Attractions around Lexington
Explore 94 attractions, restaurants, shops around Lexington
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Keeneland
4201 Versailles Rd, Lexington, KY 40510-9648
Part thoroughbred race course, part sales company and considered one of America's most beautiful tracks, Keeneland is known for its well-designed and meticulous landscaping. The grounds consist of the paddock, a prep area where visitors can view horses up-close just before the race and a combination of dirt and turf race tracks.
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Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40511-8400
The only park of its kind in the world, the Kentucky Horse Park is a working horse farm, educational theme park and equine competition facility dedicated to man's relationship with the horse. Set on more than 1,200 acres in the heart of the Kentucky's famous Bluegrass region, the park is THE place to get close to horses! Featuring dozens of breeds of horse at work and at play, the park showcases the horse in daily equine presentations, horse drawn tours, horseback and pony rides, and an array of horse shows and special events throughout the year. The park's International Museum of the Horse, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is the world's largest equestrian museum. Offering both the experienced horseman and novice an opportunity to explore the many facets of humanity's relationship with the horse, the museum is dedicated to all breeds and disciplines of horse and covers some 50-million years of equine history. State-of-the-art technology complements rare artifacts and scholarly research to present a unique, educational, museum experience for all ages. The American Saddlebred Museum, the Showplace for Saddlebreds, celebrates Kentucky's first native breed of horse. The museum features interactive exhibits and a movie. With the park's own tourist activities and the numerous additional horse shows that take place in the equine competition facilities throughout the year, there can be a fair amount of walking involved, depending on visitor interest level. Comfortable shoes and clothing is recommended, appropriate for Kentucky's seasonal weather. Dogs and other pets are permitted on park grounds, as long as they are on a leash or in an approved carrier, although they may not be permitted in some buildings.
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James E. Pepper Distillery
1228 Manchester St Suite 100, Lexington, KY 40504-1129
Located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Join us for an intimate, educational and high caliber tour that includes the story of the historic Pepper Brand & Distillery, a tour of the working distillery and a tasting of our award-winning whiskeys. All tour guests receive a complimentary tasting glass and groups are limited in size for an optimal experience. Adults 21+ $20; Young Adult 14-20 $10; Veterans $10; Active Military Free Tour; restricted to age 14 and above. Please check in for your tour at least 10 minutes prior to the start time!
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Breakout Games - Lexington
306 N Ashland Ave, Lexington, KY 40502-1402
This isn’t your average outing or everyday experience—Breakout is for those who would rather solve mysteries than watch someone else have all the fun. With different rooms that follow unique story-lines, you and your friends will have 60 minutes to escape your adventure of choice by cracking codes, solving puzzles and following clues. Part problem solving, part adrenaline, end-to-end fun!
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Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.
401 Cross St, Lexington, KY 40508-2806
The first era of the Lexington Brewing Co. began in the 1890s and came to a halt during Prohibition, changing ownership several times in the decades that followed. By the time Pearse Lyons and his son, Mark, explored the brewery in 1999, it was a dilapidated shell of what it had once been. However, Pearse was a visionary and entrepreneur and saw only what it could be. Spurred by a passion for brewing and distilling that courses through the Lyons family lineage of Irish coopers, Pearse revived Lexington Brewing Co. and restored a craft beer tradition that dates back to the 1700s. Pearse continued to dream big as he set his sights on distilling — a natural progression given his background in fermentation, his family’s heritage and Kentucky’s bourbon tradition. Two copper pot stills that were commissioned from Scotland arrived at Lexington Brewing Co. in 2008. In 2012, Town Branch Distillery opened, first new distillery to be built in Lexington, Kentucky, in more than 100 yrs.
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Mary Todd Lincoln House
578 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40507-1642
Discover one of America's most fascinating first ladies during a visit to her girlhood home. The wife of President Abraham Lincoln grew up in this house. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln visited her family here. Today the home contains period furniture, portraits, and furnishings. The museum offers self-guided and guided tours. After your visit, guests are welcome to visit the Museum Store and the small garden. The property is located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Convenient walking distance to local hotels and restaurants. Free parking is located directly behind the house. Guests may park in the museum’s designated parking or in the neighboring lot behind Main Street Baptist Church. Metered parking also available on Main Street. Holiday schedule varies. Open seasonally March 15th - November 30th.
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Barrel House Distillery
1200 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40504-1129
Located in Lexington's historic distillery district, Barrel House Distillery is proud to distill award winning spirits including RockCastle Bourbon, Barrel House Select, Pure Blue Vodka, Oak Rum, Devil John Moonshine and more. Enjoy a Tour & Tasting, unique Gift Shop and local fare and craft cocktails from The Elkhorn Tavern recently opened on site!
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Malibu Jack's Lexington
2520 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503-3384
Indoor family fun center including: go karts, laser tag, 18-hole mini golf, 4-D motion theater, arcade, basketball shootout, and cafe. Visit today and have an amazing time at our locally owned and reasonably priced fun center.
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Ashland: The Henry Clay Estate
120 Sycamore Road, Lexington, KY 40502
The site of celebrated U.S. statesman Henry Clay's 19th-century estate, a National Historic Landmark and museum open to the public. Visitors can tour the 18-room mansion, outbuildings, 17-acre grounds and gardens. Tours include the Henry Clay Signature Tour, Traces: Slavery at Ashland, and Women's Voices. Ashland is one of the most treasured historic sites in Kentucky with over 200 years of national significance.
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Rupp Arena
432 West Vine St., Lexington, KY 40507
Sports and entertainment center seats 23,600 spectators and serves as home to the University of Kentucky Men's Basketball team.
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The Arboretum
500 Alumni Dr, Lexington, KY 40503-1607
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Mill Ridge Farm
2800 Bowman Mill Rd, Lexington, KY 40513-9715
Mill Ridge Farm is in the heart of the Bluegrass Region, minutes from the Bluegrass Airport and Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington, Kentucky. Mill Ridge is a full-service thoroughbred horse farm founded in 1962 by Mrs. Alice Headley Chandler. Mrs. Chandler inherited the farm from her father, Hal Price Headley, making her a 4th generation horsewoman. Now, two generations later, we continue to embrace the legacy left to us by our founder. We invite you to share in the history, experience a glimpse of the thoroughbred industry, and interact with our horses. Tours last approximately 75 to 90 minutes and are suitable for all ages. We can't wait to meet you!
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Lexington Cemetery
833 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40508-2094
Established in 1824, this is considered one of America's most beautifully landscaped cemeteries.
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West Sixth Brewing
501 W Sixth St, Lexington, KY 40508-1341
Located north of Main Street at the end of the popular Jefferson on West Sixth Street. Fresh, local beer made on site and served in a spacious taproom, beer garden, and patio.A great place to kick back, drink some great beer, meet with friends, watch the game, or just hang out.
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Bluegrass Distillers
501 W Sixth St #165 along Legacy Trail walking path, Lexington, KY 40508-1341
Bluegrass Distillers is a craft bourbon distillery Lexington, Kentucky. This beautiful and special place in the heart of the Kentucky bluegrass region is both the horse racing capital of the world as well as where the finest bourbon whiskey in the world is made and aged. Our recipes are formulated in house and each batch hand crafted with local and locally sourced Kentucky Proud ingredients.