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Weekend Plans: A day trip to Shaker Village

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Adventure awaits at Kentucky’s largest National Historic Landmark.

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Your summer weekends just got a little busier — and more fun. Lexingtonians have 3,000 acres of adventure at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill to discover.

Explore the Historic Centre, the Farm, or the Preserve at your own pace to learn the Shaker Village story. During your visit, we also suggest:

  • Meeting four-legged farm friends
  • Dining at the seed-to-table restaurant
  • Unlocking history by exploring 34 historic Shaker buildings

Explore upcoming events to enhance your experience. Find your inner explorer — just 40 minutes from Lexington.

Escape for the day.

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