Ashland, Lexington

Name: Ashland
Address: 120 Sycamore Rd, Lexington, 40502-1842, United States
Telephone: +1 859-266-8581

#10 among attractions in Lexington

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Ashland is the name of the plantation of the 19th-century Kentucky statesman Henry Clay, located in Lexington, Kentucky, in the central Bluegrass region of the state. It is a registered National Historic Landmark. The Ashland Stakes, a Thoroughbred horse race at Keeneland Race Course that has run annually since the race course first opened in 1936, was named for the historically important estate. ()

Built: 1811 (213 years ago)Elevation: 1037 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°1'44"N, 84°28'47"W

Address

120 Sycamore RdAshlandLexington 40502-1842 United States

Contact

+1 859-266-8581

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Ashland – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Coliseum, Cliff Hagan Stadium, Kentucky Theater, Courthouse Plaza.

1.3 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Memorial Coliseum, Lexington
35 min walk • Memorial Coliseum is an 8,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The facility, which opened in 1950, is home to three women's teams at the University of Kentucky – basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics. Before Rupp Arena opened in 1976, it also housed the men's basketball team.
1 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Cliff Hagan Stadium, Lexington
27 min walk • Cliff Hagan Stadium is a baseball stadium located in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Cliff Hagan Stadium or better known to Kentucky Wildcat baseball fans as “The Cliff” is on the Southwest side of the University’s campus, two blocks away from Kroger Field.
1.4 miNW
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Kentucky Theater, Lexington
35 min walk • The Kentucky Theatre is a historic cinema in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States, that first opened in October 1922. The building is currently owned by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and leased to a non-profit that shows films and hosts concerts and events.
1.5 miNW
Park
Courthouse Plaza, Lexington
39 min walk • The United States Post Office and Court House is a courthouse of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky located in Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1934, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
1.1 miW
Park
University of Kentucky Arboretum, Lexington
30 min walk • The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, 40 hectares or 100 acres, is located at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. It is open to the public from dawn to dusk every day of the year. The Arboretum hosts 18 tree species native to Kentucky, as well as 80 other native Kentucky plant species.
1.1 miW
Park
Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum, Lexington
30 min walk • The Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum 4 acres is a non-profit arboretum located at the Garden Club of Kentucky, Inc.'s State Headquarters, 616 Pleasant Street, Paris, Kentucky. The Arboretum is open to the public, sunrise to sunset, free of charge.
1.4 miNW
Church
Central Christian Church, Lexington
36 min walk • The Central Christian Church in Lexington, Kentucky, is a historic church at 207 E. Short Street, and an active congregation of the Christian Church.
0.6 miSW
Church
Cathedral of Christ the King, Lexington
16 min walk • The Cathedral of Christ the King is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Lexington.
1.2 miW
Library
William T. Young Library, Lexington
31 min walk • The William T. Young Library is located on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. It is named for William T. Young, a prominent local businessman, horse breeder, philanthropist and alumnus of the university, who began fundraising efforts with a donation of $5 million.
1.3 miNW
Museum, Art museum
University of Kentucky Art Museum, Lexington
34 min walk • The University of Kentucky Art Museum is an art museum in Lexington, Kentucky. The collection includes European and American artwork ranging from Old Masters to contemporary, as well as a selection of Non-Western objects.
1.3 miNW
Church
First African Baptist Church, Lexington
33 min walk • First African Baptist Church is a historic church at 264-272 E. Short Street in Lexington, Kentucky. The congregation was founded c. 1790 by Peter Durrett and his wife, slaves who came to Kentucky with their master, Rev.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ashland open?

Ashland is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Ashland?

Nearby attractions include Kenwick, Lexington (12 min walk), Cathedral of Christ the King, Lexington (16 min walk), Shriners, Lexington (17 min walk), Bell Court, Lexington (21 min walk).

How to get to Ashland by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ashland:

Bus

202 Woodland @ Maxwell Inbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr (24 min walk)
610 Maxwell @ 460 Outbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr (25 min walk)