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City in Kentucky, United States
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Nicholasville is a city of 31,000 (2019) in Jessamine County in the Bluegrass Region. The city serves as both a residential area for Lexington-area commuters and as an employment and shopping center for central Kentucky.
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Camp Nelson was one of the largest recruitment and training centers for African-American soldiers during the Civil War, and served as a refugee camp for their wives and children.
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Horse farm. Tours available include California Chrome Experience, Twilight stroll, general tours, and special events during Keeneland Horse Sales.
Kentucky's only all-breed equine rescue center is located on 72 acres of rolling hills. Tours of the barn and horses available with an opportunity to make healthy horse treats and feed them to rescue horses. Schedule tours through Horse Country Tours.
A 95-acre horse farm. American Saddlebred stable. Horse back riding lessons. Summer day camps. Show Hall.
The First Vineyard is on land surveyed by Daniel Boone where Kentucky Vineyard Society started the first commercial winery in the United States 1799. Wine tasting.
A 155-acre nature preserve in the palisades region of the Kentucky River.
A nature preserve in the Palisades region of Kentucky.
Public golf course and driving range. Adult and child instruction available.
Kentucky Wine & Vine Fest Weekend is a celebration of Kentucky’s wine industry.
Chinese restaurant. Small seating area. Popular for take out.
Fast casual Cajun Creole.
A premium casual dining restaurant that has over 20 craft beers on tap, a full menu that features regular burger and sushi specials, and a build-your-own bloody mary bar every Saturday and Sunday. Late night dining available.
A casual neighborhood Mexican restaurant that is part of a small Lexington based chain. Large patio seating area. Lunch specials. Locally known for their seafood dishes.
A casual dining restaurant serving classic American food.
A small locally owned restaurant and bar in downtown Nicholasville. Serves small plates that change monthly with some regular favorites that include Mini Hot Browns and Pan Fried Ravioli. A full bar with classic and artisan cocktails, a wide selection of wines.
Japanese restaurant. Small Lexington based chain with one of the largest sushi menus in central Kentucky. Known for Japanese Teppanyaki grill entrees.
A cigar bar. Known for large selection of bourbons and a well stocked humidor.
24 craft beers on tap, a full bar.
No frills hotel that include coffee maker, hair dryer, iron & ironing board, AM/FM Alarm clock Radio and free wireless high speed internet. All single rooms and suites have king size bed.
A microwave and mini refrigerator are provided. Heated, indoor pool and a Fitness Center. A complimentary, hot breakfast. Free wired and Wi-Fi access. For the business traveler there is a 24-hour Business Center with fax and copy services. Meeting rooms for group events.
A small locally owner and operated gift shop in a renovated older home.
A small family-owned florist and gift shop.
By car
Visitors can access Nicholasville by automobile. U.S. Route 27 is a major north-south artery.
By ferry
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