Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate - Life & Legacy Tour
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Discover historic Ashland, the famous estate of "The Great Compromiser," Henry Clay. Representing Kentucky in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, as well as his tenure as Secretary of State under President John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay played a pivotal role in United States politics and history for close to half a century.
Enjoy a guided one-hour tour of the rebuilt mansion.
Tour this historic estate on a family-friendly excursion located close to downtown Lexington; guarantee admission to this popular site by booking ahead.
Visitors 5 years and older must wear masks. Visitors must remain 6 feet from other parties.
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 1 hour – 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Access to the estate's Gardens and Walking Trails
- Self-Guided tour of the Civil War Monument (optional)
- Free On-Site Parking
- Self-Guided tour of the Henry Clay Exhibit (optional)
- One hour guided mansion tour
Not included
- Transportation to/from Attraction
- Food and beverages (The Ginkgo Tree Café open Tuesdays-Saturday 11am - 3pm))
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Make your way to Ashland: The Henry Clay Estate, located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Walk through the meticulously preserved rooms of this 18-room Italinate-styled mansion, complete with an impressive display of original furnishings, artwork and statuary. Ashland is a must-see for anyone interested in Kentucky history, United States history, Political history, the Civil War, and architecture. Enter the front door and our knowledgeable docents will welcome you inside for a narrated journey through this beautiful estate. Then, take an optional self-guided tour of the gardens and grounds, Civil War monument and Henry Clay Exhibit. Immerse yourself in the history of Henry Clay's Ashland and conclude with a stop at the Museum Store. At the end of your visit, make your way back to downtown Lexington and enjoy other must-see sites.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Cancellation & confirmation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
- May be cancelled for bad weather
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From $25.00 per person
- Free cancellation
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