Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate
| Address: | 120 Sycamore Rd, Lexington, KY 40502, USA |
| Phone: | +1 859-266-8581 |
| Site: | henryclay.org |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
| Working: | Closed 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 1–4PM |
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Michael Redman
Great Christmas event. Super busy but docents kept things moving with cheer and insight. An important figure in American history. Ill be back again when crowd is thinner and I have time to savor the experience. Some unusual architecture. Loved Clays domed study and hear that concerts on the lawn are enjoyable.
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Griffin VanMeter
This a great place for people of all ages and interests. The estate is beautiful and the curators have done a fantastic job of displaying the storied life of Henry Clay, one of Kentuckys most prominent citizens. For a special treat make sure to go in May when all of the peonies are in bloom-- not to be missed.
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Locked thecat
Nice park like grounds, some educational historic features to explore outside. The house has a great history and is very petty. The tour of the house is not very good for small children but the grounds are very nice in the spring and summer with flowers in bloom.
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Caleb May
My kids and I loved Ashland! We didnt know much about Henry Clay prior to our visit and we very much enjoyed the tour of this beautiful historic home and walking through the garden and around the grounds. This is a must see in Lexington!
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Gareth Phillips
We went their for our high school field teip and it was a once and a lifetime experience. We were talking to the archaeologist and they just found a horse shoe belonging to one of henry clays horses based on the depth of it discovery.
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Eric Shelton
This property is nice, old trees, green grass, planted flowers. But Henry Clay held slaves, along with whatever atrocious things he did, we need to equally acknowledge and confront these things or find someone worth honoring.
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Jonas Ladekjaer
Havent visited the museum or received a tour, but the grounds are very well kept and a nice area for a walk. I go here almost every morning to practice qigong, and they offer community yoga on sundays on the main lawn.
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Kim Konuch
Nice tour of Ashland. Not to long, or to short. Wish the young lady leading the tour was a little more excited about what she was doing but overall an informative tour about Henry Clay.
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Shannon Cutshall
Great tour. Knowledgable guide. Beautiful house and grounds. Great piece of history. No admittance charge. Affordable tour price. Small cafe in old smokehouse with outdoor seating.
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J Woo
awesome little park comprised of the Henry Clay Mansion and surrounding grounds. a nice place to read a book in the summer time. make sure and checkout the flower garden.
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Perry Elkins
Grounds do act as a formal park. Tour is worthwhile if a little pedantic at times (probably not great for most smaller children). Nicely decorated at Christmas.
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Shifu Careaga
Absolutely top notch historic site. I would know I have been to more of Kentuckys than anyone. Owner/creator of Hidden Destinations in KY Map Score: A+
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Annie Golden
Great tour guide. So well spoken & knowledgeable. Will revisit once I read up on Mr Clay. Property very well taken care of. Love walking the grounds.
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Kate Mulhearn
Great experience. Henry Clay was an important part of American history and Ashland gives the visitor an excellent picture of who he was.
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Brian G. Fay
We did not take the tour but walked the grounds which were a lovely break from hectic life. Like stepping back in time.
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Niki Wezensky
Fun place to walk around and find out about some history. Seemed like a popular place, so there wasnt a lot of privacy.
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Ryan R. C. Lewis
Great tour, great guide and great information on an important historical figure that has a legacy relevant to today.
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Stacie Shields
It wasnt Henry Clays actual home. And the tour guide was monitone and rehearsed. Will not recommend this attraction.
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Kathryn Kauffman Psychic Medium
Antiquated and Beautiful Buildings, Rich Gardens and Lusch Trees. Full of History ,its like stepping into the past.
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Joseph Brooks
10 pokestops and 4 gyms here. You could stay here all day and play. Plenty of shady spots with a nice breeze.
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Katherine Coffman
Nice and well kept. My only issues were locked bathrooms during open hours and an early closing time
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Brad Sandidge
Not sure about inside, but the grounds are a great place to go walk the dog and generally chill out.
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Dustin Jones
Havent been in the museum but the grounds are gorgeous. This is a favorite spot to read or walk.
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Ryan Cain
Small, quaint. Have a walkaround and see the gardens before lunching at a local establishment.
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John Lewis
What a great tour every hour. You will learn so much about the region not only Henery Clay.
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Justin Tapp
Beautiful. Great history. Try the walking trail and look at the giant and historic trees.
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Mikel Duke
Great tour from a very knowledgeable guide and a very nice park-like atmosphere outside
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Anne Prescott
A wonderful tour. It was informative and a beautiful place to spend the afternoon.
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Tama Thé
Always someone playing frisbee. The groundskeepers must hate it, but tolerate it
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Nicole Levy
Great place to explore, whether you take the tour or just want to walk around!
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Trent Struttmann
This is a great area for outdoor get togethers. We were playing ultimate.
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maria yanis
There is history here that I never learned in school. Very interesting.
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Nishaan Sandhu
Beautiful, usually quiet, an easy walk with paths and gorgeous garden.
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glen klinker
Great place, if you want to give history a try, this is the place!!
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Native Peace-Warrior
Historic and very relaxing with a lot of wonderful old buildings
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Jim Davis
A history buffs dream. Beautifully restored mansion and grounds.
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Zee Strib
My favorite park in all of Lexington! So beautiful and peaceful.
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Margaret Parsons
Fascinating glimpse of 18th century life. Also good Pokemon.
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Scott Smith
Great place to relax and cool off along the massive trees.
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Roberto Cortes
Very nice place the tour guide was very informative
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Sean Burns
Great historic place to visit. Beautiful garden.
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D Pustay
Loved it. So much information. Lovely property.
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Brison Harvey
Great tour and beautifully kept grounds.
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Holly Hughes
Beautifully restored historic home.
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Thomas Sanders
Interesting tour. Knowledge guide
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Ivan Psimer
Good pokestops and gyms here
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Annie Forster
Peaceful place to walk.
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Eric Thomas
Worth visiting weekly!
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Donnie Piercey
Such a beautiful spot!
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Treasure Chideraa
Hate it all no help
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charles genopwr
Beautiful old home.
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David C
Beautiful place
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Maria Triana
We lern a lot
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A Cat
Beautiful
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