Internationally renowned for its legendary horse farms and beautiful countryside, the city of Paris offers the best in country living, conveniently located only 20 minutes northeast of downtown Lexington.

The Hospital
Bourbon Community Hospital is a 58-bed acute care facility and is nationally ranked in the top 10 percent in satisfaction among its patients, physicians and community members, according to Data Management and Research, Inc. The hospital has a 100% RN nursing staff and 100% of the Critical Care Nurses are Trauma Certified. Bourbon Community Hospital received the highest possible score among LifePoint hospitals during the previous two surveys by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Also, Bourbon Community is the only LifePoint hospital to have twice received the company's prestigious High Five Award. The hospital has recently undergone major renovations, including a new Operating Room, Radiology Department, Registration Area and a newly expanded 24-hour Emergency Room. Realizing the importance of staying current with technological advances, the hospital invested over $2 million in 2004 in equipment and facility upgrades, including a video colonscope, a video gastroscope and a helipad to transfer patients more quickly. The hospital is equipped with a CT, MRI, Lithotripsy and Ultrasound as well as an ICU and Med/Surg Unit. Services provided by the hospital include Allergy, Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Surgery, Dentistry, Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, Gastro-enterology, General Surgery, Gynecology, Hospitalist, IM/Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Otolaryngology, Orthopedic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Pathology, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Radiology and Urology. Surgical services are provided in ENT, Orthopedic, General, Urology, and Gynecology.

The Community
Nestled in the heart of Kentucky's famous Bluegrass Region, Bourbon County is one of the top producers of thoroughbred horses in the world. More than fifty horse farms are located in the county, including world-famous Claiborne Farm, where Secretariat stood at stud for many years.

Historic attractions include Duncan Tavern, a 1788 limestone tavern on the courthouse square whose guests included Daniel Boone. The Cane Ridge Meeting House, the site of the famous Cane Ridge revival of 1801, was built in 1791 and is the largest one-room log structure in the United States, seating 400 people. The Colville Covered Bridge near Millersburg is one of only two in the state still open to traffic.

Other attractions include the Hopewell Museum, located in a 1910 Beaux Arts building originally used as a post office, and the Wallis House & Arboretum, which features extensive grounds containing an arboretum, rose garden and day-lily garden.

Recreation
Steeped in tradition and located just a few miles down the road in Lexington, Keeneland Race Course attracts millions of fans during the racing season from April to October. Houston Oaks Golf Course and Shady Brook Golf Course offer some of the best golf in the region, and provide plenty of challenges for golfers of all skill levels. Bourbon County Park has a paved track that's a favorite among walkers, and a playground area for children. Finally, Bourbon County has one of the few drive-in movie theaters remaining in America.