Guidebook for Lexington
Drinks & Nightlife
West Sixth Brewing
501 W 6th StBest Brewery in town - 5 minutes away!
Barcade, featuring many old arcade games and right down the street! Great atmosphere, great beer, great people.
30 locals recommend
Arcadium Bar
574 N LimestoneBarcade, featuring many old arcade games and right down the street! Great atmosphere, great beer, great people.
Lexington's most famous dive bar with live music nearly every night, also right down the street!
33 locals recommend
Al's Bar
601 N LimestoneLexington's most famous dive bar with live music nearly every night, also right down the street!
Food Scene
North Lime Coffee & Donuts
101 W Loudon AveBest Coffee & Donuts in town, a 5 minute walk away!
Great BBQ and Bluegrass Music, they generally have live music each night.
9 locals recommend
Willie's Locally Known
286 Southland DrGreat BBQ and Bluegrass Music, they generally have live music each night.
Maria's Kitchen & Bar
805 N BroadwayGreat Authentic Taqueria, get the barbacoa torta!
Local lunch, dinner and brunch. Quaint little space. Big supports of the NoLi.
21 locals recommend
Minton's
760 N LimestoneLocal lunch, dinner and brunch. Quaint little space. Big supports of the NoLi.
It's the best. Lovely little patio. Best smoked meats around. Killer salads
75 locals recommend
County Club Restaurant
555 Jefferson StIt's the best. Lovely little patio. Best smoked meats around. Killer salads
French inspired, one part beer garden, one part breakfast cafe, one part bakery, one part coffee shop, amazing lunch and dinner options, full bar.
19 locals recommend
National Provisions
710 National AveFrench inspired, one part beer garden, one part breakfast cafe, one part bakery, one part coffee shop, amazing lunch and dinner options, full bar.
Indi's Fast Food Restaurant
670 N BroadwayLate night Fried Chicken staple.
Seafood all grown locally and organically in covered hydroponic garden/
48 locals recommend
Smithtown Seafood
501 W 6th StSeafood all grown locally and organically in covered hydroponic garden/
A Cup Of Common Wealth
105 Eastern AveFriendliest coffee shop ever. Great coffee and coldbrew.
Stella's Kentucky Deli
143 Jefferson StWonderful breakfast, lunch, or dinner cafe.
The Village Idiot
307 W Short StGastro pub with lots of craft beer.
Charlie's Seafood & Carry-Out Restaurant
926 Winchester RdLegendary Fish Sandwiches.
Arts & Culture
The Lexington Art League curates great contemporary art, has working artist studios, and is in a beautiful gothic castle.
15 locals recommend
Lexington Art League
209 Castlewood DrThe Lexington Art League curates great contemporary art, has working artist studios, and is in a beautiful gothic castle.
Lyric Theatre
300 E Third StHost many events around Lexington.
Kentucky Theatre
214 E Main StA theatre opened in 1922 in the heart of downtown Lexington.
Entertainment & Activities
This park is less then 100 feet away from the back of the property. It has great programming including- tennis, swimming, table tennis, basketball and the Lexington Art League.
Castlewood Park
201 Castlewood DrThis park is less then 100 feet away from the back of the property. It has great programming including- tennis, swimming, table tennis, basketball and the Lexington Art League.
Shopping
Scout Antique & Modern
935 Liberty RdGreat spot to find unique furniture and art.
Everything Else
Fleet Street Hair Shoppe
501 N LimestoneHip hair salon.
Blue Grass Airport
4000 Terminal DrJust 9 miles from the GMM.
Sightseeing
Keeneland racetrack meets in the Spring and the Fall.
246 locals recommend
Keeneland Race Track station
Keeneland racetrack meets in the Spring and the Fall.