Lexington Travel Guide

 
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  •   Lexington
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Pro

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 Beautiful surrounding countryside, nice safe city 


Con

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 Full of rednecks and churchy hypocrite types; few real Christians 


In a nutshell

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 Bluegrass, Race horses, and bourbon 

 

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Things to Do  

zipline

zipline, Lexington

 p.langdon Says:  I had an awesome time at Red River Gorge Zipline in the Gorge. The guides made it a lot of fun. We had our whole family and the kids want to go back asap. You go through the trees and then race across this high place. wild. 

Visitor Center has moved!

Visitor Center has moved!, Lexington

 lapb Says:  A new Lexington Visitors Center is located in historic Victorian Square. The friendliest and smartest Visitor Information Specialists you'll ever find are waiting to help you make the most of your visit to Lexington. Don't end up at the old location on the East end of... 

Ride the Colt Trolley

Ride the Colt Trolley, Lexington

 lapb Says:  Lexington isn't big enough to have a "Grey Line" bus tour of the city. But you can hop on free trolleys that take you up and down the main arteries like Main Street, Vine Street, Limestone and others. This gives you easy access to bars, restaurants, small city parks, art... 

Bible themed mini golf

Bible themed mini golf, Lexington

 sabogg01 Says:  This mini golf course has been featured by the Billy Graham Foundation, Travel Channel's Top 10 Most Unique Miniature Golf courses, and on CBS Sunday Morning Edition.The miniature golf consists of 3 courses of 18 holes each (54 holes total). Each is beautifully landscaped... 

Hotels  

Hyatt Regency Lexington

 5 Reviews and 217 Opinions  From the moment we arrived at this recently renovated Hyatt hotel, we could tell that things were... 

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott - Lexington North

 1 Review and 75 Opinions  Everyone was super friendly and VERY patient- being in town for a wedding and a bunch of old friends... 

Restaurants  

Shakespeare & Co: Eclectic in the Extreme

Shakespeare & Co: Eclectic in the Extreme, Lexington

 lapb Says:  This restaurant defies description. It is an experience and not just a meal. The menu is very very eclectic. Cheese grits to chicken satay; apple pie to halwa. The decor is OVER THE TOP Victoriana. Breakfast is served all day, and they serve food until 11 pm. That alone has... 

Three Suns Bistro: Lamb, Ham, Turkey, Oh My!

Three Suns Bistro: Lamb, Ham, Turkey, Oh My!, Lexington

 sabogg01 Says:  My boyfriend's family invited us here for Easter brunch and I must say I was very impressed. Normally you order from a menu but since today was a special day they had a buffet. They had Lamb, Ham, Turkey, Pecan crusted chicken, tilapia, all the sides and salads and a huge... 

Sarah's Corner Cafe: mmmmmm Ribs!

Sarah's Corner Cafe: mmmmmm Ribs!, Lexington

 sabogg01 Says:  This is a little off the beaten path of downtown but luckily for me it is only about a mile from my house. On the outside it looks as if though its from the 50's and time passed this little restaurant by. But out front you will see a huge smoker where they smoke anything... 

Riptide on the River: Come here if you want cold food and bad service

Riptide on the River: Come here if you want cold food and bad service, Lexington

 sabogg01 Says:  We wanted to go to a place we had not been with a few friends for pt 1 of my boyfriend's birthday celebration. I am the culprit that selected Riptides on the River. It is about 12 miles south of Lexington off exit 99. Walking in we all thought it was very nice with the... 

Goodfellas Pizzaria: New York style pizza by the slice

Goodfellas Pizzaria: New York style pizza by the slice, Lexington

 sabogg01 Says:  Love coming here!! It's downtown within walking distance to a lot of other restaurants and bars. It has tables on the outside on the street so you can really experience Lexington. The pizza comes by the slice or pie. One piece is about the size of a 12 inch plate!! The... 

Magees Bakery: Great home cooked food!

Magees Bakery: Great home cooked food!, Lexington

 sabogg01 Says:  Great little spot right on Main Street in downtown. They have their own parking lot so you should be able to get a spot. Come early because once the food is gone thats it! The biscuits and gravy is just like something your grandmother would have made! I also really enjoy the... 

Charlie Browns: like a library.....with a bar

Charlie Browns: like a library.....with a bar, Lexington

 sabogg01 Says:  Old brick building in the Chevy Chase side of town. Has a Mexican restaurant upstairs. When you first walk in its very dark. The only light is from the bar, the red candles on the tables and the fireplace if its cold outside. There are tables but also sofas near the... 

Nightlife  

The Beer Trappe: Come one come all

The Beer Trappe: Come one come all, Lexington

 sabogg01 Says:  The Beer Trappe has a beer bar with eight taps of rare craft beer, specialty glassware, beer signs, collectibles, and a large selection of hard-to-find bottled beers from all over the world.They have tables on the outside as well as inside and sofas and a lot of tvs for... 

Bar Louie: Bar Louie

Bar Louie: Bar Louie, Lexington

 sabogg01 Says:  Great place to go have a drink out by the water and fountains. Very relaxing atmosphere. They often have drink specials. Food menu is good with a lot of choices and on Tuesday nights you can get burgers for only $1 This is a chain type of bar but I still recommend it if you... 

Transportation  

Parking Problems

Parking Problems, Lexington

 grandmaR Says:  We had a problem parking in Lexington. On the University campus when we wanted to visit the museum and library. Because parking was so expensive, we left before we really needed to. But we really had problems everywhere.The website says: 1. VisitorsThere are four recognized... 

Shopping  

Sqecial Media

Sqecial Media, Lexington

 Krumlovgirl Says:  I originally went to Sqecial Media for candles, incense, and stones. (Don’t ask.) I had always been a little intimidated by it because whenever I drove past I would see odd looking people standing outside. Well, after finally venturing in I was really impressed. Yes, they... 

Hamburg Pavilion: interesting collection of shops

Hamburg Pavilion: interesting collection of shops, Lexington

 gkitzmil Says:  An impressive grouping of major department, discount and retail stores. If you are in Lexington and on the East side this seems like a wide variety of shops. But there are four enclosed malls in Lexington and other shopping districts range 

Local Customs  

University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky, Lexington

 grandmaR Says:  We parked in a lot near the Student Union at a meter - max time 45 minutes for 75 cents. We walked to the Art Museum, and after some wrong turns, we found the museum, but they had no Carl Brenner there. Then we walked up to the M.I.K Library (which is NOT named for Martin... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Travel with a peanut allergy

Travel with a peanut allergy, Lexington

 lapb Says:  Here are some suggestions for kid-friendly Peanut Free Local Restaurants:Joe Bolognas 120 W. Maxwell Street Lexington, KY 40507, italian, good bread sticks, pizza, and other dishes. Local favorite Billy's Bar-B-Q, Inc 101 Cochran Road Lexington, KY 40502 pulled pork, ribs... 

Pedestrians stay alert

Pedestrians stay alert, Lexington

 lapb Says:  Lexington is a small town and crime in simply not an issue for visitors. But as many American small towns, most people drive even when they are only going a few blocks! If you choose to walk, be extra careful at crosswalks and intersections before you step out into the... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Scenic drive out Old Frankfort Pike

Scenic drive out Old Frankfort Pike, Lexington

 sabogg01 Says:  As you head towards the Headley-Whitney museum and beyond you will see a very scenic side of Lexington. Rolling hills, fences for miles, horses, and majestic barns. This is a relaxing way to spend some time on a Sunday afternoon. 

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