Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate - Life & Legacy Tour
Overview
Discover historic Ashland, the famous estate of "The Great Compromiser," Henry Clay. Representing Kentucky in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, as well as his tenure as Secretary of State under President John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay played a pivotal role in United States politics and history for close to half a century.
Enjoy a guided one-hour tour of the rebuilt mansion.
Tour this historic estate on a family-friendly excursion located close to downtown Lexington; guarantee admission to this popular site by booking ahead.
Visitors 5 years and older must wear masks. Visitors must remain 6 feet from other parties.
What's Included
- Access to the estate's Gardens and Walking Trails
- Free On-Site Parking
- One hour guided mansion tour
- Self-Guided tour of the Henry Clay Exhibit (optional)
- Self-Guided tour of the Civil War Monument (optional)
- Transportation to/from Attraction
- Food and beverages (The Ginkgo Tree Café open Tuesdays-Saturday 11am - 3pm))
Meeting Location
Ashland: The Henry Clay Estate
120 Sycamore Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40502, United States
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your preferred tour departure time. If tour is sold out you will be placed on the next available tour time that day.
- Only the first floor of the mansion is wheelchair accessible.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Access to the estate's Gardens and Walking Trails.
- Free On-Site Parking.
- One hour guided mansion tour.
- Self-Guided tour of the Henry Clay Exhibit (optional).
- Self-Guided tour of the Civil War Monument (optional).
- Transportation to/from Attraction.
- Food and beverages (The Ginkgo Tree Café open Tuesdays-Saturday 11am - 3pm)).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate - Life & Legacy Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate – Life & Legacy Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Access to the estate's Gardens and Walking Trails
- Free On-Site Parking
- One hour guided mansion tour
- Self-Guided tour of the Henry Clay Exhibit (optional)
- Self-Guided tour of the Civil War Monument (optional)
- Transportation to/from Attraction
- Food and beverages (The Ginkgo Tree Café open Tuesdays-Saturday 11am - 3pm))
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your preferred tour departure time. If tour is sold out you will be placed on the next available tour time that day.
- Only the first floor of the mansion is wheelchair accessible.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
