Our Recommendations
Sightseeing
Keeneland Race Track station
Thoroughbred Horse Racing
Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works PkwyThe home of world class equestrian events.
Take a beautiful ride in the country along famous roads and horse farms to Wallace Station. Stop for a burger, beer, or milkshake!
66 locals recommend
Wallace Station Deli and Bakery
3854 Old Frankfort PikeTake a beautiful ride in the country along famous roads and horse farms to Wallace Station. Stop for a burger, beer, or milkshake!
Looking for a Horse Farm Tour? Drive to Paris KY and tour this one. Reservations Needed
25 locals recommend
Claiborne Farm
703 Winchester RdLooking for a Horse Farm Tour? Drive to Paris KY and tour this one. Reservations Needed
Castle & Key Distillery
4445 McCracken PikeBeautiful grounds and history. Unique bourbon experience
This natural wonder is only 1 hour east of Lexington. So many hikes and great views. Known for its rock climbing and Miguel's Pizza, but the hiking is what takes us there!
185 locals recommend
Red River Gorge
This natural wonder is only 1 hour east of Lexington. So many hikes and great views. Known for its rock climbing and Miguel's Pizza, but the hiking is what takes us there!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local brew. A city wide favorite! Bring your kids and or dogs. All are welcome.
152 locals recommend
West Sixth Brewing
501 W 6th StGreat local brew. A city wide favorite! Bring your kids and or dogs. All are welcome.
Al's Bar
601 N LimestoneWalk to live music, food, and drinks.
Where else can you play Frogger, Galaga, and Ms. Pacman while drinking.
30 locals recommend
Arcadium Bar
574 N LimestoneWhere else can you play Frogger, Galaga, and Ms. Pacman while drinking.
Blue Stallion Brewing Co.
610 W 3rd StOffering German Beer and food trucks
Rock House Brewing
119 Luigart CtInfinity: A Skybar & Cafe
150 West Main StreetCountry Boy Brewing
436 Chair AveGreat place to hang out in the afternoon, not just at night.
Mirror Twin Brewing
725 National AveFood Scene
Connected to West Sixth Brewery. Both a great place to hang out while you are in town.
48 locals recommend
Smithtown Seafood
501 W 6th StConnected to West Sixth Brewery. Both a great place to hang out while you are in town.
County Club Restaurant
555 Jefferson StThis is one of my favorites.
The Blue Heron Steakhouse
185 Jefferson StreetGrey Goose
170 Jefferson StStella's Kentucky Deli
143 Jefferson StWalk or ride the trolly.
Le Deauville
199 N LimestoneFrench food!
Corto Lima
101 W Short StGreat Bourbon selection, good food, and not overpriced. Make a reservation, especially close to or on the weekend.
106 locals recommend
Carson's Food & Drink
362 E Main StGreat Bourbon selection, good food, and not overpriced. Make a reservation, especially close to or on the weekend.
Epping's on Eastside
264 Walton AveGreat for dinner or Brunch
Pies & Pints - Lexington, KY
401 W Main StZim's Cafe
215 W Main StExpensive but may be just what you're looking for. Great place for a special occasion
95 locals recommend
Tony's of Lexington
401 W Main StExpensive but may be just what you're looking for. Great place for a special occasion
Distilled at The Sire
157 Jefferson StGreat Lounge with live music or make reservations and have a great steak!
54 locals recommend
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Lexington
101 W Vine StGreat Lounge with live music or make reservations and have a great steak!
Frank & Dino's
271 West Short StreetGreat Happy hour! Even better dinner.
Iconic Downtown Restaurant. Call for reservations. Roof Top Dining
74 locals recommend
Dudley's On Short
259 W Short StIconic Downtown Restaurant. Call for reservations. Roof Top Dining
Another beautiful drive and then stop to eat outside on a picnic table.
55 locals recommend
Windy Corner Market
4595 Bryan Station RdAnother beautiful drive and then stop to eat outside on a picnic table.
Everything Else
Transylvania University
300 N BroadwayA great KY University
University of Kentucky
One of the best Universities in the USA.
A new space that offers a variety of restaurants, bars, live music and vendors. A great place to hang out and spend some time.
31 locals recommend
Greyline Station & Market
101 W Loudon AveA new space that offers a variety of restaurants, bars, live music and vendors. A great place to hang out and spend some time.
If you want to visit a Vineyard nestled in the middle of horse country. come here! Close to historic Midway. Do a wine tasting. Live music every Sunday afternoon. Check there website.
36 locals recommend
Equus Run Vineyards
1280 Moores Mill RdIf you want to visit a Vineyard nestled in the middle of horse country. come here! Close to historic Midway. Do a wine tasting. Live music every Sunday afternoon. Check there website.
Talon Winery & Vineyards
7086 Tates Creek RdNeed travel tips? This is located in the heart of downtown. They are happy to direct you. Lots of great information.
17 locals recommend
Lexington Visitors Center
215 W Main StNeed travel tips? This is located in the heart of downtown. They are happy to direct you. Lots of great information.
Arts & Culture
The home of world class concerts and of course, The University of Kentucky Wildcats Basketball.
140 locals recommend
Rupp Arena
430 W Vine StThe home of world class concerts and of course, The University of Kentucky Wildcats Basketball.
Place to walk
If you are looking for a great place to walk or run (no bikes allowed), head to the arboretum. One loop is about 2 miles long.
97 locals recommend
The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of KY
500 Alumni DrIf you are looking for a great place to walk or run (no bikes allowed), head to the arboretum. One loop is about 2 miles long.
Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
3885 Raven Run WyGo hiking in this beautiful space!
Shillito Park
3301 Brunswick RdGreat for families or if you want to find a great walking path.
The Pinnacles
2047 Big Hill RdGreat hiking, about a mile away.