Sarah’s Local Guide
Food scene
Great atmosphere for any meal of the day! We highly recommend Carson's for weekend brunch and dinner. They typically have live music, call ahead to check and make a reservation!
106 locals recommend
Carson's Food & Drink
362 E Main StGreat atmosphere for any meal of the day! We highly recommend Carson's for weekend brunch and dinner. They typically have live music, call ahead to check and make a reservation!
Delicious donuts and breakfast/lunch items! You'll also find one of the best cinnamon rolls around. There is great local shopping in the area so grab a treat and explore the surrounding boutiques and shops!
46 locals recommend
Magee's Bakery
726 E Main StDelicious donuts and breakfast/lunch items! You'll also find one of the best cinnamon rolls around. There is great local shopping in the area so grab a treat and explore the surrounding boutiques and shops!
An incredible atmosphere that makes you feel like you could be on the coast! You would never know you're just off New Circle Road. Palmer's share's a building with Joseph-Beth Booksellers, a great place to browse (local gifts and adult books upstairs, children's area, gifts, and books downstairs). If you're traveling with kids, they will love feeding the swans and ducks as you wait for a table!
11 locals recommend
Palmers Fresh Grill
161 Lexington Green CircleAn incredible atmosphere that makes you feel like you could be on the coast! You would never know you're just off New Circle Road. Palmer's share's a building with Joseph-Beth Booksellers, a great place to browse (local gifts and adult books upstairs, children's area, gifts, and books downstairs). If you're traveling with kids, they will love feeding the swans and ducks as you wait for a table!
Great historical atmosphere with even better food! Merrick Inn is a longtime local favorite. Reservations encouraged.
47 locals recommend
Merrick Inn Restaurant
1074 Merrick DrGreat historical atmosphere with even better food! Merrick Inn is a longtime local favorite. Reservations encouraged.
Walk to Cru and enjoy a glass of wine while you shop the Summit or sit down and grab a delicious bite to eat. This restaurant shares a green space with Steel City Pops which makes it the perfect place to relax as a family with the kids or young at heart!
81 locals recommend
The Summit at Fritz Farm
120 Summit At Fritz FarmWalk to Cru and enjoy a glass of wine while you shop the Summit or sit down and grab a delicious bite to eat. This restaurant shares a green space with Steel City Pops which makes it the perfect place to relax as a family with the kids or young at heart!
A quaint local diner serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Great, local shopping in the area to enjoy as you walk off your meal.
39 locals recommend
Josie's Restaurant
1973 Lexington RdA quaint local diner serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Great, local shopping in the area to enjoy as you walk off your meal.
The Texan in me has to recommend Chuy's if you have a craving for some good "TexMex!" The queso is a must!
6 locals recommend
Chuy's
3841 Nicholasville Centre DrThe Texan in me has to recommend Chuy's if you have a craving for some good "TexMex!" The queso is a must!
Take a tour of the distillery next door at James E. Pepper Distillery before enjoying a delicious slice of pizza on the large patio. Don't skip dessert at local favorite, Crank and Boom Ice Cream just next door! A fun area that caters to a wide variety and in a very unique part of town.
80 locals recommend
Goodfellas Distillery
1228 Manchester StreetTake a tour of the distillery next door at James E. Pepper Distillery before enjoying a delicious slice of pizza on the large patio. Don't skip dessert at local favorite, Crank and Boom Ice Cream just next door! A fun area that caters to a wide variety and in a very unique part of town.
Sightseeing
26 acres of natural parklands and where the city of Lexington received its name! A wonderful place to spend a morning or afternoon exploring the outdoors.
43 locals recommend
McConnell Springs
416 Rebmann Ln26 acres of natural parklands and where the city of Lexington received its name! A wonderful place to spend a morning or afternoon exploring the outdoors.
Only 10 minutes from Tangley House and a must visit on your trip to Lexington!
164 locals recommend
Keeneland
4201 Versailles RoadOnly 10 minutes from Tangley House and a must visit on your trip to Lexington!
Tons of events happening year round. Check their website to see whats going on during your stay!
329 locals recommend
Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works PkwyTons of events happening year round. Check their website to see whats going on during your stay!
A quick 30 minute drive from Tangley House; the scenery and history cannot be beat! This is one of our favorite distilleries for many reasons. A must visit during your stay in Lexington!
221 locals recommend
Woodford Reserve Distillery
7785 McCracken PikeA quick 30 minute drive from Tangley House; the scenery and history cannot be beat! This is one of our favorite distilleries for many reasons. A must visit during your stay in Lexington!