If you enjoy taking the backroads, Kentucky is such a wonderful place to spend your time. You can hop in your car, on a motorcycle or bike, and head out for a scenic ride through rolling hills, farmland, mountains, rocky tunnels, and more. And of course some of the most beautiful backroads in Kentucky can be found throughout horse country. Just outside of Lexington, the scenic route along Old Frankfort Pike and Pisgah Pike is a drive every Kentuckian should take. These beautiful backroads in Kentucky may just be the most idyllic in the state.
West of Lexington and Georgetown, amongst towns like Midway and Versailles, you’ll find the rolling hills of horse country.
ehrlif/ iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images This area is filled with expansive horse farms, stone fencing, and historic properties that seem too perfect to be real.
In fact, when you stumble upon these roads, you almost feel like you’re not supposed to be there since they are so well-groomed and idyllic.
Tripadvisor/Otterhere Along sections of Old Frankfort Pike and the shorter Pisgah Pike, you’ll find grazing horses, wide-open spaces, beautiful barns, and some extravagant properties, hidden by fencing and lush trees.
The farms throughout this area are well-known by those familiar with racing and make up Kentucky’s version of Hollywood Boulevard.
Google/WinStar Farm WinStar Farm, shown above, is one of the most famous — and gorgeous — and was once home to the Triple Crown winner, Justify.
As you drive along these beautiful backroads in Kentucky, keep in mind that these are homes and locals are trying to get somewhere if they are driving through here.
Photo Courtesy of Carol Mattingly But admittedly, it is difficult not to drive slowly and take in the perfectly cut green grass, straight line fencing, and arching shade trees.
The stone fencing is a well-known feature of this area and holds quite a bit of history.
Flickr/David Cornwell There is actually much history to witness along these roads, such as Pisgah Presbyterian, which has a cemetery that is shown above.
One of the most popular images of Kentucky is this view taken along Pisgah Pike.
Photo Courtesy of Carol Mattingly It is an iconic image and one of the most breathtaking spots in Kentucky, no matter what time of year you visit.
When you decide to make the scenic drive through this area, don’t miss out on a chance to enjoy the delicious food at Wallace Station.
Tripadvisor/Poomshanka This legendary eatery is located near Midway and has plenty of outdoor dining, as well as a cozy interior. If you need to, pick up carryout while taking in the scenic backroads of horse country. For more information on Wallace Station, check out our previous article.
The beautiful backroads of Kentucky are a great way to spend your time and there’s bound to be a scenic route near your area of the state. If you live anywhere near Lexington, spend an afternoon winding along Old Frankfort Pike and Pisgah Pike and enjoy the idyllic scenery of horse country. Have you taken these iconic scenic drives in Kentucky? What do you think are the most beautiful backroads in Kentucky? Let us know in the comments!
ehrlif/ iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images
This area is filled with expansive horse farms, stone fencing, and historic properties that seem too perfect to be real.
Tripadvisor/Otterhere
Along sections of Old Frankfort Pike and the shorter Pisgah Pike, you’ll find grazing horses, wide-open spaces, beautiful barns, and some extravagant properties, hidden by fencing and lush trees.
Google/WinStar Farm
WinStar Farm, shown above, is one of the most famous — and gorgeous — and was once home to the Triple Crown winner, Justify.
Photo Courtesy of Carol Mattingly
But admittedly, it is difficult not to drive slowly and take in the perfectly cut green grass, straight line fencing, and arching shade trees.
Flickr/David Cornwell
There is actually much history to witness along these roads, such as Pisgah Presbyterian, which has a cemetery that is shown above.
It is an iconic image and one of the most breathtaking spots in Kentucky, no matter what time of year you visit.
Tripadvisor/Poomshanka
This legendary eatery is located near Midway and has plenty of outdoor dining, as well as a cozy interior. If you need to, pick up carryout while taking in the scenic backroads of horse country. For more information on Wallace Station, check out our previous article.
And for more scenic routes, check out another historic drive in Kentucky that every local should enjoy at least once.
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Address: Old Frankfort Pike, Lexington, KY, USAAddress: Pisgah Pike, Versailles, KY 40383, USA
