Guidebook for Lexington
Food Scene
Great spot downtown for drinks, appetizers, and delicious food. Live Jazz on Saturdays and Sundays for brunch. $$-$$$
106 locals recommend
Carson's Food & Drink
362 E Main StGreat spot downtown for drinks, appetizers, and delicious food. Live Jazz on Saturdays and Sundays for brunch. $$-$$$
One of the most darling spots Lexington has to offer. Covered in local art and constantly changing, stop here for an amazing atmosphere and great coffee.
41 locals recommend
Third Street Stuff
257 N LimestoneOne of the most darling spots Lexington has to offer. Covered in local art and constantly changing, stop here for an amazing atmosphere and great coffee.
A spot straight out of a magazine, this place is perfect to get some coffee and work. $
6 locals recommend
Daily Offerings Coffee Roastery
529 W Main StA spot straight out of a magazine, this place is perfect to get some coffee and work. $
Best donuts in Lexington, hands down. It's cash only and there is usually a line early in the morning.
27 locals recommend
Spalding's Bakery
760 Winchester RdBest donuts in Lexington, hands down. It's cash only and there is usually a line early in the morning.
Super budget friendly, hole in the wall Cajun spot. It's absolutely worth going here! $
47 locals recommend
Bourbon n' Toulouse
829 Euclid AveSuper budget friendly, hole in the wall Cajun spot. It's absolutely worth going here! $
Everyone should make a visit to Wallace Station to truly see the beauty of Lexington. Drive through the back country roads and see all of our horsefarms. Wallace Station has been featured on the food network! $-$$
66 locals recommend
Wallace Station Deli and Bakery
3854 Old Frankfort PikeEveryone should make a visit to Wallace Station to truly see the beauty of Lexington. Drive through the back country roads and see all of our horsefarms. Wallace Station has been featured on the food network! $-$$
Be sure to call ahead and make a reservation, this place is one of the best restaurants in Lexington. Their menu is constantly changing, their Bourbon selection is vast, and the atmosphere is warm and cozy. $$$
29 locals recommend
OBC Kitchen
3373 Tates Creek RdBe sure to call ahead and make a reservation, this place is one of the best restaurants in Lexington. Their menu is constantly changing, their Bourbon selection is vast, and the atmosphere is warm and cozy. $$$
Unique cocktails, amazing food, and right near downtown. Seafood, steaks, and fine cuisine. $$-$$$
34 locals recommend
The Blue Heron Steakhouse
185 Jefferson StreetUnique cocktails, amazing food, and right near downtown. Seafood, steaks, and fine cuisine. $$-$$$
An Italian restaurant that is perfect for all occasions. Our go to spot for dates! $$-$$$
16 locals recommend
Bella Notte
3715 Nicholasville RdAn Italian restaurant that is perfect for all occasions. Our go to spot for dates! $$-$$$
Amazing sushi spot downtown. Perfect to grab food before walking over to 21c Museum. $$
9 locals recommend
School Sushi
163 W Short StAmazing sushi spot downtown. Perfect to grab food before walking over to 21c Museum. $$
Drinks & Nightlife
Cocktail bar with countless custom made cocktails. Couches, curtains, wooden tables.. we love the atmosphere. Cocktails range from $11-$20
9 locals recommend
West Main Crafting Co
135 W Main StCocktail bar with countless custom made cocktails. Couches, curtains, wooden tables.. we love the atmosphere. Cocktails range from $11-$20
West Sixth Brewing
501 W 6th StThe first brewery to come to Lexington! Great for IPA fans.
Talon Winery & Vineyards
7086 Tates Creek RdOne of Lexington's great wineries.
Manchester street is a fun spot outside downtown with lots of venues and activities. Take a bourbon tour at Elk Creek, have a fine cocktail with some pizza at Goodfellas, or grab a local beer at Ethereal Brewery.
Manchester Street
Manchester StreetManchester street is a fun spot outside downtown with lots of venues and activities. Take a bourbon tour at Elk Creek, have a fine cocktail with some pizza at Goodfellas, or grab a local beer at Ethereal Brewery.
Arts & Culture
A fine arts museum in Downtown Lexington. Enjoy walking through the museum with a cocktail. Valet service available.
32 locals recommend
21c Museum Hotel Lexington
167 W Main StA fine arts museum in Downtown Lexington. Enjoy walking through the museum with a cocktail. Valet service available.
Lexington has an opera house! See if anything is playing while you are here.
65 locals recommend
Lexington Opera House
401 W Short StLexington has an opera house! See if anything is playing while you are here.
Parks & Nature
A beautiful park to wander through. Great photo opportunities.
86 locals recommend
Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate
120 Sycamore RdA beautiful park to wander through. Great photo opportunities.
Hiking trails just outside Lexington. Easy trails that lead to an overlook of a river.
107 locals recommend
Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
3885 Raven Run WyHiking trails just outside Lexington. Easy trails that lead to an overlook of a river.
Countless hiking and climbing spots. Grab Miguels Pizza on the way or after your hike!
185 locals recommend
Red River Gorge
Countless hiking and climbing spots. Grab Miguels Pizza on the way or after your hike!
Everything Else
Hiking trails just outside Lexington. Easy trails that lead to an overlook of a river.
107 locals recommend
Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
3885 Raven Run WyHiking trails just outside Lexington. Easy trails that lead to an overlook of a river.
Essentials
Kroger Marketplace
212 Kroger WayLarge grocery store with all your needs.