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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lokale anbefalerWest Sixth Brewing
501 West 6th Street64
lokale anbefalerVery 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. Good little burgers! And music late night.
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lokale anbefalerAl's Bar
601 North Limestone16
lokale anbefalerFunky hipster bar in one of Lexington's oldest bars. Good little burgers! And music late night.
The Chase Tap Room & Brewing Co.
266 Jefferson StreetLate 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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lokale anbefalerThe Green Lantern
497 West 3rd Street8
lokale anbefalerFunky old bar that has a tendency to get a bit rowdy late at night. They often have bands.
The Bar Complex
224 E Main St10
lokale anbefalerLexington's oldest Gay Bar
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 StThursday 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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lokale anbefalerCounty Club Restaurant
555 Jefferson Street38
lokale anbefalerGreat 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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lokale anbefalerStella's Kentucky Deli
143 Jefferson St36
lokale anbefalerOne 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 Street21
lokale anbefalerPizza and a great patio.
One of my favorite restaurants, in a renovated old house.
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lokale anbefalerThe Blue Heron Steakhouse
185 Jefferson Street17
lokale anbefalerOne 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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lokale anbefalerThird Street Stuff
257 N Limestone # 122
lokale anbefalerOne of the best coffee houses in the country, with cute, arty, funky decor.
There are goodies to eat too!
Le Deauville
199 North Limestone18
lokale anbefalerFrench restaurant with urban outdoor dining.
Starbucks
325 W Main StCoffee!
Dudley's On Short
259 West Short Street34
lokale anbefalerTHE best restaurant in Lexington!
Parlay Social
249 West Short Street11
lokale anbefalerRestaurant and Bar
Columbia Steak House
201 N LimestoneA tradition, especially for late night.
Goodfellas Mill St
110 North Mill Street13
lokale anbefalerGreat NY style pizza.
doodles breakfast and lunch
262 N Limestone16
lokale anbefalerGreat Breakfast
Alfalfa
141 E Main St12
lokale anbefalerExcellent Sunday Brunch. The line starts early!
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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lokale anbefalerNorth Lime Coffee & Donuts
575 North Limestone35
lokale anbefalerGreat 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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lokale anbefalerPepper Distillery
1200 Manchester St16
lokale anbefalerThe 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.
Funky and delicious. Great Bar. Built in an old Bread Shop with garage doors, near the RR tracks. Founded by the "notorious" Lucie Slone who collected the fabulous eclectic decorations. She was a fabulous chef and well known restauranteur.
Open Wednesday thru Saturday (bar) 4PM to 11PM, (kitchen) 5PM to 10PM! Sunday Brunch 11AM to 2PM.
Red Light Kitchen & Lounge
780 N LimestoneFunky and delicious. Great Bar. Built in an old Bread Shop with garage doors, near the RR tracks. Founded by the "notorious" Lucie Slone who collected the fabulous eclectic decorations. She was a fabulous chef and well known restauranteur.
Open Wednesday thru Saturday (bar) 4PM to 11PM, (kitchen) 5PM to 10PM! Sunday Brunch 11AM to 2PM.
groceries and sundries
Very nice selection of wine, beer and spirits as well as a good selection of cheeses and gourmet food items.
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lokale anbefalerWine + Market
486 West 2nd Street24
lokale anbefalerVery nice selection of wine, beer and spirits as well as a good selection of cheeses and gourmet food items.
Kroger
1600 Leestown Road9
lokale anbefalerFull service groceries
Walmart Supercenter
500 New Circle RdThis is the closest place to get groceries and general merchandise.
Lexington Farmer's Market
Located in 5th 3rd Pavillion at Cheapside.
The Plantory
501 West 6th StreetYoga!
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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lokale anbefalerThe Square
401 West Main Street7
lokale anbefalerBars, shops and restaurants housed in what was originally a block of furniture stores. The block was gutted and retail and restaurants were built inside.
Lexington Public Library, Central Library
140 East Main StreetNot 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 East Maxwell StreetOne of Lexington's oldest greenhouses and it now has dining among the plants!
Gratz Park Inn
120 W 2nd StPretty old inn with a restaurant and nice bar with a fireplace.
Bluegrass Community & Technical College
500 Newtown PikeUK Community College
Sayre School
194 North LimestonePrivate School with historic buildings
Transylvania University
300 North BroadwayTransy is a well respected private college.
Sightseeing
Elsmere Park
Pretty historic district about two blocks from here.
Fayette Park
Beautiful 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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lokale anbefalerGratz Park
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lokale anbefalerGratz 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.
Hopemont, The Hunt-Morgan House
201 North Mill StreetHome 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
Lovely Historic district featuring period apartment buildings in a charming court.
Lexington Livery Co Inc
171 Saunier StCarriage rides
Town Branch Distillery
401 Cross Street24
lokale anbefalerA nice distillery tour that is right in town.
Mary Todd Lincoln House
578 West Main Street26
lokale anbefalerGorgeous 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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lokale anbefalerShaker Village of Pleasant Hill
3501 Lexington Road37
lokale anbefalerGorgeous 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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lokale anbefalerKeeneland Race Track
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lokale anbefalerA 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
Mulberry & Lime
216 North LimestoneGreat store with antiques, art, home goods, and whatever Mary happens to like.
L.V. Harkness & Company
531 West Short StreetUpscale gifts
Bella Rose
126 West Maxwell Street7
lokale anbefalerBeautiful 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.
Lexington Farmers' Market
249 W Main 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
Lexington's arts council gallery. Ann Tower Gallery is upstairs. Both have interesting shows.
LexArts
161 N Mill StLexington's arts council gallery. Ann Tower Gallery is upstairs. Both have interesting shows.
Rupp Arena
430 West Vine Street56
lokale anbefalerIt'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
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.
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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lokale anbefalerKentucky Theatre
214 East Main Street39
lokale anbefalerA 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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lokale anbefalerLyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center
300 East Third Street7
lokale anbefalerArts 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 West 3rd Street26
lokale anbefalerBeer!
Beautiful restored opera house with concerts, plays and shows.
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lokale anbefalerLexington Opera House
401 West Short Street16
lokale anbefalerBeautiful restored opera house with concerts, plays and shows.
Lexington Legends
207 Legends Lane6
lokale anbefalerOur 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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lokale anbefalerTriangle Park
400 West Main Street14
lokale anbefalerA 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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lokale anbefaler21c Museum Hotel Lexington
167 W Main St19
lokale anbefalerGreat 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.