Guidebook for Lexington
Drinks & Nightlife
Very popular beer and the adjacent restaurant has good fish that you can eat in the Brewery. The building is a renovated bread factory. In the back is an Artist's group called the Breadbox Artists.
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West Sixth Brewing
501 W 6th StVery popular beer and the adjacent restaurant has good fish that you can eat in the Brewery. The building is a renovated bread factory. In the back is an Artist's group called the Breadbox Artists.
Funky hipster bar in one of Lexington's oldest bars. Food changes from time to time ! And music late night.
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Al's Bar
601 N LimestoneFunky hipster bar in one of Lexington's oldest bars. Food changes from time to time ! And music late night.
The Chase Tap Room & Brewing Co.
Late night drinks.
Funky old bar that has a tendency to get a bit rowdy late at night. They often have bands.
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The Green Lantern
497 W 3rd StFunky old bar that has a tendency to get a bit rowdy late at night. They often have bands.
The Bar Complex
224 E Main StLexington's oldest Gay Bar
Saturday Farmer's Market; Thursday Night Live, every Thursday in warm months, with Music and open bars and festival food.
Fifth Third Pavilion at Cheapside Park
251 W Main StSaturday Farmer's Market; Thursday Night Live, every Thursday in warm months, with Music and open bars and festival food.
Food Scene
Great BBQ and a fantastic salad of the day! The building is a good example of an upcycled commercial building
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County Club Restaurant
555 Jefferson StGreat BBQ and a fantastic salad of the day! The building is a good example of an upcycled commercial building
One of our favorite restaurants serving locally sourced food in a casual atmosphere. The building is a bright yellow old Victorian that has been a tradition for years.
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Stella's Kentucky Deli
143 Jefferson StOne of our favorite restaurants serving locally sourced food in a casual atmosphere. The building is a bright yellow old Victorian that has been a tradition for years.
Grey Goose
170 Jefferson StPizza and a great patio.
One of my favorite restaurants, in a renovated old house.
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The Blue Heron Steakhouse
185 Jefferson StreetOne of my favorite restaurants, in a renovated old house.
One of the best coffee houses in the country, with cute, arty, funky decor.
There are goodies to eat too!
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Third Street Stuff
257 N LimestoneOne of the best coffee houses in the country, with cute, arty, funky decor.
There are goodies to eat too!
Le Deauville
199 N LimestoneFrench restaurant with urban outdoor dining.
Dudley's On Short
259 W Short StTHE best restaurant in Lexington!
Columbia Steak House
201 N LimestoneA tradition, especially for late night.
Goodfellas Mill St
110 N Mill StGreat NY style pizza.
doodles breakfast and lunch
262 N LimestoneGreat Breakfast
Great donuts just about in the Greyline Station at the corner of Limestone and Loudon. There are several interesting businesses and start-ups there.
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North Lime Coffee & Donuts
101 W Loudon AveGreat donuts just about in the Greyline Station at the corner of Limestone and Loudon. There are several interesting businesses and start-ups there.
The Distillery District is THE place to go for gourmet food and drinks (BOURBON) AND bands. The old Pepper Distillery makes bourbon. The Burl and Manchester Music Hall have great bands. Crank and Boom has ice cream to die for--add your favorite spirit to your "sundae." Goodfellas Pizza is my favorite in Lex. "Middle Fork Kitchen Bar (mfkb), offers a comfortably bold take on the traditional dining experience. Inspired by the dynamics of the season, the context of the district, and the enthusiasm of his team, jensen combines ingredients, cuisines, and a appreciation for the craft for a fun and delicious result." It is expensive but worth it. The area is gritty and hip and cutting edge.
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James E. Pepper Distillery
1228 Manchester StThe Distillery District is THE place to go for gourmet food and drinks (BOURBON) AND bands. The old Pepper Distillery makes bourbon. The Burl and Manchester Music Hall have great bands. Crank and Boom has ice cream to die for--add your favorite spirit to your "sundae." Goodfellas Pizza is my favorite in Lex. "Middle Fork Kitchen Bar (mfkb), offers a comfortably bold take on the traditional dining experience. Inspired by the dynamics of the season, the context of the district, and the enthusiasm of his team, jensen combines ingredients, cuisines, and a appreciation for the craft for a fun and delicious result." It is expensive but worth it. The area is gritty and hip and cutting edge.
