Lexington Guide
Food scene
Great beer, great pizza, and a great vibe! Walking distance from the house!
48 locals recommend
Mirror Twin Brewing
725 National AveGreat beer, great pizza, and a great vibe! Walking distance from the house!
Blue Door Smokehouse
819 Walton AveWalking distance and a local favorite!
El Cid
701 National AvenueFun restaurant with a rooftop and amazing (strong) margaritas!
One of our favorite spots. DV8's mission is as amazing as its food. All bread is made in-house in their bakery and all their food is FAST and delicious.
6 locals recommend
DV8 Kitchen - East End
594 E Third StOne of our favorite spots. DV8's mission is as amazing as its food. All bread is made in-house in their bakery and all their food is FAST and delicious.
A true Lexington staple. Our favorite restaurant in Lexington with all the Kentucky vibes. Amazing food, a huge variety, and lots of bourbons to try!
Their brunch is our absolute favorite and their bloody marys are to die for!
106 locals recommend
Carson's Food & Drink
362 E Main StA true Lexington staple. Our favorite restaurant in Lexington with all the Kentucky vibes. Amazing food, a huge variety, and lots of bourbons to try!
Their brunch is our absolute favorite and their bloody marys are to die for!
Magee's Bakery
726 E Main StA local favorite! Walking distance from the house!
Favorite Coffee Shops
Our FAVORITE coffee. If you are a coffee lover, this is the place!
Amazing coffee, and a great vibe in the shop for work, study, or hanging out with friends!
14 locals recommend
Manchester Coffee Co.
903 Manchester StOur FAVORITE coffee. If you are a coffee lover, this is the place!
Amazing coffee, and a great vibe in the shop for work, study, or hanging out with friends!
To do
Keeneland is a Lexington staple and every Lexitonians favorite time of year. A stunning race track in the beautiful setting of the Lexington horse farms. Races take place in October and April, visit their website for more information!
164 locals recommend
Keeneland
4201 Versailles RoadKeeneland is a Lexington staple and every Lexitonians favorite time of year. A stunning race track in the beautiful setting of the Lexington horse farms. Races take place in October and April, visit their website for more information!
A gorgeous distillery! They have a very interesting tour and tasting. Visit their website for more information - remember to book in advance!
166 locals recommend
Buffalo Trace Distillery
113 Great Buffalo TrceA gorgeous distillery! They have a very interesting tour and tasting. Visit their website for more information - remember to book in advance!
Many Kentuckian's favorite bourbon. A gorgeous distillery in the beautiful city of Versailles!
221 locals recommend
Woodford Reserve Distillery
7785 McCracken PikeMany Kentuckian's favorite bourbon. A gorgeous distillery in the beautiful city of Versailles!
Like nothing you've ever seen! An unreal castle in the middle of horse country. They have a fabulous restaurant and events!
60 locals recommend
The Kentucky Castle
230 Pisgah PikeLike nothing you've ever seen! An unreal castle in the middle of horse country. They have a fabulous restaurant and events!
Sightseeing
An amazing place to hike, mountain bike, and explore the outdoors! Absolutely breathtaking views and the natural bridge is a Kentucky must-see.
185 locals recommend
Red River Gorge
An amazing place to hike, mountain bike, and explore the outdoors! Absolutely breathtaking views and the natural bridge is a Kentucky must-see.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
The Saturday and Sunday Farmer's market downtown
During the summer and early fall, Lexington has an amazing farmers market downtown in the square with a bunch of local businesses and farmers!
Don't miss
The Bourbon Trail
The bourbon trail takes you through all the greatest distilleries! Visit their website for more information and to book the tour!
https://kybourbontrail.com/
Don't miss
Visit Horse Country
Take a tour of the most amazing horse farms!
These horses live better than we do. A true one of a kind experience to see Kentucky's most prized possessions, horses (:
https://visithorsecountry.com/