Lexington favorites

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Lexington favorites

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Things to do and see in and around Lexington
Lots of visitors will plan their trip around the iconic Keeneland spring and fall meets. Check the website for official dates. This is a must do!
164 locals recommend
Keeneland
4201 Versailles Road
164 locals recommend
Lots of visitors will plan their trip around the iconic Keeneland spring and fall meets. Check the website for official dates. This is a must do!
Walking/biking trail, public swimming pool, frisbee golf course, inclusive playground.
11 locals recommend
Shillito Park
3301 Brunswick Rd
11 locals recommend
Walking/biking trail, public swimming pool, frisbee golf course, inclusive playground.
Home of the UK Wildcats and the Big Blue Nation. Catch a basketball game or a concert at a great venue. Don’t forget a Borden ice cream cone :)
140 locals recommend
Rupp Arena
430 W Vine St
140 locals recommend
Home of the UK Wildcats and the Big Blue Nation. Catch a basketball game or a concert at a great venue. Don’t forget a Borden ice cream cone :)
Weekend nights during the summer draw a crowd for local bands. Lineup features on their website.
Lakeside Live
161 Lexington Green Cir
Weekend nights during the summer draw a crowd for local bands. Lineup features on their website.
Little known karaoke bar with music on the heavier side. The crowd picks up around 10. Be ready for a colorful night out if you hit this spot. Tattoo shop next door if you dare. 🤣
Survivors
161 E Reynolds Rd
Little known karaoke bar with music on the heavier side. The crowd picks up around 10. Be ready for a colorful night out if you hit this spot. Tattoo shop next door if you dare. 🤣

Food scene

Wide selection of local and rare craft beers. Sunday brunch & Bloody Mary bar. Kids eat free on Sunday.
Mr. Brews Taphouse
220 Ruccio Way
Wide selection of local and rare craft beers. Sunday brunch & Bloody Mary bar. Kids eat free on Sunday.
Awesome sushi menu at good prices.
16 locals recommend
Osaka Japanese Restaurant
3805 Dylan Pl
16 locals recommend
Awesome sushi menu at good prices.
Local sports bar with lots of televisions for game days. Occasional live music.
Banners
3650 Boston Rd
Local sports bar with lots of televisions for game days. Occasional live music.
Known as “The Distillery District” by locals, this is the site of the old Pepper Distillery campus. Now a popular block of local breweries, music, arcade, ice cream and more. Plan for tight parking on a nice weekend. Be sure to check out Goodfellas Pizza. It’s open seating... sit in the solo if available, or outside by a fire pit.
41 locals recommend
James E. Pepper Distillery
1228 Manchester St
41 locals recommend
Known as “The Distillery District” by locals, this is the site of the old Pepper Distillery campus. Now a popular block of local breweries, music, arcade, ice cream and more. Plan for tight parking on a nice weekend. Be sure to check out Goodfellas Pizza. It’s open seating... sit in the solo if available, or outside by a fire pit.
Plenty of upscale dining and shopping here.
81 locals recommend
The Summit at Fritz Farm
120 Summit At Fritz Farm
81 locals recommend
Plenty of upscale dining and shopping here.
A Lexington tradition, located in an old church building on the edge of downtown. Good Italian food. The bread stick in garlic butter....
31 locals recommend
Joe Bologna's
120 W Maxwell St
31 locals recommend
A Lexington tradition, located in an old church building on the edge of downtown. Good Italian food. The bread stick in garlic butter....
5 minutes to fresh bagels and good coffee. Great place to take your laptop and set up shop for the morning.
23 locals recommend
Great Bagel & Bakery
396 Woodland Ave
23 locals recommend
5 minutes to fresh bagels and good coffee. Great place to take your laptop and set up shop for the morning.

Necessities

Nearby grocery stores, pharmacies, etc
(3 minute drive) 3650 Boston Rd Lexington, KY 40514 United States
18 locals recommend
Kroger
4101 Tates Creek Centre Dr
18 locals recommend
(3 minute drive) 3650 Boston Rd Lexington, KY 40514 United States
(6 minute drive) 351 Meijer Way Unit 100 Lexington, KY 40503 United States
Meijer
351 Meijer Way
(6 minute drive) 351 Meijer Way Unit 100 Lexington, KY 40503 United States
(6 minute drive) 131 W Reynolds Rd Lexington, KY 40503 United States
13 locals recommend
Target
1940 Pavilion Way
13 locals recommend
(6 minute drive) 131 W Reynolds Rd Lexington, KY 40503 United States
(4 minute drive) 3813 Dylan Pl Lexington, KY 40514 United States
11 locals recommend
Walgreens
2001 Harrodsburg Rd
11 locals recommend
(4 minute drive) 3813 Dylan Pl Lexington, KY 40514 United States

Breweries

Local favorites
If the Key Lime Pie is on tap - GET THIS. Occasional live music, community events, fire pit movie nights.
22 locals recommend
Rock House Brewing
119 Luigart Ct
22 locals recommend
If the Key Lime Pie is on tap - GET THIS. Occasional live music, community events, fire pit movie nights.
The OG. The classics are always on tap.
152 locals recommend
West Sixth Brewing
501 W 6th St
152 locals recommend
The OG. The classics are always on tap.
Cougar Bait IPA is their flagship beer
68 locals recommend
Country Boy Brewing
436 Chair Ave
68 locals recommend
Cougar Bait IPA is their flagship beer
Good ciders. You can choose from their creations or mix and match your own flavor.
22 locals recommend
Pivot Brewing
1400 Delaware Ave
22 locals recommend
Good ciders. You can choose from their creations or mix and match your own flavor.
Large open area. Love the pizza.
48 locals recommend
Mirror Twin Brewing
725 National Ave
48 locals recommend
Large open area. Love the pizza.

Sightseeing

Hiking and walking trails. Gorgeous overlook point of the Kentucky River Palisades.
107 locals recommend
Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
3885 Raven Run Wy
107 locals recommend
Hiking and walking trails. Gorgeous overlook point of the Kentucky River Palisades.
329 locals recommend
Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works Pkwy
329 locals recommend
Get breakfast or lunch at the cafe, maybe catch a livestock auction
Blue Grass Stockyards
4561 Iron Works Pike
Get breakfast or lunch at the cafe, maybe catch a livestock auction

Churches

Immanuel Baptist Church
3100 Tates Creek Rd
Centenary United Methodist Church
2800 Tates Creek Rd
Center Point Church
163 Old Todds Rd