![]() Why go: To visit leafy neighborhoods and thoroughbred farms in America's horse capital It's all about the horses in Lexington, Kentucky © Lottie Davies / Lonely Planet Lexington, Kentucky You can walk one of five trails while keeping an eye out for the 290 bird species that pass through each year, including greater sandhill cranes in winter. For a dose of nature along the way, stop in at Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge. How to get to Columbus from Louisville: If you’re driving, it’s a straight shot up I-65 from Louisville to Columbus allow about 75 minutes for the 70-mile drive. ![]() If you need a break, stop in at Zaharakos, a beautifully restored, 1900s-era ice cream parlor with a mahogany counter, stained glass windows and Tiffany-style lamps, as well as outstanding homemade ice cream and classic American fare. You can also arrange tours and pick up maps at the Columbus visitors center. Download the free '' Columbus, IN Tours" app on your smartphone and you can explore the great art and architecture at your leisure. There’s also some impressive public art on display, with works by the likes of Henry Moore, Robert Indiana and Dale Chihuly. Don’t miss the First Christian Church, designed by Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen (father of Eero Saarinen) in 1942 the brick-and-limestone structure is a Modernist masterpiece. ![]() The American Institute of Architects has ranked Columbus the sixth-best city in the nation for its outstanding array of architecture – not bad for a city with a population of just 50,000. More than 60 buildings here were designed by famous names, including Eero Saarinen, Richard Meier, IM Pei, Cesar Pelli, Harry Weese and Deborah Berke among many others. From the middle of the 20th century, the town of Columbus, Indiana, became a veritable drawing board for some of the world’s greatest living architects. ![]() Why Go: To admire an astonishing collection of 20th-century architectureĮven many Indiana locals are unaware of the great architectural treasure trove in the southern part of the state. ![]()
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