Guidebook for Lexington
Food Scene
Lexington's most prominent locally owned coffee shop opens early and closes late. They serve food, juices and even alcohol. Monday nights are Open Mic night - check it out. A 3 minute walk.
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Common Grounds Coffee House
343 E High StLexington's most prominent locally owned coffee shop opens early and closes late. They serve food, juices and even alcohol. Monday nights are Open Mic night - check it out. A 3 minute walk.
An upscale restaurant that regularly receives rave reviews and one of my favorites. Excellent food and service. Inside and outside dining and open for lunch and dinner. A 5 min walk.
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Portofino - Italian and American Cuisine
249 E Main StAn upscale restaurant that regularly receives rave reviews and one of my favorites. Excellent food and service. Inside and outside dining and open for lunch and dinner. A 5 min walk.
Enjoy dinner outside or in the cozy restaurant, seated near their wine market. Good food! 5 minute walk.
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Wines on Vine LLC
400 Old Vine StEnjoy dinner outside or in the cozy restaurant, seated near their wine market. Good food! 5 minute walk.
Wonderful restaurant with so many options: sit inside and enjoy the street side view of the city, hang out on the sidewalk during free concerts across street-- or dine on the ROOF! A 14 min walk.
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Dudley's On Short
259 W Short StWonderful restaurant with so many options: sit inside and enjoy the street side view of the city, hang out on the sidewalk during free concerts across street-- or dine on the ROOF! A 14 min walk.
This uniquely decorated restaurant allows you to choose your own table- pick any of the lovely chairs inside or out or sit on one of the many couches. Romantic! A 15 minute walk.
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Shakespeare and Co.
367 W Short StThis uniquely decorated restaurant allows you to choose your own table- pick any of the lovely chairs inside or out or sit on one of the many couches. Romantic! A 15 minute walk.
Order your crepe by choosing from a large selection of fresh veggies and meats. Or choose a sweet savory filled with fruit. Watch it being made and dine in or out with view of park. A 10 minute walk.
La Petite Crêperie
191 Kentucky AveOrder your crepe by choosing from a large selection of fresh veggies and meats. Or choose a sweet savory filled with fruit. Watch it being made and dine in or out with view of park. A 10 minute walk.
Southern comfort food. I have not tried it but plan to check it out. A ten min walk. The restaurant is getting mixed reviews but the bourbon bar seems more favorable. A 9 minute walk.
Chatham's Bistro & Bar
496 E High StSouthern comfort food. I have not tried it but plan to check it out. A ten min walk. The restaurant is getting mixed reviews but the bourbon bar seems more favorable. A 9 minute walk.
Locally owned African restaurant, popular and authentic. Also check out Sav's Chill on the opposite corner for ice cream!
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Sav's Grill & West African Cuisine
630 East Main StreetLocally owned African restaurant, popular and authentic. Also check out Sav's Chill on the opposite corner for ice cream!
Get cookies, ice cream and milk delivered to the condo-- as late as 3am! And the cookies are delivered warm! I recommend a pint of the black cherry ice cream. Free delivery for orders of $6 +
Jersey Street
Jersey StreetGet cookies, ice cream and milk delivered to the condo-- as late as 3am! And the cookies are delivered warm! I recommend a pint of the black cherry ice cream. Free delivery for orders of $6 +
Authentic Greek food including moussaka, gyros and more. Take out or eat in. Don't let the tiny dining room give you pause- there are more tables upstairs. A 20 minute walk- and well worth it!
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Athenian Grill
313 S Ashland AveAuthentic Greek food including moussaka, gyros and more. Take out or eat in. Don't let the tiny dining room give you pause- there are more tables upstairs. A 20 minute walk- and well worth it!
289 S Limestone
289 South LimestoneIce cream only a ten minute walk away, extra large waffle cones, too!
Popular French restaurant has been in business over 30 years. Fabulous French onion soup with puff pastry over cheese, and delicious lamb shank. 10 minute walk.
A La Lucie
159 N LimestonePopular French restaurant has been in business over 30 years. Fabulous French onion soup with puff pastry over cheese, and delicious lamb shank. 10 minute walk.
Everything Else
Great hours, refurbished inside while keeping classic 1960s exterior. Out of towners pay $10 and enjoy yoga, spinning, cardio, pool, machines, and weights. A 1 minute walk.
High Street YMCA
239 E High StGreat hours, refurbished inside while keeping classic 1960s exterior. Out of towners pay $10 and enjoy yoga, spinning, cardio, pool, machines, and weights. A 1 minute walk.