Lexington Farmer's Market
Located in 5th 3rd Pavilion at Cheapside on Saturdays.
Bars, shops and restaurants housed in what was originally a block of furniture stores. The block was gutted and retail and restaurants were built inside.
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The Square
401 W Main StBars, shops and restaurants housed in what was originally a block of furniture stores. The block was gutted and retail and restaurants were built inside.
Not only a library, but also a theatre!
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Lexington Public Library, Central Library
140 E Main StNot only a library, but also a theatre!
One of Lexington's oldest greenhouses and it now has dining among the plants!
Michler's Florist, Greenhouses & Garden Design
417 E Maxwell StOne of Lexington's oldest greenhouses and it now has dining among the plants!
Bluegrass Community & Technical College
500 Newtown PikeUK Community College
Sayre School
194 N LimestonePrivate School with historic buildings
Transylvania University
300 N BroadwayTransy is a well respected private college.
Sightseeing
Elsmere Park
Elsmere ParkPretty historic district about two blocks from here.
Fayette Park
Fayette ParkBeautiful old mansions one street over down Von Alley.
Gratz Park has a variety of beautiful architecture. It has a park, and interestingly, was the headquarters of both the Union and the Confederacy during the Civil War. The Confederacy was in the Hunt Morgan House, and the Union was in the Bodley Bullock House. Hunt Morgan is open for tours. Bodley Bullock rents out for events. Both have lovely gardens.
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Gratz Park
250 W 3rd StGratz Park has a variety of beautiful architecture. It has a park, and interestingly, was the headquarters of both the Union and the Confederacy during the Civil War. The Confederacy was in the Hunt Morgan House, and the Union was in the Bodley Bullock House. Hunt Morgan is open for tours. Bodley Bullock rents out for events. Both have lovely gardens.
Where William "King" Solomon laid to rest dozens of bodies during the 1833 cholera epidemic, when no one else would, thus elevating him to the status of a hero.
Old Episcopal Burying Grounds
259 E Third StWhere William "King" Solomon laid to rest dozens of bodies during the 1833 cholera epidemic, when no one else would, thus elevating him to the status of a hero.
Home of John Hunt Morgan, Confederate general. Before he went to war he rode his horse thru the door to tell his mother goodbye.
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Hopemont, The Hunt-Morgan House
201 N Mill StHome of John Hunt Morgan, Confederate general. Before he went to war he rode his horse thru the door to tell his mother goodbye.
Hampton Court
Hampton CourtLovely Historic district featuring period apartment buildings in a charming court.
Lexington Livery Co Inc
Carriage rides
Town Branch Distillery
401 Cross StA nice distillery tour that is right in town.
Mary Todd Lincoln House
578 W Main StGorgeous and peaceful day in the country. Good food. The historic buildings are beautiful and the history of the Shakers is fascinating. Nice drive down the Kentucky Palisaides, a natural rock formation kind of like a small gorge. You can also take a ride on the Dixie Belle down the Ky river. It is a fun outing and one of my favorite places to take friends from out of town.
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Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
3501 Lexington RdGorgeous and peaceful day in the country. Good food. The historic buildings are beautiful and the history of the Shakers is fascinating. Nice drive down the Kentucky Palisaides, a natural rock formation kind of like a small gorge. You can also take a ride on the Dixie Belle down the Ky river. It is a fun outing and one of my favorite places to take friends from out of town.
A trip to Lexington would not be complete without seeing Keeneland Race Track. One of the most beautiful tracks in the world. Even if the horses aren't running it is still a nice place to see. You can book a tour on line or there is a self guided tour. The Keeneland Track Kitchen is a morning highlight, and you don’t have to be a horseman to enjoy the home-style food. In fact, you might find yourself sitting near a notable trainer, jockey or owner when you do.
