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Rupp Arena has been a vital part of Lexington culture. Many things happen here. The UK Wildcats play here, the ice hockey team Thoroughbreds USED to play here, the Lipizzaner stallions make a stop here once a year as well as the circus, and we get dozens of big name concerts. In the attached Heritage Hall there is ALWAYS some kind of convention or sale or meeting or seminar. Very rarely is there nothing going on at Rupp Arena. I’m actually impressed by the musical acts that they get. In one month it seemed like we had Kid Rock, Norah Jones, and Big & Rich. Okay, so we didn’t really have them in one month, but they all did come in the same year.
There’s a food court in the bottom level with regular fast food places, and the Hyatt Regency is attached if you’re looking for something a little more upscale restaurant-wise. The civic center shops are also part of the building and you can find some really neat Kentucky-inspired crafts and buys. (There’s also a good store that sells Waterford crystal items if you’re into that.)
The best concert I ever saw at Rupp Arena was the Down from the Mountain concert. They had their first show at Rupp and it was phenominal. I almost died of joy when I heard Emmylou Harris sing "Red Dirt Girl" live.
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Lexington, KY 40507
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You will be able to check out whether it is rain or shine in Lexington with the link below.
It is a webcam with live feed on the Springhill Hotel (863 South Broadway).
http://weatherbug.excite.com/LiveCameras/Excite/LiveCameras.aspx?zcode=z4639&camera_group=1&enlarge=1&camera_id=LXNSH&lid=CNXCCE
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Go for a drive.
Lexington is surrounded by scenic by-ways...
small rolling roads that pass by
barns filled with drying tobacco,
old stone fences, little babbling creeks,
and lots of horses. Leave a Comment
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 by Bettybq
I'm 65 and I have many fond memories but walking to school with my friends and saving my bus fair (5cents) for a do-nut at Spauldings bakery (Lexingtons best kept secret) to eat along the way is among the best. Leave a Comment
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The ideal time to visit Lexington is a beautiful fall Saturday when you can attend racing at the fall meet at Keeneland and then attend a University of Kentucky night football game at Commonwealth stadium. This is also the time when restaurants and hotels are most likely to be full, so advance reservations are recommended. Spring is another excellent time to visit. In the winter season, Kentuckians will be found glued to their televisions or radio's watching the basketball wildcats, or commenting on the last game. Home games at Rupp arena are usually sold out, but tickets can usually be found, especially when Kentucky plays a game while the students are on Christmas break. Leave a Comment
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The University of Kentucky campus is a must see. Also had a tour of Rupp Arena which was amazing
The University life, and the prettiest girls I've ever seen. Had a basketball tournament there, that whole state is crazy for basketball. Leave a Comment
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Go spend a day at Keeneland-quite possibly the most beautiful horse racing track anywhere. This place epitomizes class.
It sums up the culture of the area so well.
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Go to a game at Rupp, or Midnight Madness. Absorb the whole UK basketball spirit as much as possible.
The whole UK college scene, and horse country.
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