A clean well-lit campus that is pleasant to walk in day or night. Interesting modern and traditional architecture, bagel and coffee shops scattered throughout. A 3 min walk to campus border.
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University of Kentucky
A clean well-lit campus that is pleasant to walk in day or night. Interesting modern and traditional architecture, bagel and coffee shops scattered throughout. A 3 min walk to campus border.
Mix on Vine
301 E Vine StYoga studio with arial yoga, and also a full service hair and nail salon. A 3 min walk.
Large pavilion & gathering area. Free concerts every Thursday April - October. Year-round Farmers Market every Saturday: Fruits, veggies, meats, flowers, breakfast, artisan and crafts. A 10 min walk.
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Cheapside
Large pavilion & gathering area. Free concerts every Thursday April - October. Year-round Farmers Market every Saturday: Fruits, veggies, meats, flowers, breakfast, artisan and crafts. A 10 min walk.
A nationally recognized gym close and convenient. A 10 minute walk in the heart of downtown.
LA Fitness
3001 Blake James DrA nationally recognized gym close and convenient. A 10 minute walk in the heart of downtown.
Try a totally new way to work out- on an exercise surfboard. Take a group class- first one is free. A four minute walk.
333 E Main St
Try a totally new way to work out- on an exercise surfboard. Take a group class- first one is free. A four minute walk.
210 E High St
210 East High StreetFull service post office two minutes walk from the condo!
Main bus terminal for Lex Tran public bus service, this hub connects riders to almost all of Lexington, without needing to transfer. A 3 minute walk. There is also a main bus stop on High, 2 min walk.
Transit Center station
Main bus terminal for Lex Tran public bus service, this hub connects riders to almost all of Lexington, without needing to transfer. A 3 minute walk. There is also a main bus stop on High, 2 min walk.
Arts & Culture
Going to the movies is special in this historic theater. Lots of ornate and interesting architectural details (be sure to look up at the ceiling) and enjoy plush new seats- and wine. 5 min walk.
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Kentucky Theatre
214 E Main StGoing to the movies is special in this historic theater. Lots of ornate and interesting architectural details (be sure to look up at the ceiling) and enjoy plush new seats- and wine. 5 min walk.
Easy walk to concerts, symphonies and events-- and no need to search for parking! A 12 minute walk.
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Otis A. Singletary Center for the Arts
405 Rose StEasy walk to concerts, symphonies and events-- and no need to search for parking! A 12 minute walk.
Walk here easily! Enjoy a wide variety of events including UK men's basketball games, concerts, and events at the largest covered arena in the US. A 12 minute walk.(and save $20 parking fees)
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Rupp Arena
430 W Vine StWalk here easily! Enjoy a wide variety of events including UK men's basketball games, concerts, and events at the largest covered arena in the US. A 12 minute walk.(and save $20 parking fees)
401 W Short St
401 West Short StreetOpera, concerts, events, and plays. A 15 minute walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
Go here after dinner for the entertainment and to enjoy a few drinks. Great local music on stage. A 5 min walk.
Natasha's Bistro & Bar -- Affordable & Delicious!
112 Esplanade AlleyGo here after dinner for the entertainment and to enjoy a few drinks. Great local music on stage. A 5 min walk.
Walk to this two-story gay-friendly bar that spins the latest dance music. Deck and patio out back. Poker and board game nights, special theme nights and events. A 6 min walk.
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Soundbar
208 S LimestoneWalk to this two-story gay-friendly bar that spins the latest dance music. Deck and patio out back. Poker and board game nights, special theme nights and events. A 6 min walk.
I have not been here, but this bourbon bar has received regional acclaim. A bartender's bar with the focus on signature drinks and the craft cocktail experience. Nice building, too. A 12 min walk.
156 Market St
156 Market StreetI have not been here, but this bourbon bar has received regional acclaim. A bartender's bar with the focus on signature drinks and the craft cocktail experience. Nice building, too. A 12 min walk.
I have not been here. One of the biggest collections of bourbons in the US with over 230 varieties. They are rated one of the top whiskey bars in the nation and have many rare finds. A 12 min walk.
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Bluegrass Tavern
115 CheapsideI have not been here. One of the biggest collections of bourbons in the US with over 230 varieties. They are rated one of the top whiskey bars in the nation and have many rare finds. A 12 min walk.
101+ varieties of bourbon. A casual bar that often has live music. Check out the exclusive bourbon bar on the second level. A 15 minute walk.
Paulie's Toasted Barrel
517 West Main Street101+ varieties of bourbon. A casual bar that often has live music. Check out the exclusive bourbon bar on the second level. A 15 minute walk.
