Guidebook for Lexington
Food Scene
Magee's Bakery
726 E Main StLocal bakery with scrumptious delights!
Enoteca
191 Jefferson StVery unique and tasty tapas. Extensive wine list as well as cocktails.
Common Grounds Coffee House
343 E High StWonderful coffee blends and nice friendly atmosphere.
Besides coffee, this place is very unique and serves beer and food as well! They sometimes have live music.
24 locals recommend
Broomwagon Bikes + Cafe
800 N LimestoneBesides coffee, this place is very unique and serves beer and food as well! They sometimes have live music.
The best glazed donuts in town! You must get there early... because they always sell out!!! ;)
27 locals recommend
Spalding's Bakery
760 Winchester RdThe best glazed donuts in town! You must get there early... because they always sell out!!! ;)
Drinks & Nightlife
The Green Lantern
497 W 3rd StAlso a great music venue! There's only one Green Lantern! ;)
Fabulous food and live music venue. In the warm months we have a free outdoor music "happy hour" scene right outside of this restaurant called Thursday Night Live! @ The Fifth Third Pavilion.
11 locals recommend
Cheapside Bar & Grill
131 CheapsideFabulous food and live music venue. In the warm months we have a free outdoor music "happy hour" scene right outside of this restaurant called Thursday Night Live! @ The Fifth Third Pavilion.
Parlay Social
249 W Short StAnother local live music venue with great food and cocktails!
Parks & Nature
A great place to familiarize yourself with the horse scene and what Lexington is about. There are many National and Worldwide horse shows held here.
329 locals recommend
Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works PkwyA great place to familiarize yourself with the horse scene and what Lexington is about. There are many National and Worldwide horse shows held here.
Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
3885 Raven Run WyVery close to the city and nice well managed trails.
Beautiful natural rock formations and miles and miles of hiking trails from easy to difficult levels. Nada Tunnel is a must to drive through! Also world renowned for Rock-climbing! October is the big month for that!
Don't miss eating at Miguel's Pizzeria...
185 locals recommend
Red River Gorge
Beautiful natural rock formations and miles and miles of hiking trails from easy to difficult levels. Nada Tunnel is a must to drive through! Also world renowned for Rock-climbing! October is the big month for that!
Don't miss eating at Miguel's Pizzeria...
Beautiful natural rock-formed bridge, as well as hiking trails
136 locals recommend
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
2135 Natural Bridge RdBeautiful natural rock-formed bridge, as well as hiking trails
McConnell Springs
416 Rebmann LnAn amazing "tucked-away" hiking spot within the city!
Sightseeing
Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate
120 Sycamore RdVery beautiful and historic home!
Entertainment & Activities
Very historic and beautiful Thoroughbred Race Course. Live racing in April and October, Wednesdays through Sundays. Great food as well! They also host world renowned Thoroughbred Sales in September, November and January.
246 locals recommend
Keeneland Race Track station
Very historic and beautiful Thoroughbred Race Course. Live racing in April and October, Wednesdays through Sundays. Great food as well! They also host world renowned Thoroughbred Sales in September, November and January.
Arts & Culture
Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center
141 E Main StView the world's most interesting artist's works, on the first two floors which are open to the public 24-7!
32 locals recommend
21c Museum Hotel Lexington
167 W Main StView the world's most interesting artist's works, on the first two floors which are open to the public 24-7!
Essentials
Kroger
704 Euclid AveVery close to my house... less than a mile.