In the heart of the American Middle-West, Lexington, the second largest city in Kentucky, is known for its horse breeding. There are several hundred stud farms in its vicinity, earning it the nickname "the horse capital of the world". Lexington is located in the heart of the slightly hilly Bluegrass region. Here the grassy plains stretch as far as the eye can see and make an excellent pasture for horses whose breed is internationally renowned. Livestock breeding but also horse racing and equestrian shows punctuate the daily life of this rural town, which nevertheless has some 300,000 inhabitants. Lexington is also famous for its bourbons. Four historic distilleries are still active: Woodford Reserve distillery, Buffalo Trace, Four Roses and Wild Turkey. A thriving city, Lexington is also home to the largest peanut butter factory in the United States and a Toyota factory with many models on its perfectly laid out streets. Lexington is the main campus of the University of Kentucky. Called UK, this university is self-sufficient with its hospital, its bank... Its basketball, football, baseball and athletics teams are more than federative and supported by the whole population, which does not hesitate on match days, to wear the color of the university: blue. Lexington's downtown area is teeming with shops, galleries, restaurants and historic sites, including Georgian-style houses dating from the 18th century. The city knows a climate close to France with well marked seasons. A little kiss from the surrounding hills tempers both the summer heat and the cold of winter. Spring, when the bluegrass bluegrass is green, can be a good season to plan your stay in this surprising American city. A visit to Kentucky Horse Park where you can admire over fifty breeds of horses is a must on your journey to the horse capital of the world. You must try your luck in a race at Keeneland Racetrack. The most passionate can tour the local stud farms. Distilleries like Four Roses are also worth a visit. Bluegrass is not only a pasture grass but also a style of music that you should listen to live at Cosmic charlies or Al's bar, two bars regularly programming bands. The annual Kentucky Horse Park Bluegrass Festival in June is the largest of its kind in the world.