Guidebook for Lexington
Food Scene
The food here is absolutely outstanding. It's a favorite dining place for almost everyone!
64 locals recommend
Coles 735 Main
735 E Main StThe food here is absolutely outstanding. It's a favorite dining place for almost everyone!
The Sage Rabbit
438 S Ashland AveSmall place with a great menu.
Magee's Bakery
726 E Main StFor breakfast or lunch
The best donuts you have ever tasted!! World famous and only about 1 mile from this location
27 locals recommend
Spalding's Bakery
760 Winchester RdThe best donuts you have ever tasted!! World famous and only about 1 mile from this location
Locally owned, breakfast and lunch. Very popular place so expect it to be busy
39 locals recommend
Josie's Restaurant
1973 Lexington RdLocally owned, breakfast and lunch. Very popular place so expect it to be busy
Fabulous place for lunch or dinner. And it has a great bakery, be sure to try the homemade poptarts! Also they have a separate dining area for families with children
Here is their story:
We’re a bit like our hometown: sophisticated, well-traveled, but grounded in our roots. We believe there’s nothing more important than taking time to dine well with family and friends in a beautiful space. And we have a passion for all things Bluegrass - curing our meats in-house, supporting the region’s diverse farming and food community, and keeping a local-first mindset in everything we do.
Epping’s is located in a renovated historic building that once held Epping Bottling Works, home to the hustle and spirit of local entrepreneur John G. Epping. Today, we are proud to honor that history and be part of the energy of downtown Lexington’s Warehouse Block.
24 locals recommend
Epping's on Eastside
264 Walton AveFabulous place for lunch or dinner. And it has a great bakery, be sure to try the homemade poptarts! Also they have a separate dining area for families with children
Here is their story:
We’re a bit like our hometown: sophisticated, well-traveled, but grounded in our roots. We believe there’s nothing more important than taking time to dine well with family and friends in a beautiful space. And we have a passion for all things Bluegrass - curing our meats in-house, supporting the region’s diverse farming and food community, and keeping a local-first mindset in everything we do.
Epping’s is located in a renovated historic building that once held Epping Bottling Works, home to the hustle and spirit of local entrepreneur John G. Epping. Today, we are proud to honor that history and be part of the energy of downtown Lexington’s Warehouse Block.
El Cid's
Sightseeing
Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works PkwyWe are known as the Horse Capital of the World
Beautiful older neighborhood within walking distance of this rental. The Bell House is located in the center of the neighborhood
Bell Court
Beautiful older neighborhood within walking distance of this rental. The Bell House is located in the center of the neighborhood
World renown racetrack has live racing in April and October each year, but the gift shop is open year round.
246 locals recommend
Keeneland Race Track station
World renown racetrack has live racing in April and October each year, but the gift shop is open year round.
Gratz Park
250 W 3rd StHistoric downtown neighborhood
Parks & Nature
Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
3885 Raven Run WyGreat place for hiking
McConnell Springs is a twenty-six acre natural areas park located at the historic springs where the city of Lexington, Kentucky was named. McConnell Springs is historically and environmentally significant to this area
McConnell Springs Road
McConnell Springs RoadMcConnell Springs is a twenty-six acre natural areas park located at the historic springs where the city of Lexington, Kentucky was named. McConnell Springs is historically and environmentally significant to this area
The gardens are beautiful. Great walking and running trail
97 locals recommend
The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of KY
500 Alumni DrThe gardens are beautiful. Great walking and running trail
Shopping
National Avenue
National AvenueLocal shopping
Shopping, dining, entertainment. This has it all. Rite Aid Pharmacy, Krogers grocery store, Krogers Liquor store, Starbucks, Louie's Wine Bar, The Bear and The Butcher, The Beer Trappe, Graeters Ice Cream, many clothing stores
Chevy Chase Place
Chevy Chase PlaceShopping, dining, entertainment. This has it all. Rite Aid Pharmacy, Krogers grocery store, Krogers Liquor store, Starbucks, Louie's Wine Bar, The Bear and The Butcher, The Beer Trappe, Graeters Ice Cream, many clothing stores
Locally owned boutiques for women and men, children, gifts, etc. such as Peggys Gifts, Hopscotch, Monkees, Voce, Confused Confections, Stuart Mercer, Carl Meyers
Clay Avenue
Clay AvenueLocally owned boutiques for women and men, children, gifts, etc. such as Peggys Gifts, Hopscotch, Monkees, Voce, Confused Confections, Stuart Mercer, Carl Meyers
Drinks & Nightlife
Manchester Street
Manchester StreetSeveral nightlife places
Belles Cocktail House
156 Market StBar and music. Rooftop patio and occasional music
Mirror Twin Brewing
725 National AveChevy Chase Inn
833 Euclid AveOne of the oldest bars in Lexington. Popular local watering hole
Arts & Culture
The Lexington Opera House is a theatre located at 401 West Short Street in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1886, the Opera House replaced the former theatre, located on the corner of Main and Broadway, after fire destroyed it in January 1886
65 locals recommend
Lexington Opera House
401 W Short StThe Lexington Opera House is a theatre located at 401 West Short Street in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1886, the Opera House replaced the former theatre, located on the corner of Main and Broadway, after fire destroyed it in January 1886
The Loudoun House is on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of only five remaining castellated Gothic Revival villas left in the United States designed by New York architect A. J. Davis. Built in 1850 for Francis Key Hunt, cousin of Francis Scott Key, who wrote the U.S. national anthem and the 10th child of John Hunt, one of the first millionaire's west of the Appalachians, The Loudoun House is now owned by the city of Lexington and has been the Lexington Art League's administrative and curatorial home since 1984. In addition to featuring multiple art exhibitions and events throughout the year, the Loudoun House is also available as a rental event space for weddings, parties
The Loudoun House
209 Castlewood DrThe Loudoun House is on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of only five remaining castellated Gothic Revival villas left in the United States designed by New York architect A. J. Davis. Built in 1850 for Francis Key Hunt, cousin of Francis Scott Key, who wrote the U.S. national anthem and the 10th child of John Hunt, one of the first millionaire's west of the Appalachians, The Loudoun House is now owned by the city of Lexington and has been the Lexington Art League's administrative and curatorial home since 1984. In addition to featuring multiple art exhibitions and events throughout the year, the Loudoun House is also available as a rental event space for weddings, parties
Home of Henry Clay, statesman from Kentucky. Beautiful gardens
86 locals recommend
Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate
120 Sycamore RdHome of Henry Clay, statesman from Kentucky. Beautiful gardens