Guidebook for Lexington
Sightseeing
This is an amazing park located just 1 block away. From tennis courts, to a pool, to a basketball court, and skate park - there sure is to be something for everyone! Take a blanket and have a picnic!
23 locals recommend
Woodland Park
601 E High StThis is an amazing park located just 1 block away. From tennis courts, to a pool, to a basketball court, and skate park - there sure is to be something for everyone! Take a blanket and have a picnic!
Rupp Arena
430 W Vine StCatch a game if you can!
Commonwealth Stadium
Tailgating and Football!
Drinks & Nightlife
We have to mention West Sixth because Ben is one of the owners! Get in touch if you’d like a behind the scenes look, or come by for a free tour at 2pm and 4pm on Saturday or 2pm Sunday.
152 locals recommend
West Sixth Brewing
501 W 6th StWe have to mention West Sixth because Ben is one of the owners! Get in touch if you’d like a behind the scenes look, or come by for a free tour at 2pm and 4pm on Saturday or 2pm Sunday.
Right around the corner, this brand new and simple place is absolutely beautiful. All seating is outside, though, so if it’s raining or too cold, don’t bother.
36 locals recommend
Kentucky Native Café
417 E Maxwell StRight around the corner, this brand new and simple place is absolutely beautiful. All seating is outside, though, so if it’s raining or too cold, don’t bother.
An excellent higher-end craft beer ball located about a half mile away in Chevy Chase (makes a great evening walk down there). They have 8 taps that are always unique and always rotating.
32 locals recommend
The Beer Trappe
811 Euclid AveAn excellent higher-end craft beer ball located about a half mile away in Chevy Chase (makes a great evening walk down there). They have 8 taps that are always unique and always rotating.
A locally-owned speakeasy, this place always has a crowd. They often have live music, and host lots of date nights.
24 locals recommend
Parlay Social
249 W Short StA locally-owned speakeasy, this place always has a crowd. They often have live music, and host lots of date nights.
Owned by the same folks who own the Bourbon Review magazine, this place is a bit younger than Parlay Social but just as hoppin! Lots of great bourbon, of course!
37 locals recommend
Belles Cocktail House
156 Market StOwned by the same folks who own the Bourbon Review magazine, this place is a bit younger than Parlay Social but just as hoppin! Lots of great bourbon, of course!
A bar / arcade, this place is located in the upcoming North Limestone area. Great beer and great bourbon
30 locals recommend
Arcadium Bar
574 N LimestoneA bar / arcade, this place is located in the upcoming North Limestone area. Great beer and great bourbon
A pizza joint and cocktail lounge located in the distillery district -- brand new and beautifully renovated.
80 locals recommend
Goodfellas Distillery
1228 Manchester StreetA pizza joint and cocktail lounge located in the distillery district -- brand new and beautifully renovated.
Food Scene
A neighborhood coffee shop just around the corner on Main Street. We walk there almost every day, and stop by on our way to work when we don’t walk.
36 locals recommend
A Cup Of Common Wealth
105 Eastern AveA neighborhood coffee shop just around the corner on Main Street. We walk there almost every day, and stop by on our way to work when we don’t walk.
Our favorite bakery in town, Sunrise mostly sells to local restaurants. But Thursday - Saturday from around 8am - 2pm, they open to individuals -- pick up a great baguette, a cup of joe, or a pastry!
17 locals recommend
Sunrise Bakery
111 W Main StOur favorite bakery in town, Sunrise mostly sells to local restaurants. But Thursday - Saturday from around 8am - 2pm, they open to individuals -- pick up a great baguette, a cup of joe, or a pastry!
A Lexington institution, this restaurant / diner is small and informal but always great. Sandwiches are their forte during lunch, but you also can’t miss the tomato and artichoke bisque. Great Brunch!
76 locals recommend
Stella's Kentucky Deli
143 Jefferson StA Lexington institution, this restaurant / diner is small and informal but always great. Sandwiches are their forte during lunch, but you also can’t miss the tomato and artichoke bisque. Great Brunch!
A delicious mediterranean place that is located just around the corner in Chevy Chase. Fresh food, and one of the healthier options in town. We recommend the Chicken Schwarma or Hummus Wrap
9 locals recommend
Oasis Mediterranean Restaurant
837 Chevy Chase PlA delicious mediterranean place that is located just around the corner in Chevy Chase. Fresh food, and one of the healthier options in town. We recommend the Chicken Schwarma or Hummus Wrap
The best Mexican restaurant in town. We used to go there almost every Monday night (Sun - Tues is 2 for 1 margarita night!), and it never disappoints. Local tip: ask for the extra salsas (free!)
13 locals recommend
El Rancho Tapatio
144 Burt RdThe best Mexican restaurant in town. We used to go there almost every Monday night (Sun - Tues is 2 for 1 margarita night!), and it never disappoints. Local tip: ask for the extra salsas (free!)
Ramsey's Diner is THE traditional Lexington restaurant -- you’d be hard pressed to find someone local who hasn’t been there many many times. Try the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich!
20 locals recommend
Ramsey's Diners
151 W Zandale DrRamsey's Diner is THE traditional Lexington restaurant -- you’d be hard pressed to find someone local who hasn’t been there many many times. Try the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich!
This restaurant is located a bit out in the country, but worth it. Owned by Lexington’s most famous Chef, Ouita Michel, it is a casual counter service restaurant located in the middle of a horse farm.
55 locals recommend
Windy Corner Market
4595 Bryan Station RdThis restaurant is located a bit out in the country, but worth it. Owned by Lexington’s most famous Chef, Ouita Michel, it is a casual counter service restaurant located in the middle of a horse farm.
This casual joint specializes in Cajun food is great for eat in or carry out. Super laid back, they have tons of character and tons of hot sauces to choose from.
47 locals recommend
Bourbon n' Toulouse
829 Euclid AveThis casual joint specializes in Cajun food is great for eat in or carry out. Super laid back, they have tons of character and tons of hot sauces to choose from.
A great place for breakfast or lunch, this place is locally owned and specializes in locally grown food as well. You can’t go wrong with anything you chose but the local favorites are always unique.
21 locals recommend
Lexington Diner
841 Lane Allen RdA great place for breakfast or lunch, this place is locally owned and specializes in locally grown food as well. You can’t go wrong with anything you chose but the local favorites are always unique.
Shopping
This is the place for higher-end Kentucky gifts. Whether you’re searching for a Julip Cup, or a crystal vase, or some other personalized gift, this is the place to go.
L.V. Harkness & Company
531 W Short StThis is the place for higher-end Kentucky gifts. Whether you’re searching for a Julip Cup, or a crystal vase, or some other personalized gift, this is the place to go.
Just down the street this series of shops are all locally owned and unique. Definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for something cool and new!
Woodland Triangle
Just down the street this series of shops are all locally owned and unique. Definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for something cool and new!
Located in Chevy Chase, this store has all sorts of unique and eclectic clothing and home items. Becca says this is a good store for a hard to find gift!
Worlds Apart Lexington
850 E High StLocated in Chevy Chase, this store has all sorts of unique and eclectic clothing and home items. Becca says this is a good store for a hard to find gift!