dude. The Old Friends at Dream Chase Farm also offers daily public tours for a fee, private tours by appointment, and a visitor center.
1841 Paynes Depot Rd., Georgetown, KY 40324, Phone: 502-863-1775
Evans Orchard & Cider Mill
Almost like an amusement park instead of a farm, the Evans Orchard & Cider Mill is a fifth-generation family-owned and operated farm that spans across more than 175 acres full of family-friendly activities, such as the Barnyard Petting Zoo, tire climbs and swings, the Rat Racers Big Wheel track, and the apple cider slider.
Evans Orchard is also the only cider mill found within central Kentucky, offering some of the best fried apple pies and apple cider anywhere in the area. Visitors can also pick their own fruit or flowers during specific parts of the year at the seasonally open orchard.
198 Stone Rd, Georgetown, KY 40324, Phone: 502-863-2255
Ward Hall
Open the first couple weekends of each month from April until November, Ward Hall in Georgetown, Kentucky is an antebellum plantation mansion built in the Greek Revival style. The main plantation house is twelve thousand square feet in size with Corinthian fluted columns measuring twenty-seven feet high.
In fact, Ward Hall is known as Kentucky’s grandest Greek Revival residence and one of the country’s best examples of a classical mid-nineteenth century building. Completed back in 1857 at an expense of $50,000, paid in gold, the mansion is where Sallie Ward hosted lavish balls and amassed a fortune through marrying four different millionaires.
1782 Frankfort Road, Georgetown, KY 40324, Phone: 502-863-5356
Georgetown College
The Georgetown College is a private liberal arts Christian college in the town of Georgetown, Kentucky. Established back in 1829, the college was the first Baptist college to exist west of the country’s Appalachian Mountains. Georgetown is committed to its students’ future success and academic excellence, best known for excelling in education and pre-medical fields. The college has even produced five Rhodes Scholars since it was chartered, as well as thirty-eight Fulbright Scholars since the year 1989. Visitors can explore the grounds of the campus, watch one of the performing arts shows, and other activities.
400 E College St, Georgetown, KY 40324, Phone: 502-863-8000
Robert Clark Artist
Robert Clark is a Thoroughbred Racehorse Artist that has opened an art gallery on Main Street of Georgetown, Kentucky. The gallery showcases Clark’s racing and equestrian artwork, as well as hosts workshops within a fine art, upscale studio environment.
Robert Clark started out his painting career as a self-taught amateur, but after receiving an art scholarship, became an academically-trained professional artist. This Thoroughbred artist is now an active member of the town’s vibrant art community, collaborating with community groups and local businesses to enrich Georgetown’s cultural experience for both visitors and residents alike in the heart of the “Bluegrass State.”
137 E Main St, Georgetown, KY 40324, Phone: 321-266-1009
Yuko-En on the Elkhorn
The Yuko-En on the Elkhorn is a symbol of friendship between the nation of Japan and Kentucky State. As a four-season garden, travelers and locals alike are welcome to visit the Yuko-En on the Elkhorn all year round. Access to the park is via the Tokugawa Gate along Cincinnati Pike, which will lead visitors into the lush 5.5-acre garden. Yuko-En features gorgeous Bluegrass landscaping that is presented in the style of a Japanese stroll garden. Stroll along the garden’s many pathways to explore Japanese-style bridges, a serene pond, and several other elements that make the Yuko-En a unique and enjoyable recreational destination.
700 Cincinnati Pike, Georgetown, Kentucky 40324, Phone: 502-603-9454
Georgetown Scott County Museum
The Georgetown Scott County Museum exists to preserve, interpret, and display the history and culture of Scott County for the enjoyment and education of locals and visitors alike.
It was founded in 1992 by the Scott County Historical Society and can be found in what was formerly the city’s Post Office Building. With 12,000 years of prehistoric inhabitants and two centuries of colorful stories and experiences to tell, the museum is perfect for guests who want to learn about the county in fun and engaging ways. Exhibits in the Georgetown Scott Museum include displays on early exploration in the city, the first settlements, and the many developments that happened along the way to form the county into the thriving area that it is today.
