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Barkers Blackberry Hill Winery   |   Boone County Arboretum at Central Park
Florence Freedom Baseball   |   Florence Speedway   |   Northern Kentucky Horse Center
Split Rock Conservation Park   |   Turfway Park

Barkers Blackberry Hill Winery
	859-428-0377 Web Page
	In 1980 Jimmy Barker planted 3,000 thornless (hybrid) blackberry bushes on a rolling, four-acre- hillside in Northern Kentucky. When Kentucky legalized farm wineries in 1990, Jimmy applied for and was granted the first permit in Kentucky. The winery now sells Blackberry and Cherry Wine and Mead (Honey) Wine. Barker's offers wine tasting daily. Group tours of winery are available by appointment. 'He-pickers' and 'she-pickers' (don't laugh, that's what Jimmy calls 'em) will find plump, juicy berries in July and August. You can bring your own containers or purchase one of theirs.
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Boone County Arboretum at Central Park
	859-384-4999 Web Page
	The Boone County Arboretum at Central Park (9190 Camp Ernst Road Union, KY 41091) contains over 2,800 trees and shrubs and two miles of paved trails intertwined with athletic fields, making this the only facility of its kind in Kentucky. Free plant collection maps and educational program information is available inside the kiosks located at the trailheads. The arboretum is free and open to the public until dusk year-round. Free, guided tours of the facility can also be scheduled. For more information, visit the Arboretum website or call 859-384-4999.
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Florence Freedom Baseball
	859-594-4487 Web Page
	The Florence Freedom baseball team is affiliated with the independent Frontier League. The Freedom finished the 2005 regular season with a 53-42 record.
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Florence Speedway
	859-485-7591 Web Page
	Florence Speedway is a half-mile, high-banked, clay oval located in Union, Kentucky. It was built in the 1950's and has been operated by Jerry & Mona King since 1984. Since then, it has become one of the premiere Dirt Late Model tracks in the state of Kentucky. Hosting such prestigious Dirt Late Model events as the North/South 100, The Ralph Latham Memorial, and the Spring 50 have established the track as one of the elite racing venues in the Dirt Late Model world. The track generally operates on Saturdays from March to October with a regular racing program for Late Models, Modifieds, Super Dirt Stocks and Pure Stocks. The 2004 racing schedule bagan on March 29. Visit the Florence Speedway website for updates and information about tickets.
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Northern Kentucky Horse Center
	859-485-6542 Web Page
	Northern Kentucky Horse Center is a 450+ acre horse operation with beautiful pastures and wooded trails ranging from beginner rider to advanced. The center has a brand new state-of-the-art barn with free-span indoor sand arena, outdoor sand arena, and jump field. NKHC is a unique full service horse facility for experienced horsemen and novice horse enthusiasts alike. We have a dedicated, experienced staff of professionals to maximize your riding and horsemanship experiences. All ages, all skill levels and all riding disciplines are welcome and encouraged!
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Split Rock Conservation Park
	859-689-9999 Web Page
	Split Rock Conservation Park on Kentucky 20 at Woolper Creek offers guided tours on 165 acres featuring Boone County’s native flora, fauna, ecology, and natural and cultural resources. The centerpiece of the park is Split Rock, a glacial deposit that has long been an Ohio River landmark. Tours of the park are given by appointment with programs tailored to meet the needs of any group.
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Turfway Park
	859-371-0200 Web Page
	Turfway Park is Northern Kentucky's premier track for thoroughbred horse racing. Turfway features live racing from December 1 through April 1 and from September 8 through October 7. Visit Turfway's website for more information.
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