Guidebook for Lexington
Drinks & Nightlife
Country Boy Brewing
436 Chair AveExperimental beers! Great friendly locals!
The starting place for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail with Town Branch Distillery
79 locals recommend
Town Branch Distillery
401 Cross StThe starting place for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail with Town Branch Distillery
Newest brewery in Lexington. Great atmosphere with darts, pool, and good German styled craft beer
68 locals recommend
Blue Stallion Brewing Co.
610 W 3rd StNewest brewery in Lexington. Great atmosphere with darts, pool, and good German styled craft beer
Sightseeing
Great spot for pictures and always fun to run through the fountains during the summer
28 locals recommend
Triangle Park
400 W Main StGreat spot for pictures and always fun to run through the fountains during the summer
The Hunt-Morgan House is a Federal style residence in Lexington, Kentucky built in 1814 by John Wesley Hunt, the first millionaire west of the Alleghenies
13 locals recommend
Hopemont, The Hunt-Morgan House
201 N Mill StThe Hunt-Morgan House is a Federal style residence in Lexington, Kentucky built in 1814 by John Wesley Hunt, the first millionaire west of the Alleghenies
Mary Todd Lincoln House was the family home of Mary Todd, the future first lady and wife of the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln
70 locals recommend
Mary Todd Lincoln House
578 W Main StMary Todd Lincoln House was the family home of Mary Todd, the future first lady and wife of the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln
26-acre natural park great for running. Park is known for its significant local history and complex system of sinking springs.
43 locals recommend
McConnell Springs
416 Rebmann Ln26-acre natural park great for running. Park is known for its significant local history and complex system of sinking springs.
Red River Gorge
Great hiking and rock climbing spot!
Arts & Culture
Rupp Arena
430 W Vine StThe Kentucky Wildcats Basketball arena
Really popular music venue featuring mid sized acts such as: New Found Glory, Clutch, Montgomery Gentry, Black Flag, Victor Wooten, Blues Traveler, etc
Buster's Billiards & Backroom
899 Manchester StReally popular music venue featuring mid sized acts such as: New Found Glory, Clutch, Montgomery Gentry, Black Flag, Victor Wooten, Blues Traveler, etc
Food Scene
Third Street Stuff
257 N LimestoneDelicious coffee in a very unique shop
One of the best walking distance restaurants with the local dish "Kentucky Hot Brown"
76 locals recommend
Stella's Kentucky Deli
143 Jefferson StOne of the best walking distance restaurants with the local dish "Kentucky Hot Brown"
Historic local pizza place listed on the National Register of Historic Places inside an old Jewish Temple
31 locals recommend
Joe Bologna's
120 W Maxwell StHistoric local pizza place listed on the National Register of Historic Places inside an old Jewish Temple
Ellos on Broadway
4850 Leestown RdAwesome late night taco place just a quick walk away!
Tolly-Ho
606 S BroadwayDiner open 24/7. Local favorite. Open since 1971
Wagon Bones Grill
591 W Short StLocal BBQ spot a quick walk away
Shopping
Great little shop featuring some of the best wines and appetizers around town
37 locals recommend
Wine + Market
486 W 2nd StGreat little shop featuring some of the best wines and appetizers around town
Essentials
Shorty's Market & Tap Room
163 W Short StDowntown grocery store
Everything Else
Woodford Reserve Distillery
7785 McCracken PikeKentucky Bourbon Trail
Buffalo Trace Distillery
113 Great Buffalo TrceKentucky Bourbon Trail
Four Roses Distillery
1224 Bonds Mill RdKentucky Bourbon Trail
Wild Turkey Distillery
1525 Versailles RdKentucky Bourbon Trail