Sparta (Kentucky)

Sparta is a city in Kentucky with a population of 236 in 2020. It is home to the Kentucky Speedway.

• 38.6708-85.153851 Butler-Turpin State Historic House, 1608 Hwy 227 Carrollton (in General Butler State Resort Park), ☏ +1 502 732-4384, misty.wheeler@ky.gov. Tours May - Nov at 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM. This fine country home built in 1859 is a place of remembrance for one of Kentucky's foremost military families from colonial times, through the revolution, the War of 1812, the Mexican War and the Civil War. Built in the Greek Revival style the house is a three-bay, masonry structure with a commanding view of the Kentucky River valley. Adults $5, under 18 $3.  

• 38.7096-84.91621 Kentucky Speedway, 1 Speedway Drive (I-71 to exit 57 (KY 35) or exit 55 (KY 1039)), ☏ +1 859 578-2300 (general info and season tickets), +1-888-652-7223 (single event tickets), +1-859-567-3517 (track tours). A 1.5-mile oval is Kentucky's home for NASCAR, hosting races in all three NASCAR national series (Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Truck Series) on one weekend in late June and Xfinity and Truck races on a weekend in late September. The 2011 Cup Series race, the first for that series at the track, was plagued by logistical problems. The track and the state worked to address these issues for the 2012 races, and all subsequent races have gone off without major logistical issues.  

• Ramada by Wyndham, 525 Dale Dr, ☏ +1-859-904-1460. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. I-71 Exit 57 Sparta HWY. 

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