Best of The Bluegrass: Guide for Your Stay
Food scene
Nice place to have a celebratory meal, true Italian food, and you can walk out with your Wine Bottle if you don't finish it! (but who doesn't finish wine with their friends?) This restaurant does accept reservations on OpenTable in advance and is within walking distance.
Frank & Dino's
271 West Short StreetNice place to have a celebratory meal, true Italian food, and you can walk out with your Wine Bottle if you don't finish it! (but who doesn't finish wine with their friends?) This restaurant does accept reservations on OpenTable in advance and is within walking distance.
Great walk in place to grab something sweet from an awesome pair of sister's making a homemade treat that they love!
16 locals recommend
Sorella Gelateria
591 W Short StGreat walk in place to grab something sweet from an awesome pair of sister's making a homemade treat that they love!
A wonderful steakhouse downtown within walking distance that accepts reservations in advance on OpenTable. Make sure to save room for dessert and if staying during nice weather request the patio! There is also a bar area with live music some nights!
54 locals recommend
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Lexington
101 W Vine StA wonderful steakhouse downtown within walking distance that accepts reservations in advance on OpenTable. Make sure to save room for dessert and if staying during nice weather request the patio! There is also a bar area with live music some nights!
Great menu and an awesome patio within walking distance of the property. They also offer brunch/lunch options and accept reservations on OpenTable.
74 locals recommend
Dudley's On Short
259 W Short StGreat menu and an awesome patio within walking distance of the property. They also offer brunch/lunch options and accept reservations on OpenTable.
Delicious Cajun food and a local to Lexington, my favorite is the Shrimp Étouffée with extra bread!
47 locals recommend
Bourbon n' Toulouse
829 Euclid AveDelicious Cajun food and a local to Lexington, my favorite is the Shrimp Étouffée with extra bread!
Great bar to snag a drink and even play some arcade games in the back! Always clean and an awesome places to hangout.
13 locals recommend
Bourbon on Rye
115 W Main StGreat bar to snag a drink and even play some arcade games in the back! Always clean and an awesome places to hangout.
Tony's is a great local steakhouse that has a diverse menu and accepts OpenTable reservations!
95 locals recommend
Tony's of Lexington
401 W Main StTony's is a great local steakhouse that has a diverse menu and accepts OpenTable reservations!
Great local food spot that accepts reservations on OpenTable. They offer a wide variety of charcuterie starters, great alcohol selections, and weekend brunch options!
106 locals recommend
Carson's Food & Drink
362 E Main StGreat local food spot that accepts reservations on OpenTable. They offer a wide variety of charcuterie starters, great alcohol selections, and weekend brunch options!
Great local pizzeria that even offers breakfast options on the weekend! Make sure to not miss out on this local gem in the heart of Lexington and within walking distance to the property.
15 locals recommend
Pearl's
133 N LimestoneGreat local pizzeria that even offers breakfast options on the weekend! Make sure to not miss out on this local gem in the heart of Lexington and within walking distance to the property.
Great local spot for food and drinks! Whether it's a pizza, wings, or more this spot has something for everyone.
44 locals recommend
Grey Goose
170 Jefferson StGreat local spot for food and drinks! Whether it's a pizza, wings, or more this spot has something for everyone.
Great local Latin inspired food within walking distance and nestled in the "Local Food District" downtown. Great drinks, appetizers, and more!
Closed Monday & Tuesday, 5-9EST Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday. 11 a.m. EST - 10pm EST Friday and Saturday.
62 locals recommend
Corto Lima
101 W Short StGreat local Latin inspired food within walking distance and nestled in the "Local Food District" downtown. Great drinks, appetizers, and more!
Closed Monday & Tuesday, 5-9EST Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday. 11 a.m. EST - 10pm EST Friday and Saturday.
Southern food with global influence located downtown and a great local spot to try within walking distance.
18 locals recommend
Minglewood
159 N LimestoneSouthern food with global influence located downtown and a great local spot to try within walking distance.
Great local breakfast spot open 8am EST daily other than Monday.
38 locals recommend
doodles breakfast and lunch
262 N LimestoneGreat local breakfast spot open 8am EST daily other than Monday.
Great local coffee and doughnut shop in the North Limestone area.
24 locals recommend
North Lime Coffee & Donuts
1228 S 7th StGreat local coffee and doughnut shop in the North Limestone area.
Great local breakfast or lunch spot! Wonderful homemade in-house doughnuts and more.
47 locals recommend
Magee's Bakery
726 E Main StGreat local breakfast or lunch spot! Wonderful homemade in-house doughnuts and more.
Local cuisine with a master chef located in the heart of Lexington that accepts reservations. Great food and cocktails.
24 locals recommend
Epping's on Eastside
264 Walton AveLocal cuisine with a master chef located in the heart of Lexington that accepts reservations. Great food and cocktails.
Great taco and appetizers Mexican inspired food. Local and typically quicker service.
