Guidebook for Lexington
Food Scene
Winchell's Restaurant & Bar
348 Southland DrGreat locally owned sports bar
The Ketch Seafood Grill
2012 Regency RdSeafood - what more can I say?
Malone's Palomar
3735 Palomar Centre DrExcellent steaks and fabulous bourbon selection
A high-end steakhouse with an amazing bourbon selection and GREAT food
95 locals recommend
Tony's of Lexington
401 W Main StA high-end steakhouse with an amazing bourbon selection and GREAT food
Excellent coffee and locally made pastries. It is adjacent to a store that sells many types of coffees they roast on site and also a wide variety of teas and coffee/tea themed gifts
27 locals recommend
Coffee Times Coffee House
2571 Regency RdExcellent coffee and locally made pastries. It is adjacent to a store that sells many types of coffees they roast on site and also a wide variety of teas and coffee/tea themed gifts
Get there early! Wonderful food, different than run of the mill choices. Everything is fresh.
13 locals recommend
Sahara Mediterranean Cuisine
3061 Fieldstone WayGet there early! Wonderful food, different than run of the mill choices. Everything is fresh.
PieTana
210 Rosemont GardenGreat local pizza place
Breakfast is wonderful . The gingerbread pancakes are a must! Most everything served is locally or Kentucky sourced.
24 locals recommend
Zim's Cafe
215 W Main StBreakfast is wonderful . The gingerbread pancakes are a must! Most everything served is locally or Kentucky sourced.
Entertainment & Activities
Restored theater that shows occasional movies and has other cultural events. Every Monday evening the Woodsongs Olde-Time Radio Hour is taped here. Woodsongs is a musical interview show featuring all genres of music that airs on radio stations globally and most PBS stations in the US.
14 locals recommend
Lyric Theatre
300 E Third StRestored theater that shows occasional movies and has other cultural events. Every Monday evening the Woodsongs Olde-Time Radio Hour is taped here. Woodsongs is a musical interview show featuring all genres of music that airs on radio stations globally and most PBS stations in the US.
Beautifully restored Opera House that hosts frequent Broadway productions and concerts
65 locals recommend
Lexington Opera House
401 W Short StBeautifully restored Opera House that hosts frequent Broadway productions and concerts
Home of the University of Kentucky Wildcats! Many other events are held here, including concerts
140 locals recommend
Rupp Arena
430 W Vine StHome of the University of Kentucky Wildcats! Many other events are held here, including concerts
This beautiful horse racing track and grounds features horse racing in the spring and fall as well as other events throughout the year
246 locals recommend
Keeneland Race Track station
This beautiful horse racing track and grounds features horse racing in the spring and fall as well as other events throughout the year
Collins Bowling Centers Inc.
205 Southland DrClean bowling alley with a nice food selection
Restored 1920s theater showing first run, independent and classic movies. There are only two screens here so check the schedule online. Wonderful place to go.
67 locals recommend
Kentucky Theatre
214 E Main StRestored 1920s theater showing first run, independent and classic movies. There are only two screens here so check the schedule online. Wonderful place to go.
No trip to Kentucky is complete without a visit to legendary Churchill Downs!
544 locals recommend
Churchill Downs
700 Central AveNo trip to Kentucky is complete without a visit to legendary Churchill Downs!
Wonderful venue for concerts, the ballet and other performing arts
90 locals recommend
The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
501 W Main StWonderful venue for concerts, the ballet and other performing arts
Kroger Field
1540 University DrHome of the UK Wildcats football team
Parks & Nature
Great place for sightseeing and soaking up rural Kentucky views though you aren't far from the city
107 locals recommend
Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
3885 Raven Run WyGreat place for sightseeing and soaking up rural Kentucky views though you aren't far from the city
Beautiful walking/running paths with a wide variety of greenscape
97 locals recommend
The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of KY
500 Alumni DrBeautiful walking/running paths with a wide variety of greenscape
Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works PkwyA great place to go to learn about horses!
