Traveling to Lexington
The closest Airport to Lexington is Bluegrass Airport (LEX). It is 6 miles west of downtown Lexington.
More direct flights are available to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) or Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF). Both airports are about a 1 hour drive from Lexington.
Rental cars are available from all 3 airports,
Where to Stay
TBD
Things to do
These are some of our favorite spots in and around Lexington!
Mirror Twin Brewing
725 National Ave, Lexington, KY 40502
https://mirrortwinbrewing.com
Local Craft Brewery with good vibes and good beer. There’s also a pizza joint inside (Rolling Oven) if you get hungry.
Wise Bird Cider Co.
1170 Manchester St #140, Lexington, KY 40508
https://www.wisebirdcider.com
Delicious and unique ciders in a really nice, unique little area of town. One of our favorites!
The Void Sake Co.
819 National Ave Suite 120, Lexington, KY 40502
https://www.thevoidsake.com/
Kentucky’s First Sake Brewery. They offer unique drinks with a Lovecraftian theme you definitely will not find anywhere else in the state.
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail
https://kybourbontrail.com/
You can’t talk about Kentucky without mentioning bourbon. 95% of the world’s bourbon comes from Kentucky! Explore some of the many bourbon distilleries throughout Kentucky. Some of Roger’s favorites are Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve, Maker’s Mark, and Lexington’s own James E. Pepper distillery.
The Burl
375 Thompson Rd, Lexington, KY 40508
https://theburlky.com/
Not just a bar, this place has awesome live music every week as well as arcade and pinball machines for a real vintage entertainment feel, it’s a great place to spend some time even if you don’t drink alcohol.
Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40511
https://www.kyhorsepark.com/
If there’s one thing bigger than bourbon in Kentucky, it’s horses, and this 1,032-acre attraction is the place to go to see them. Visit the International Museum of the Horse, take a horse-drawn tour of the grounds, and see equine presentations featuring many of the most popular horse breeds in the country.
The Arboretum – State Botanical Garden of Kentucky
500 Alumni Drive, Lexington, KY 40503
https://arboretum.ca.uky.edu/
100 acres of public garden with a variety of walking trails throughout, this is an amazing place to spend an afternoon and get some fresh air and exercise.
Red River Gorge
30 L&E Railroad Pl, Slade, KY 40376 (Slade Visitor Center)
https://www.redrivergorge.com
This natural treasure is about an hour away from Lexington, but it is well worth the trip with its stunning views and fascinating geologic features, including over 150 stone arches (including Natural Bridge above). It makes a great day trip for the adventurous!
The Pinnacles
2047 Big Hill Rd, Berea, KY 40403
https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/the-pinnacles/
Less than an hour south of Lexington in Berea, this is one of Pixel’s favorite hiking spots! There are several hikes here but our two favorite spots to hit are Indian Fort Lookout and the East Pinnacle.
The Kentucky Theatre
214 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507
https://www.kentuckytheatre.org
Charming Historic Cinema opened in 1922, it’s a blast from the past which plays current and classic movies, independent films as well as special features and concerts.
Places to Eat
There are so many great restaurants in Lexington that it was hard for us to narrow down a list of our favorite places. If you are only here for a few days and are looking for a great cross section of the culinary scene here, this list is a great place to start!
Archa Nine Thai Kitchen (Multiple locations)
Ramsey’s Diner (Multiple locations)