Lexington – Things to do with your Team

It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that Lexington, being the second-largest city in Kentucky, the home state of the iconic and storied Kentucky Derby, is known as the “Horse Capital of the World. There are various horse-themed destinations that you and your team can visit during your trip to Lexington, as well as many other family-friendly attractions that will put a smile on the faces of kids and adults alike.

 

Keeneland

Part thoroughbred race course, part sales company, and considered one of America’s most beautiful tracks, Keeneland is known for its well-designed and meticulous landscaping that you and your team will surely appreciate and enjoy navigating. Its grounds consist of the paddock, a prep area where visitors can view horses up-close just before the race, in addition to a combination of dirt and turf race tracks. Keeneland is a National Historic Landmark, and its beautiful, park-like grounds are open every day, making a visit an easy fit into your team’s itinerary. Tours of the grounds are offered year-round, along with specialized tours taking place during specific times of the year. Before you go, make sure to stop by the Keeneland Library, one of the world’s largest repositories of information and photographs related to thoroughbred racing. 4201 Versailles Rd, Lexington, KY 40510

 

Malibu Jack’s

With go-karts, laser tag, 18-hole mini golf, bumper cars, an arcade, and a 4D motion theater, all in one indoor family fun center, the fun doesn’t stop at Malibu Jack’s! You won’t be spending a fortune for all that fun either, with their reasonable prices and group discounts. After seeing all that Malibu Jack’s has to offer, bring your team to Jack’s Cafe, serving up family fun center fare like pizza, quesadillas, nachos, Dippin’ Dots, and more. 3025 Blake James Dr, Lexington, KY 40509

 

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Your team will get a workout while having a blast as they bounce around Sky Zone Trampoline Park, the “inventors of ‘fun fitness’ and the makers of trampolines as far as the eye can see.” Their trampoline-floored and walled freestyle jump court makes exercise exciting and fun and is sure to be a highlight of your team’s stay in Lexington. Sky Zone Trampoline Park offers other unique attractions as well, including: “Skyslam,” a game of basketball on a trampoline court; “Ultimate Dodgeball,” a dodgeball match where the players bounce around as much as the dodgeball; “Foam Zone,” a course where your team can catch huge air before landing safely in a cushioned pit filled with foam squares; and “Skyladder,” a game where players must successfully climb to the top of a fidgeting ladder and plant their flag. Play one game or play them all! 3644 Boston Rd, Lexington, KY 40514

 

Whitaker Bank Ballpark

Lexington - Things to do with your Team - Travel - Hotels4TeamsIf your team is looking to attend a sporting event other than the one they’re visiting Lexington to participate in, bring them to a baseball game at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. Home of the Lexington Legends minor league baseball team, Whitaker Bank Ballpark is a Lexington landmark, providing entertaining family fun for all ages. For a truly special experience, schedule a behind-the-scenes look of the stadium ahead of time. 207 Legends Ln, Lexington, KY 40505

 

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Breakout

Breakout won’t be an average outing or everyday experience for your team. Breakout is for those who would rather solve mysteries than watch someone else have all the fun. With different rooms like “Mystery Mansion,” “The Kidnapping,” “Operation: Casino,” “Island Escape,” “Hostage,” and an exclusive Lexington-themed room, “Derby Heist,” you and your team will have 60 minutes to escape the adventure of your choice by cracking codes, solving puzzles, and following clues, all while promoting team building and cooperation. Part problem solving, part adrenaline, end-to-end fun! 306 N Ashland Ave, Lexington, KY 40502

 

Explorium

Perfect for teams of younger children, Explorium is a museum where you can touch and play with everything! Explorium is a fun and dynamic hands-on learning environment that inspires imagination and curiosity for kids of all ages. In the Healthy Me Gallery you and your team can walk around a giant set of teeth, check out a giant brain, and learn about how to properly care for your teeth. In Explorium Way your team can take on the role of various different professions, including banker, television reporter, veterinarian, doctor, lawyer, judge, and farmer. In the Bubble Zone your team can discover the world from inside a giant bubble, blow bubbles from a soapy well, and even create a bubble wall! Those are only a few of the exhibits available to explore at Explorium, so make sure to check out everything else this interactive museum has to offer during your trip to Lexington. 440 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507

 

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary

Have your team strap on their walking or hiking shoes and follow you through the trails running throughout Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, a 734-acre tract of land complete with forests, creeks, meadows, wildflowers, and historic and geological landmarks. The park borders the Kentucky River, providing a great place for hiking and wildlife viewing. The total length of the sanctuary’s trails runs 10 miles long, so there’s plenty to see and more. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary is located just outside of Lexington, making it a convenient stop during your team’s stay in this serene southern city. 5888 Jacks Creek Pike, Lexington, KY 40515

 

Fayette Mall

If your group is looking to wind down after a busy day, consider paying a visit to Fayette Mall. Fayette Mall features department stores that are sure to satisfy the whole lot of your team, including Dillard’s, JCPenney, Macy’s, and Sears, as well as other specialty shops such as Apple, Coach, and American Eagle. You can also grab a bite to eat in the food court at Moe’s Southwest Grill, Sbarro, Chic-fil-A, and more. The movie buffs on your team will be glad to know that Fayette Mall has its own Cinemark Theater, showing all of the latest blockbusters. 3401 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503

 

Kentucky Horse Park

Lexington - Things to do with your Team - Travel - Hotels4TeamsWhat better attraction to visit in Lexington while you’re in state that’s home of the Kentucky Derby than the Kentucky Horse Park, the only park of its kind in the world. The Kentucky Horse Park is a working horse farm, educational theme park, and equine competition facility. Set on more than 1,200 acres in the heart of the Kentucky’s famous Bluegrass region, the park is the best place to let your team get close to horses. Featuring dozens of breeds of horse at work and at play, the park showcases the horse in daily equine presentations, horse drawn tours, horseback and pony rides, and an array of horse shows and special events throughout the year.

The park’s International Museum of the Horse, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is the world’s largest equestrian museum, offering the horse fans on your team the opportunity to explore the many facets of humanity’s storied history with the horse. The museum is dedicated to all breeds and disciplines of horse and covers some 50-million years of equine history. State-of-the-art technology complements rare artifacts and scholarly research to present a unique, educational, museum experience for all ages. The American Saddlebred Museum, the Showplace for Saddlebreds, celebrates Kentucky’s first native breed of horse. The museum features interactive exhibits and a movie. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40511

 

Nestled in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region, Lexington is a quaint destination that will leave you and your team with great memories. Although it’s known as the “Horse Capital of the World,” Lexington has something for everyone on your trip.