The largest restored Shaker settlement in the US with a farm to table restaurant. Shaker Village is located on a 3,000 acre preserve with many hiking trails
92 locals recommend
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
3501 Lexington RdThe largest restored Shaker settlement in the US with a farm to table restaurant. Shaker Village is located on a 3,000 acre preserve with many hiking trails
Shopping
Fayette Mall is the largest mall in Central Kentucky and it features many nationally known retailers including Macy's, Dillard's and JC Penney
56 locals recommend
Fayette Mall station
Fayette Mall is the largest mall in Central Kentucky and it features many nationally known retailers including Macy's, Dillard's and JC Penney
New outdoor shopping mall with high end shops and restaurants
81 locals recommend
The Summit at Fritz Farm
120 Summit At Fritz FarmNew outdoor shopping mall with high end shops and restaurants
Essentials
Good Foods Co-op
455 Southland DrOrganic grocery co-op with a small cafeteria style restaurant
Very large super market with everything you could possibly want
39 locals recommend
Kroger Marketplace
212 Kroger WayVery large super market with everything you could possibly want
Whole Foods Market
4059 Finn WyLarge organic grocery store chain
UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital Pavilion H
1000 S LimestoneBaptist Health Lexington
1740 Nicholasville RdSaint Joseph main
1 St Joseph DrCHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East
150 N Eagle Creek DrUK Good Samaritan Hospital
310 S LimestoneBaptist Health Urgent Care
2040 Harrodsburg RdCVS
2000 Harrodsburg RdWalgreens
2001 Harrodsburg RdRite Aid
130 W Loudon AveNewport Cleaners
121 Towne Center DrReasonably priced and fast service
Sightseeing
A bourbon distillery located right in the heart of downtown Lexington. They also brew Kentucky Ale Beer. You can't visit Kentucky without visiting a distillery!
79 locals recommend
Town Branch Distillery
401 Cross StA bourbon distillery located right in the heart of downtown Lexington. They also brew Kentucky Ale Beer. You can't visit Kentucky without visiting a distillery!
Bourbon distillery in the heart of horse country. Very beautiful drive here and very interesting history
221 locals recommend
Woodford Reserve Distillery
7785 McCracken PikeBourbon distillery in the heart of horse country. Very beautiful drive here and very interesting history
Another popular bourbon distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. Buffalo Trace bourbon, Blanton's bourbon and Eagle Rare are just some of the spirits distilled here. Great gift shop too. Ask for Freddie to be your tour guide if he's in. Tours are free
166 locals recommend
Buffalo Trace Distillery
113 Great Buffalo TrceAnother popular bourbon distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. Buffalo Trace bourbon, Blanton's bourbon and Eagle Rare are just some of the spirits distilled here. Great gift shop too. Ask for Freddie to be your tour guide if he's in. Tours are free
Stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Great tour and beautiful views of the Kentucky River.
84 locals recommend
Wild Turkey Distillery
1525 Versailles RdStop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Great tour and beautiful views of the Kentucky River.
Take a beautiful drive to another stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail!
103 locals recommend
Four Roses Distillery
1224 Bonds Mill RdTake a beautiful drive to another stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail!
Covered bridge originally built in 1854 and rebuilt in 1997 after being washed down by a flood. A must-see spot and a beautiful rural ride
6 locals recommend
Switzer Covered Bridge
3392 Jones LaneCovered bridge originally built in 1854 and rebuilt in 1997 after being washed down by a flood. A must-see spot and a beautiful rural ride
Covered bridge originally built in 1877 and rebuilt after flood damage in 1997. Still open to traffic. Beautiful rural ride
Colville Covered Bridge
543-509 Colville RdCovered bridge originally built in 1877 and rebuilt after flood damage in 1997. Still open to traffic. Beautiful rural ride
The longest of the 13 covered bridges in Kentucky. It was recently restored using old methods and 85% of the original bridge was reused in the construction.
Mt. Zion Covered Bridge
The longest of the 13 covered bridges in Kentucky. It was recently restored using old methods and 85% of the original bridge was reused in the construction.
Wilderness Trail Distillery
4095 Lebanon RdA great mix of science and distilling
Arts & Culture
The Louisville Palace