Things to Do

Sadieville is conveniently located near exit 136 of Interstate 75, 25 miles north of Lexington and 57 miles south of Cincinnati, Ohio. It is in Scott County 12 miles north of Georgetown, the county seat.

Train Spotting

For a perfect view of the northbound and southbound trains, it doesn't get much better! Sadieville is split down the middle by the railroad. Park on Main Street to catch both northbound and southbound trains. Watch them cross the railroad bridge that was built in 1911, crossing over Pike Street. 

Fishing, Kayaking & Canoeing - Eagle Creek boat ramp, Hinton Sadieville Rd

Eagle Creek is the perfect place to spend a day on the water! Paddle leisurely while keeping a keen eye out for bald eagles. They make their home high in the trees on the creek bank. Drop a line and see what you can catch. This area is teeming with wildlife like the eagles, otters, cranes, ducks and many more.

Rosenwald School - Angle Ave

Call city hall to schedule a tour of the refurbished Rosenwald School. Rosenwald Schools were funded and created by Booker T. Washington and Julius Rosenwald to educate and improve literacy rates among rural African American children. Very few are left, so you don't want to miss this opportunity! For more information on Rosenwald Schools visit Rosenwald Schools | National Trust for Historic Preservation

Sadieville Farmers Market - 859 Pike St

Open the 2nd Saturday of the month, from May through October, 9am to 1pm. 

Cycling - Sadieville and Northern Scott County have some of the best back roads for cycling and jogging and back country for hiking and horseback riding in the entire state. The terrain is hilly and much of the area is wooded and/or farm land. The outdoor enthusiast can go for hours without seeing another human being. As they travel, they experience breathtaking views, rural landscapes and an abundance of wildlife.

The City of Sadieville and the Scott County Planning Commission have produced maps for road cyclists. There are 8 road bike routes that offer a total of over 128 miles of riding in northern Scott County.

Sadie Hill and North Scott County Connector Bike Routes

Sadie Hill Bike Tours

North Scott County Connector Bike Tours

Whispering Woods Riding Stables - 265 Wright Ln, Georgetown (4.7 miles)

To best experience central Kentucky's beauty, there is no better way than on horseback! Whispering Woods Riding Stables offers heavily wooded trails and abundant wildlife. For more information visit Whispering Woods Riding Stables

Old Friends - 1841 Paynes Depot Rd, Georgetown (15 miles)

Old Friends offers retired Thoroughbreds a place to relax after their careers have come to an end. Get up close and personal with these racing superstars! For more information visit www.oldfriendsequine.org.

Kentucky Horse Park - Exit 120 from I75 (16 miles)

The Kentucky Horsepark is owned and operated by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This one of a kind park is all about celebrating our relationship with the horse.  Annual Attendance is over one million. Take a horse drawn trolley tour of the park, meet the Hall of Champions residents, visit the Breeds Barn to meet and greet the different horse breeds, and meet the Equine Officers at the Mounted Patrol Barn. There are two museums to visit, the International Museum of the Horse and the American Saddlebred Museum. The little ones will love the Kids Barn, where they can have hands on activities and learn about the basics of horses. Visit the Gift Shop for some unique, equestrian themed mementos and grab lunch at the Iron Works Cafe. The main season runs from March 19 - November 3. Visit Kentucky Horse Park - Kentucky Horse Park for more information. 

Ark Encounter Theme Park - Exit 154 from I75 (18 miles)

A must see, this is a full-size Noah's Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. The Ark Encounter offers many experiences to enjoy. Besides the many exhibits, they offer animal encounters, dining, playgrounds, Ararat Zoo Ridge, educational programs, shopping, zip lines and many other events. Visit Life-size Noah’s Ark | Ark Encounter for more information. 

Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Welcome to Kentucky the birthplace of bourbon! Kentucky is known for horses and bourbon, so why not experience both?  Plan your own bourbon trail to discover the flavors, hospitality and craftmanship for your own unique experience. For more information visit Homepage | Kentucky Bourbon.