Scenic Routes
See the ancient art and tradition of dry stone masonry along country roads winding
throughout Scott County and Kentucky Horse Country. Crafter-farmers of Scotch-Irish
ancestry built these stone fences, fitting pieces of limestone together like a weighty
three-dimensional puzzle and creating a storybook effect to the roads, pastures and
farmlands they outline.
Drivers, bikers and motorcyclists, if you love to explore the backroads on a beautiful
day, Scott County has a route for you:
Georgetown is home to the Horsey Hundred, a leading central Kentucky cycling event
that takes place on Memorial Day Weekend and features 30-, 50-, 66- and 100-mile
rides in areas in and around Georgetown. Riders travel through quaint historic towns
and along back roads bordering some of the world’s most famous horse farms, passing
rolling farm country, woodlands and streams and catching glimpses of bourbon
distilleries and horses pasturing in fields. Visit Horsey Hundred’s website for biking trails and other details.
Bicycle the Legacy Trail, a popular and exciting shared-use greenway trail stretching
12 miles from downtown Lexington to the Kentucky Horse Park. This trail features
interpretive signage and is also suitable for walking. Download a printable Legacy Trail
map here or request a copy from the Georgetown/Scott County Tourism Office &
Visitor Center.
Don’t have time for a tour but love seeing horses grazing on a Kentucky farm? Embark
on the Bluegrass Country Driving Tour, a picturesque route meandering along
country roads and past the legendary landscapes of the Bluegrass Region. Use this
map on your next driving or biking tour of the area to learn all about the history,
geography and, of course, the horse culture Kentucky holds so dear. Have a map
mailed to you or pick one up at the Georgetown/Scott County Tourism Office & Visitor
Center when you’re in town.
Bluegrass Country Driving Tour
Don’t have time for a tour but love seeing horses grazing on a Kentucky farm… then the Bluegrass Country Driving Tour is for you! This popular route takes you through country roads and past the legendary landscape of the Bluegrass Region. Use this map on your next driving or biking tour of the area to learn all about the history, geography, and of course, the horse culture that Kentucky holds so dear! Have a map mailed to you or pick one up at the Georgetown/Scott County Tourism office when you’re in town.
Buffalo Gals Barn Quilt Trail
Discover pieces of history and beauty across Scott County! The Buffalo Gals Barn Quilt Trail in Scott County, Kentucky takes you along country roads, past historic farms with barns old and new, and alongside fields where cows and horses graze, corn ripples, and wildflowers bloom. The quilt squares are a cornucopia of traditional and contemporary patterns that adorn barns, yards, and fences across the county. Built of wood and painted with care, these 8-foot and 4-foot squares are fascinating pieces of history preserved as roadside art. Get your Barn Quilt Trail map here or get additional routes/information by contacting Georgetown/Scott County Tourism. Please be respectful, the barn quilts are located on private property.
Looking to make a few pit stops?
- Country Boy Brewing Taproom
- Downtown Georgetown
- Yuko-en on the Elkhorn
- Local Eateries