Traveling to Lexington
The closest Airport to Lexington is Bluegrass Airport (LEX). It is 6 miles west of downtown Lexington. It features the shortest walk in the country from the check in counters to the gates! Delta, United, and American offer flights to their hubs, and Allegiant offers direct flights to several popular vacation destinations.
More direct flight options are available at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF). Both airports are about a 1 hour drive from Lexington and offer flights from Air Canada, Alaska, Breeze, British Airways, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit, and Sun Country in addition to the carriers operating to LEX.
Rental cars are available from all 3 airports,
Where to Stay
We have arranged for two room blocks for our wedding guests.
The Hilton Lexington/Downtown is 1.2 miles away in the heart of Downtown Lexington. A special group rate will apply for Friday and Saturday nights.
Book at Hilton or call (859) 231-9000.
The SpringHill Suites Lexington Near the University of Kentucky is right next door to the Round Barn, just a few steps away. A special group rate will apply for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Book at Marriott or call (859) 225-1500.
Places to Go
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 park 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, seen here). 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 trails 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.
Where to Drink
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/
Did you know that 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 an arcade with classic games 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.
Where 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 food scene here, this list is a great place to start!
Archa Nine Thai Kitchen (Multiple locations)
Big Kahuna Hawaiian BBQ (Multiple locations)
Bourbon & Toulouse (Multiple locations)
Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream (Multiple locations)
Ramsey’s Diner (Multiple locations)