Guidebook for Lexington
Food Scene
The menu is always innovative and delicious! Vegetarians should not be deterred, as the daily salad special is always amazing.
75 locals recommend
County Club Restaurant
555 Jefferson StThe menu is always innovative and delicious! Vegetarians should not be deterred, as the daily salad special is always amazing.
North Lime Coffee & Donuts
101 W Loudon AveGreat for early morning pastries and coffee!
New chocolate and coffee bar in downtown Lexington.
http://acupofcommonwealth.com/chocolate-holler/
11 locals recommend
Chocolate Holler
400 Old Vine StNew chocolate and coffee bar in downtown Lexington.
http://acupofcommonwealth.com/chocolate-holler/
Smithtown Seafood
501 W 6th StCorto Lima
101 W Short StCasual place for drinks, sandwiches, and burgers with sidewalk seating.
16 locals recommend
Sidebar Grill
147 N LimestoneCasual place for drinks, sandwiches, and burgers with sidewalk seating.
Kentucky Native Café
417 E Maxwell StTasty food in an outdoor garden next to Michler's Florist.
Lockbox
167 W Main StDaily Offerings Coffee Roastery
529 W Main StCrank & Boom Ice Cream Lounge
1210 Manchester StSav's Chill
289 S LimestoneGreat ice cream located near UK's campus and downtown.
Broomwagon Bikes + Cafe
800 N Limestonemiddle fork kitchen bar
1224 Manchester StLimestone Blue
133 N LimestoneStella's has wonderful salads, a full bar, and nice outdoor seating.
76 locals recommend
Stella's Kentucky Deli
143 Jefferson StStella's has wonderful salads, a full bar, and nice outdoor seating.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great selection of bourbon, with arcade games for fun! The outdoor patio in the back is great when the weather is nice.
30 locals recommend
Arcadium Bar
574 N LimestoneGreat selection of bourbon, with arcade games for fun! The outdoor patio in the back is great when the weather is nice.
West Sixth Brewing
501 W 6th StBest Friend Bar
500 Euclid AveCheck out Al's Bar for local music and budget-friendly tasty food and drinks.
33 locals recommend
Al's Bar
601 N LimestoneCheck out Al's Bar for local music and budget-friendly tasty food and drinks.
The Green Lantern
497 W 3rd StWine + Market has a nice selection of upscale wines, bourbons, and craft beers, with free wine tastings on Friday evenings. There is also a little European style market inside where you can get sandwiches and small provisions.
37 locals recommend
Wine + Market
486 W 2nd StWine + Market has a nice selection of upscale wines, bourbons, and craft beers, with free wine tastings on Friday evenings. There is also a little European style market inside where you can get sandwiches and small provisions.
Arts & Culture
Institute 193
215 N LimestoneGreat mix of local and international contemporary artists.
Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate
120 Sycamore Rd21c Museum Hotel Lexington
167 W Main StShopping
Great selection of vintage clothes for men and women, also with jewelry and trinkets.
https://foxhousevintage.us/
Fox House Vintage
Great selection of vintage clothes for men and women, also with jewelry and trinkets.
https://foxhousevintage.us/
Parks & Nature
This paved 12-mile trail is fun for long runs or bike rides into horse country. An entrance to the trail is conveniently located behind the YMCA on Loudon Avenue. https://www.lexingtonky.gov/legacy-trail
11 locals recommend
Legacy Trail
Legacy TrailThis paved 12-mile trail is fun for long runs or bike rides into horse country. An entrance to the trail is conveniently located behind the YMCA on Loudon Avenue. https://www.lexingtonky.gov/legacy-trail
The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of KY
500 Alumni DrWoodland Park
601 E High StEntertainment & Activities
Wonderful historic theatre in downtown Lexington that shows both new releases and classic films.
67 locals recommend
Kentucky Theatre
214 E Main StWonderful historic theatre in downtown Lexington that shows both new releases and classic films.
Keeneland Race Track station
Essentials
Lucky's Market
1030 S BroadwayKroger
704 Euclid AveLiquor Barn Express
1601 N Broadway