Richmond Attractions

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Acres Of Land Winery

2285 Barnes Mill Rd., Richmond
(859) 328-3000

Acres of Land Winery, located six miles off I-75, is the ultimate in agritourism. Enjoy walking trails, horse-drawn wagon rides, picnic areas, gift shop and more. A restaurant offers homemade regional favorites. A 6,000 sq. ft. building and tents available for weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, picnics, family reunions, etc. Call for business hours.

Battle of Richmond Self-Guided Driving Tour

Richmond Visitor Center
345 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond
(859) 626-8474 or (800) 866-3705

The Battle of Richmond tour is part of the National Civil War Trust Discovery Trail. Follow the path of the Civil War Battle of Richmond on a self-guided driving tour of the battlefields and skirmish areas. Audio CD’s available for sale or refundable deposit. Complete tour lasts approximately two hours.

Bybee Pottery

US 52, Bybee
(859) 369-5350

Oldest pottery west of the Alleghenies. Established in 1845.
World famous family pottery business. Open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm (Closed for lunch.) Free tours upon request.

Central Kentucky Wildlife Management Area

638 Dreyfus Road, Berea
(859) 986-4130

1,688-acres. Regulated hunting. (Refer to hunting regulations). Fishing can be done from the bank. Skeet & Trap Shooting are available.

Deer Run Stable, LLC.

I-75 Exit 95 or 97
2001 River Circle Drive, (Near Ft. Boonesborough), Richmond
(859) 527-6339

“Saddle Up & Wind Down!” Conveniently located in one of the area’s most scenic country sides, the heart of Daniel Boone country. Horseback trail rides, pony rides, hay rides, bonfires, picnics, and rustic camping. Riding lessons, overnight/ long-term boarding.

Downtown Richmond

Richmond Visitor Center
345 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond
(859) 626-8474 or (800) 866-3705

With over 100 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places and three National Register Historic Districts, downtown Richmond is considered one of the state’s finest restored 19th century commercial districts. Visit retail and antique stores, restaurants and historic buildings in the downtown area.

Fort Boonesborough State Park

I-75 Exit 95, Richmond
(859) 527-3131

Fort Boonesborough State Park features a reconstructed fort on the banks of the Kentucky River with in-site crafts such as candle dipping, pottery turning, lye soap making and welding. Also offers two gift shops, a junior Olympic-size swimming pool, miniature golf, camping sites, a sandy beach, picnic shelters, nature trails, historic Lock and Dam #10 on the Kentucky River and more. Bus parking and group tours available.

Gibson Bay Municipal Golf Course

2000 Gibson Bay Drive, Richmond
(859) 623-0225

This 18-hole, par-72, championship, 7200-yard public golf course was designed by internationally renowned Michael Hurzdan. Built by Paul Clute & Associates. Features 33 bunkers, a driving and putting range, plenty of water hazards, rolling greens, 4-5 tee boxes at each hole. Bus parking available.

Hummel Planetarium and Space Theater

Kit Carson Drive, Richmond
(859) 622-1547

Located on the main campus of EKU, the Hummel Planetarium is one of the largest and most sophisticated planetariums in the nation. The projection equipment used to simulate the night sky consists of a starball that measures one meter in diameter and is capable of projecting up to 10,164 stars. Other equipment includes five planet projectors, a sun projector, and two image projectors that are used to project the moon or a variety of other objects both natural and man-made.

Irvinton House Museum

345 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond
(859) 626-1422

Historic Irvinton House is Richmond’s local museum. Exhibits include items from the community as well as Eastern Kentucky University’s J.T. Dorris Collection. Features one of only seven remaining Revolutionary War uniforms in the United States.

Lake Reba Recreational Complex

Gibson Bay Drive, Eastern By-Pass, Richmond
(859) 623-8753

450-acre recreational complex includes nature trails, 18 hole Adventure Golf Course, batting cage facility, 10 baseball and softball fields, 9 soccer fields, 1 1/2 basketball court, picnic pavilions, horseshoe complex, walking trails, volleyball courts, and a 75-acre fishing and boating lake. Trolling motors permitted. Lake contains large-mouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish and red ear sun-fish. Bus parking available. Park also features Paradise Cove Swimming Pool and Gibson Bay Golf Course.

Madison County Courthouse

101 West Main Street, US 25 S, Richmond
(859) 624-4700

Erected in 1849-1850, the Courthouse is one of the finest examples of Greek revival-style architecture in Kentucky. The Madison County Courthouse lobby showcases a boulder with an original inscription of Squire Boone’s signature dating back to 1770.

Richmond Area Arts Center

Lancaster Ave. and Water Street, Richmond
(859) 624-4242

Restored historical church building which houses art displays, music workshops, children’s programs, concerts and much more.

Richmond Downtown Walking Tours of Homes

Richmond Visitor Center
345 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond
(859) 626-8474 or (800) 866-3705

A self-guided walking tour booklet featuring over 70 historical buildings, homes and churches. Available at Richmond Tourism and Visitor Center.

Richmond Raceway

US 52 East, Richmond
(859) 623-9408

Stock car racing every Saturday night - 8:00pm. Special events.

White Hall State Historic House

I-75 Exit 95, White Hall Road, Richmond
(859) 623-9178

Home of Cassius Marcellus Clay, fiery emancipationist, publisher and U.S. Minister to Russia. This state historic site features a 44-room Italianate mansion, shaded picnic areas, a gift shop, outside slave quarters and cook buildings.