Places around Lexington
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5 places · Outdoors · Wheelchair access stated, as each venue states it
A National Park Service site south of Nicholasville where a Civil War supply depot became a recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops. It has a visitor center with a museum and film, reconstructed barracks and about five miles of trails.
Wheelchair access in some areas, per nps.gov, checked October 27, 2026
An outdoor sculpture park with more than 70 works of art across 40 acres of meadow and young forest, plus picnic areas. Some artworks can be touched, painted or climbed.
Wheelchair access in some areas, per josephinesculpturepark.org, checked October 27, 2026
A working horse park north of Lexington with daily shows, museums and seasonal events such as Hallowhinny. Standard park admission covers most event days.
Wheelchair access in some areas, per kyhorsepark.com, checked October 27, 2026
A 734-acre city nature sanctuary along the Kentucky River with ten miles of trails through meadows, woods and streams, for hiking and wildlife viewing.
Wheelchair access in some areas, per lexingtonky.gov, checked October 27, 2026
A public garden for a self-guided outdoor break. Grounds admission is free; paid areas and special programs have separate terms.
Wheelchair access in some areas, per arboretum.mgcafe.uky.edu, checked October 27, 2026