Guidebook for Lexington
Arts & Culture
Rupp Arena
430 W Vine StCheer on the UK wildcats, catch a concert, or visit a conference.
The Red Mile
1200 Red Mile RdNewly renovated racetrack and casino- http://redmileky.com
Check out the races in April and October, or for other months go to the track kitchen for breakfast and catch the sales.
246 locals recommend
Keeneland Race Track station
Check out the races in April and October, or for other months go to the track kitchen for breakfast and catch the sales.
Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works PkwyHorse shows, special events, and more
Commonwealth Stadium
UK Football
Kentucky Theatre
214 E Main StHistoric Movie Theatre
Cinemark Fayette Mall and XD
3800 Mall RdMovies
Center of downtown activity- home to Thursday Night Live (weekly music), center of downtown bars and restaurants
8 locals recommend
Cheapside
Center of downtown activity- home to Thursday Night Live (weekly music), center of downtown bars and restaurants
Food Scene
Dining and shopping-
Pies 'N Pints (pizza)
Tony's (white tablecloth)
HopCat (beer and food)
Saul Good (local eatery)
Vinagerette (salads)
11 locals recommend
The Square
401 W Main StDining and shopping-
Pies 'N Pints (pizza)
Tony's (white tablecloth)
HopCat (beer and food)
Saul Good (local eatery)
Vinagerette (salads)
The Local Taco
315 S LimestoneWalkable street with dining, bars, and shops adjacent to UK campus
Dudley's On Short
259 W Short StDowntown Block of bars and local restaurants
Walkable shopping, dining, and bars near UK and historic neighborhoods
47 locals recommend
Bourbon n' Toulouse
829 Euclid AveWalkable shopping, dining, and bars near UK and historic neighborhoods
Nick Ryan's
157 Jefferson StNeighborhoods of bars and restaurants in historic neighborhood
First Watch
1080 S BroadwayGrab a great brunch here.
Gumbo Ya Ya
294 S BroadwayGreat local cajun place
Buffalo Wild Wings
1080 S BroadwayWings and sports
Penn Station East Coast Subs
1080 S BroadwayGrab a hot sandwich and fries
Sonic Drive-In
1026 S BroadwayBurger and fries fast-food
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
350 Virginia AveFast-food burgers and fries- don't forget the ice cream!
Jet's Pizza
1030 S BroadwayDelicious greasy pizza
Oshimi Sushi and Asian Foods
1093 S BroadwaySushi restaurant
Logan's Roadhouse
1250 S BroadwayThrow some peanut shells on the floor and eat a steak.
Starbucks
325 W Main StGet your caffeine fix!
Dunkin'
1306 S BroadwayGet your caffeine fix and a donut!
Arby's
1228 S BroadwayFast-food
Subway
238 W Main StGrab a sub
Back Yard Burgers
397 Waller AveFast-food burgers
Cook Out
855 S BroadwayFast-food joint
Waffle House
859 S BroadwayLate night waffles, anyone?
Gold Star Chili
3735 Palomar Centre DrFast-food joint
This is a staple for late night college kids and a quick diner breakfast. Noted as best burgers around too!
17 locals recommend
Tolly-Ho
606 S BroadwayThis is a staple for late night college kids and a quick diner breakfast. Noted as best burgers around too!
Pazzo's Pizza Pub
385 S LimestoneLocal pizza joint and many beers on tap
Mellow Mushroom
503 S Upper StGreat funky pizza
Blaze Pizza
341 S LimestoneFast and great build-your-own pizza joint
Joe Bologna's
120 W Maxwell StLocal pizza joint in a historic church
Sightseeing
University of Kentucky
UK Campus
The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of KY
500 Alumni DrGreat for a walk or run
McConnell Springs
416 Rebmann LnNice stroll- bit out of the way in industrial area
Mary Todd Lincoln House
578 W Main StHistoric home of Mary Todd Lincoln
Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate
120 Sycamore RdHistoric Estate
Picture opp, Friday night flicks in the summer, pack a picnic and stop off
28 locals recommend
Triangle Park
400 W Main StPicture opp, Friday night flicks in the summer, pack a picnic and stop off
Park- home of the thoroughbred racing sculptures as seen on ESPN promos
12 locals recommend
Thoroughbred Park
100 Midland AvePark- home of the thoroughbred racing sculptures as seen on ESPN promos
Barrel House Distilling Co
1200 Manchester Stlocal distillery
Town Branch Distillery
401 Cross StLocal distillery- part of the Bourbon Trail
Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
3885 Raven Run WyGreat hiking
Woodford Reserve Distillery
7785 McCracken PikeOn the Bourbon Trail
Jim Beam American Stillhouse
568 Happy Hollow RdOn the Bourbon Trail
Wild Turkey Distillery
1525 Versailles RdOn the Bourbon Trail
Four Roses Distillery
1224 Bonds Mill RdOn the Bourbon Trail
Buffalo Trace Distillery
113 Great Buffalo TrceShould be on the Bourbon Trail
Stitzel-Weller Distillery
3860 Fitzgerald RdOn the Bourbon Trail
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
528 W Main StOn the Bourbon Trail
Everything Else
UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital Pavilion H
1000 S LimestoneHospital
CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital
One St Joseph DrHospital
Blue Grass Airport
4000 Terminal Drairport
Thorntons
1201 S BroadwayGas station and convenience store
Avis Car Rental
1059 S BroadwayCar rental
Jimmy John's
333 E Main StFreaky fast subs
South Broadway Shell
930 S BroadwayGas station and convenience store
Speedway
803 S BroadwayGas and Convenience store
Clean Sweep Car Wash
550 S BroadwayCar wash
Shopping
Fayette Mall station
Regional mall with many shops and dining options
Rite Aid
130 W Loudon AvePharmacy and a few essentials
AT&T Store
1112 S BroadwayJust in case you need some AT&T help
Family Dollar
393 Waller AveHere you can grab a few essentials you may have forgotten
SHENANIGANS WINES AND SPIRITS
561 S BroadwayClosest liquor store
Essentials
Kroger
704 Euclid Avegrocery store
Lucky's Market includes a grocery, butcher, and deli - new to Lexington!
6 locals recommend
Lucky's Market
1030 S BroadwayLucky's Market includes a grocery, butcher, and deli - new to Lexington!
Drinks & Nightlife
West Sixth Brewing
501 W 6th StLocal brewery
Country Boy Brewing
436 Chair AveLocal brewery
Blue Stallion Brewing Co.
610 W 3rd StLocal brewery
JDI Grille & Tavern
Pub setting, good food