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Keeneland Race Track station
A trip to Lexington would not be complete without seeing Keeneland Race Track. One of the most beautiful tracks in the world. Even if the horses aren't running it is still a nice place to see. You can book a tour on line or there is a self guided tour. The Keeneland Track Kitchen is a morning highlight, and you don’t have to be a horseman to enjoy the home-style food. In fact, you might find yourself sitting near a notable trainer, jockey or owner when you do.
Shopping
Great store with antiques, art, home goods, and whatever Mary happens to like.
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Mulberry & Lime
216 N LimestoneGreat store with antiques, art, home goods, and whatever Mary happens to like.
Bella Rose
126 W Maxwell StBeautiful Dresses and clothing.
Savané Silver
130 N BroadwayGorgeous jewelry made of silver and native stones.
We have a great Farmer's Market on Cheapside, which is next to the Old Courthouse which is being renovated for restaurants, bars and shops. It will be open soon. Cheapside has a sordid history. It was the old slave market. The statue of John Breckinridge and John Hunt Morgan were recently removed, and a memorial to the slaves stands there. The statues were placed in the Confederate cemetery at the Lexington Cemetery.
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Lexington Farmers Market
399 W Short StWe have a great Farmer's Market on Cheapside, which is next to the Old Courthouse which is being renovated for restaurants, bars and shops. It will be open soon. Cheapside has a sordid history. It was the old slave market. The statue of John Breckinridge and John Hunt Morgan were recently removed, and a memorial to the slaves stands there. The statues were placed in the Confederate cemetery at the Lexington Cemetery.
Arts & Culture
Rupp Arena
430 W Vine StIt's Rupp Arena, home of the KY Wildcats. Need I say more?
Urban Hipster shops, artists studios, restaurants and bars. See The Coop if it is open. One of my favorite pair of artist who create whimsical sculptures and paintings.
Manchester Street
Manchester StreetUrban Hipster shops, artists studios, restaurants and bars. See The Coop if it is open. One of my favorite pair of artist who create whimsical sculptures and paintings.
New Editions Gallery
500 W Short StVery nice Art shows, as well as jewelry
A beautiful pair of restored theatres showing excellent films including independent films, mainstream films and art films. You can get an alcoholic beverage to sip with your movie!
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Kentucky Theatre
214 E Main StA beautiful pair of restored theatres showing excellent films including independent films, mainstream films and art films. You can get an alcoholic beverage to sip with your movie!
Arts and entertainment including plays, concerts, films, and the home Woodsongs Oldtime Radio hour in a renovated theatre that catered to African Americans during segregation.
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Lyric Theatre
300 E Third StArts and entertainment including plays, concerts, films, and the home Woodsongs Oldtime Radio hour in a renovated theatre that catered to African Americans during segregation.
Blue Stallion Brewing Co.
610 W 3rd StBeer!
Beautiful restored opera house with concerts, plays and shows.
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Lexington Opera House
401 W Short StBeautiful restored opera house with concerts, plays and shows.
Lexington Legends
207 Legends LnOur baseball team.
A lovely park with fountains and tables for eating out. In the winter there is ice skating. Sometimes there are outdoor movies or concerts. There is a really good BBQ place there.
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Triangle Park
400 W Main StA lovely park with fountains and tables for eating out. In the winter there is ice skating. Sometimes there are outdoor movies or concerts. There is a really good BBQ place there.
Great place to see international art, and the restaurant/bar is fabulous. You never know what you will see in the museum. It is a Museum Hotel in an old Bank Building.
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21c Museum Hotel Lexington
167 W Main StGreat place to see international art, and the restaurant/bar is fabulous. You never know what you will see in the museum. It is a Museum Hotel in an old Bank Building.
Local art mixed in with High End international art. You can see a Picasso and modern local art as well as art about horses.
The Wills Gallery, Fine Art & Antiques
190 Jefferson StLocal art mixed in with High End international art. You can see a Picasso and modern local art as well as art about horses.
Parks & Nature
Raven Run
Pretty hike in the Palisades.