30 locals recommend
The Local Taco
315 S LimestoneGreat taco and appetizers Mexican inspired food. Local and typically quicker service.
Local Italian with family service since 1973. Great salads, pizza, sandwiches, and breadsticks located close to University of Kentucky campus.
31 locals recommend
Joe Bologna's
120 W Maxwell StLocal Italian with family service since 1973. Great salads, pizza, sandwiches, and breadsticks located close to University of Kentucky campus.
Local distillery district area and patio area as well on site! Great for spring, summer, and fall patio season grab a slice of pizza and a drink and enjoy!
Dog Friendly
80 locals recommend
Goodfellas Distillery
1228 Manchester StreetLocal distillery district area and patio area as well on site! Great for spring, summer, and fall patio season grab a slice of pizza and a drink and enjoy!
Dog Friendly
Great local ice cream shop nestled in the Distillery District by Goodfellas.
59 locals recommend
Crank & Boom Ice Cream Lounge
1210 Manchester StGreat local ice cream shop nestled in the Distillery District by Goodfellas.
Neighborhoods
South Hill is a historic neighborhood in the heart of downtown Lexington. The majority of homes in the neighborhood were built between the late 18th and early 20th centuries. Flanked to the south by the University of Kentucky, and to the north by city's Central Business District, the South Hill neighborhood has maintained its historic charm as Lexington has grown up around it.
Its boundaries are South Limestone Street to the east, Pine Street to the south, South Broadway to the west, and High Street to the north
Historic South Hill
South Hill is a historic neighborhood in the heart of downtown Lexington. The majority of homes in the neighborhood were built between the late 18th and early 20th centuries. Flanked to the south by the University of Kentucky, and to the north by city's Central Business District, the South Hill neighborhood has maintained its historic charm as Lexington has grown up around it.
Its boundaries are South Limestone Street to the east, Pine Street to the south, South Broadway to the west, and High Street to the north
City/Town information
Bardstown has 11 local and regional distillery experiences and bourbon is flowing everywhere but the kitchen faucet.
With everything that Bardstown has to offer, bourbon has found its way into every nook and cranny. Not only does this miniature mecca offer entertainment, dining, history, and shopping, but it also offers bourbon entertainment, bourbon-inspired dining, bourbon history, and bourbon shopping.
45 locals recommend
Bardstown
Bardstown has 11 local and regional distillery experiences and bourbon is flowing everywhere but the kitchen faucet.
With everything that Bardstown has to offer, bourbon has found its way into every nook and cranny. Not only does this miniature mecca offer entertainment, dining, history, and shopping, but it also offers bourbon entertainment, bourbon-inspired dining, bourbon history, and bourbon shopping.
The Red River Gorge is a canyon system on the Red River in east-central Kentucky. Geologically, it is part of the Pottsville Escarpment. The gorge lies within the Daniel Boone National Forest and has been subsequently designated as the Red River Gorge Geological Area, an area of around 29,000 acres.
10 locals recommend
Slade
The Red River Gorge is a canyon system on the Red River in east-central Kentucky. Geologically, it is part of the Pottsville Escarpment. The gorge lies within the Daniel Boone National Forest and has been subsequently designated as the Red River Gorge Geological Area, an area of around 29,000 acres.
Experiences
This is a wonderful distillery nestled in Frankfort, KY and just a short 45 minute drive from the property! Tip for travelers, schedule a distillery tour early and look out for the Gift Shop opening at 10am to get a chance to purchase specialty bourbons they might have that day!
166 locals recommend
Buffalo Trace Distillery
113 Great Buffalo TrceThis is a wonderful distillery nestled in Frankfort, KY and just a short 45 minute drive from the property! Tip for travelers, schedule a distillery tour early and look out for the Gift Shop opening at 10am to get a chance to purchase specialty bourbons they might have that day!
Keenland is a wonderful place to tour regardless of the time of year and has beautiful grounds and an on site gift shop open 9-5EST Monday-Saturday. During April and October, plan ahead and purchase your tickets for a day at the races and coordinate a tailgate if you would like on site on the hill! This local attraction has so much to offer!
164 locals recommend
Keeneland
4201 Versailles RoadKeenland is a wonderful place to tour regardless of the time of year and has beautiful grounds and an on site gift shop open 9-5EST Monday-Saturday. During April and October, plan ahead and purchase your tickets for a day at the races and coordinate a tailgate if you would like on site on the hill! This local attraction has so much to offer!
Great local brewery that has a pizza through the sister business, Rolling Oven!
48 locals recommend
Mirror Twin Brewing
725 National AveGreat local brewery that has a pizza through the sister business, Rolling Oven!
West Sixth Brewing
501 W 6th StGreat local brewery located in Lexington!
Locally known as Town Branch, this is another great local distillery to visit!
79 locals recommend
Town Branch Distillery
401 Cross StLocally known as Town Branch, this is another great local distillery to visit!