This is the one and only Bluegrass, an area unique in all the world. In a tradition begun by settlers more than 200 years ago, magnificent thoroughbred horses are bred and raced. History beckons your attention from attractions like Ft. Boonesboro and the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site. The bluegrass is home to great urban centers. Lexington, Louisville, and Northern Kentucky are home to great arts and culture. The Kentucky Derby is an annual rite of passage from winter to spring. Whether you search out an antique treasure or kick up your heels at a local festival, you will find adventure around every corner of the Bluegrass Heartlands.