Travel and Lodging

About Lexington, Kentucky

Within a day's drive of two-thirds of the population of the United States, Lexington is accessible by air with approximately 100 direct and nonstop flights. Lexington, which was founded in 1775, is located in the heart of the Bluegrass region of Kentucky and is known as the “Horse Capital of the World,” but is also well-known for its bourbon, America's only native spirit. Both the racehorses and the bourbon benefit from the limestone formed in this unique geological region, which was a shallow tropical ocean millions of years ago. Outside activities of interest include tours of horse farms and a trip through the "Bourbon Trail." From its vibrant downtown to its famed horse farms, Lexington features a wide variety of interesting activities for visitors including thoroughbred racing at Keeneland, golfing on championship-caliber courses (and the spring weather in Lexington is very conducive to golfing), fine dining and enjoying southern hospitality.

Hotel Accommodations

The Hyatt Regency Lexington in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, adjacent to the Lexington Conference Center, is one of our partner hotels for the Carlson 'Break New Ground' User Conference. Discounted hotel rates will apply to those attending the conference. Please identify yourself as such when making your hotel reservations . Guests may make their own hotel reservations for the Hyatt by calling 800-233-1234 or 859-253-1234.

The Lexington Downtown Hotel & Conference Center, also adjacent to the Lexington Conference Center, is another of our partner hotels for the User Conference. It is also offering discounted rates to those attending the event, but you must identify yourself as an attendee at the event when making your reservation. You may make your reservation directly by calling 877-539-1648 or 859-281-3737.

Air Travel

Blue Grass Airport is served by six major airline brands, including American Eagle, Continental Express, Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlink, United Express, and USAirways, which provide convenient non-stop service to 14 top destinations, including Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Memphis, Minneapolis, Newark, New York, Orlando, and Washington’s Reagan National. Other cities with airports within easy driving distance of Lexington include Louisville, Ky., 80 miles to the west via I-64, and Cincinnati, Ohio, 90 miles to the north via interstates 75 and 71.

For area air travel, check out the following:

Blue Grass Airport
4000 Versailles Road
Lexington, KY 40510
Phone: (859) 425-3100
Web: www.bluegrassairport.com

Activities in Lexington: No matter what your interests, there's lots to do in Lexington... Here's a fun list of 70 things to do for free in Lexington.  Also, check out this list of Top Tens for the area for information about horse farm tours, the Bourbon Trail, historic homes (including the childhood home of Mary Todd Lincoln), shopping and more. To help those plan activities in the area if they are interested, representatives of the Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau will be on hand at registration from 3-7 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, and from from 7-11 a.m. on Monday, April 6. They will have brochures and be able to answer any questions you might have.