229 East Main Street, Georgetown, Kentucky 40324, Phone: 502-863-6201
Suffoletta Family Aquatic Center
Beat the heat and have recreational fun with family friends at the Suffoletta Family Aquatic Center, a beloved and interactive family recreational center. Delivering the ultimate summer pool experience, the Suffoletta Family Aquatic Center boasts a grand total of 18,000 square feet of space that is home to several water activities that are sure to be enjoyed by guests of all ages.
Younger kids can enjoy the use of the 1,200-square-foot splash pad while older kids and adults can swim and soak in the 7,860-square-foot leisure pool right next to it. For those who want to enjoy a lazy float, the center has a 0.13-mile Lazy River to enjoy with each round trip taking roughly 5 minutes. Meanwhile, guests looking for an adrenaline rush can take a slide down the center’s 200-foot water slide.
200 Jacobs Drive, Georgetown, Kentucky 40324, Phone: 502-863-7865
Toyota Visitor Center and Plant Tour
When it comes to vehicles, Toyota is a household name and is known for great quality cars that are built to last. In Georgetown, curious automobile enthusiasts can get to know all about the Japanese company’s building practices and the unique work that goes into their cars by visiting the Toyota Visitor Center and taking one of their Plant Tours.
As the largest of Toyota’s vehicle manufacturing plants abroad, the plant is a whopping 7.5-million-square-feet large and is operated by a hardworking team of 7,000 plant workers who assemble nearly 2,000 vehicles daily. Come and see for yourself how much work, precision, and talent are required to build a top-of-the-line vehicle in just 55 seconds at the Toyota Visitor Center and Plant Tour.
1001 Cherry Blossom Way, Georgetown, Kentucky 40324, Phone: 502-868-3027
Whispering Woods Riding Stable
Explore the gorgeous untouched wooded trails of Georgetown’s thriving forests atop an equally beautiful horse with Whispering Woods Riding Stable. Offering unique horseback riding adventures to all who come and visit, Whispering Woods Riding Stable proudly owns 24 magnificent steeds and are expert when it comes to the 250 acres of trails that the Whispering Woods has to offer. Ride through the other-worldly tree-lined trails, enjoy creek crossings, and discover the abundant fauna and flora that call the county home as knowledgeable guides tell you more about the area. Apart from trail rides, the Whispering Woods Riding Stable also offers horsemanship classes and pony rides.
265 Wright Lane, Georgetown, Kentucky 40324, Phone: 502-570-9663
Rodney’s on Broadway
Experts in the hospitality industry and promising a relaxed atmosphere, Rodney’s on Broadway awaits to welcome guests to a fine dining experience inside one of Georgetown’s historic homes. The restaurant is owned and operated by the husband-and-wife duo of Chef Rodney Jones and Elizabeth Johnson-Jones and is favored for its stand-out prime beef steaks as well as a fresh offering of seafood dishes, lamb offerings, and mouthwatering duck dishes.
Some of the restaurant’s recommended dishes include the prosciutto-wrapped fresh diver scallops, the 20-ounce bone-in cowboy cut ribeye steak, and the decadent roasted duck. Some of the other stunning offerings to consider include the Australian lamb chops, the Woodford Reserve shrimp and scallops, as well as the 14-ounce New York Strip.
222 North Broadway, Georgetown, Kentucky 40324, Phone: 502-868-7637
Fava’s Restaurant
Serving a hungry and loyal local community since 1910, Fava’s Restaurant is an institution of Georgetown and is located on the city’s busy East Main Street. Interestingly, Fava’s was originally a confectionary that was opened by Louie and Susie Bertolini Fava. From decadent ice cream, homemade chocolate candies, and bins of fresh fruits, Fava’s has grown and evolved into one of the most dining establishments in the county and even has a bed and breakfast downtown. Try lunch specials like the Country Fried Steak, sink your teeth into dinner entrees like the Two Uncle Charlies Pork Tenderloin, or go for the crowd favorite, Fava’s award-winning catfish served with homemade tartar sauce and hushpuppies.
159 E Main Street, Georgetown, Kentucky 40324, Phone: 502-863-4383