One of the top bourbon bars in the US, this bar regularly features live music. 75+ kinds of bourbon and adding more. Located on the 9th floor in the center of town. Open only Thurs-Sat. A 11 min walk.
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Skybar
269 W Main StOne of the top bourbon bars in the US, this bar regularly features live music. 75+ kinds of bourbon and adding more. Located on the 9th floor in the center of town. Open only Thurs-Sat. A 11 min walk.
340 S Limestone
340 South LimestoneFind bars and restaurants catering to the college crowd. A 12 minute walk.
Shopping
Open super early and stays open super late. Send packages, send & receive faxes, get something printed, computer work stations, free wi-fi, passport photos, poster and photo printing. A 4 minute walk.
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
333 E Main StOpen super early and stays open super late. Send packages, send & receive faxes, get something printed, computer work stations, free wi-fi, passport photos, poster and photo printing. A 4 minute walk.
Major trade shows and conventions. Also has a three story shopping mall. I have never shopped here and don't know any locals who do. A 15 minute walk.
Central Bank Center
430 W Vine StMajor trade shows and conventions. Also has a three story shopping mall. I have never shopped here and don't know any locals who do. A 15 minute walk.
Sixteen historic buildings linked together to create an indoor shopping mall. Art galleries on the top floor. Taverns, Urban Outfitters, Children's museum and Lexington Visitors Center. A 15 min walk.
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The Square
401 W Main StSixteen historic buildings linked together to create an indoor shopping mall. Art galleries on the top floor. Taverns, Urban Outfitters, Children's museum and Lexington Visitors Center. A 15 min walk.
Kroger Pharmacy
704 Euclid AveFull service pharmacy and grocery store-- brand new in 2015! A 15 minute walk.
I have never been here but they are well-known, and the store looks cute! A 12 min walk.
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Bella Rose
126 W Maxwell StI have never been here but they are well-known, and the store looks cute! A 12 min walk.
Essentials
A surprisingly wide selection including fresh produce, full deli, pet food, cleaning supplies, cakes and cookies. Be sure to visit the walk-in cooler that was originally a bank vault. An 11 min walk.
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Shorty's Market & Tap Room
163 W Short StA surprisingly wide selection including fresh produce, full deli, pet food, cleaning supplies, cakes and cookies. Be sure to visit the walk-in cooler that was originally a bank vault. An 11 min walk.
Full service grocery store with pharmacy, deli, large cafe, food kiosks, beer cave and more. Brand new in January 2015, open 24/7. A 15 minute walk.
704 Euclid Ave
704 Euclid AvenueFull service grocery store with pharmacy, deli, large cafe, food kiosks, beer cave and more. Brand new in January 2015, open 24/7. A 15 minute walk.
Sightseeing
A prominent part of Lexington's skyline, people actually rappel down it once a year! A 9 minute walk.
Big Blue Building
West Main StreetA prominent part of Lexington's skyline, people actually rappel down it once a year! A 9 minute walk.
Pretty little park with horse sculptures and historic horse-themed markers throughout.
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Thoroughbred Park
100 Midland AvePretty little park with horse sculptures and historic horse-themed markers throughout.
Ice skating every winter for about 6 weeks, free outdoor summer movies, and a nice park from which to enjoy the historic Victorian architecture contrasting with the modern. A 15 minute walk.
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Triangle Park
400 W Main StIce skating every winter for about 6 weeks, free outdoor summer movies, and a nice park from which to enjoy the historic Victorian architecture contrasting with the modern. A 15 minute walk.
Gratz Park
250 W 3rd StSmall city park surrounded by gorgeous Victorian homes.
Some of the most beautiful historic homes near downtown on this street and Mill Street, going south from High Street. A ten minute walk.
301 S Upper St
301 South Upper StreetSome of the most beautiful historic homes near downtown on this street and Mill Street, going south from High Street. A ten minute walk.
Some of the most beautiful historic homes near downtown on this street and South Upper Street, going south from High Street. A 12 minute walk.
301 S Mill St
301 South Mill StreetSome of the most beautiful historic homes near downtown on this street and South Upper Street, going south from High Street. A 12 minute walk.
1200 acre tourist attraction is a working horse farm and the site of national and international horse shows. Regular events include steeplechase, polo, hunter/jumper and even rodeo. Open year round.
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Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works Pkwy1200 acre tourist attraction is a working horse farm and the site of national and international horse shows. Regular events include steeplechase, polo, hunter/jumper and even rodeo. Open year round.