Things To Do

European Delights Bakery

Great bakery

Mi Pequena Hacienda

Good restaurant near Talon Winery, on delivery apps.

Marcus Brannon Crossing Cinema

Dinner and a movie all in one place

Martine's Pastries

Great bakery

Chocolate Holler

Located inside Greyline Station. They have fairtrade chocolate and delicious drinks. Greyline Station is an old Greyhound Station with rotating businesses.

Chaotic Good: Coffee, Comics and Games

Kentucky Native Café

Rotating menu daily via their chalkboard

Que Taco (Lex)

Great taco truck, on delivery apps.

Taste of Thai

Downtown Lexington, on delivery apps.

girlsgirlsgirls Burritos

On UK campus, on delivery apps. Alma Mata of The Bride.

Big Kahuna Hawaiian BBQ-Clays Mill Rd

Chicken and Fish, on delivery apps.

Pasta Garage Italian Cafe

More casual order from a window place, on delivery apps.

DV8 Kitchen - Broadway

Breakfast to Brunch, on delivery apps. Great business model as well too.

Bourbon n' Toulouse

Favorite of The Bride & Groom, on delivery apps.

Blue Door Smokehouse

Very good on the other side of Lexington.

PieTana

Very small Mom & Pop place.

Thursday Night Live

Central Bank Thursday Night Live in Downtown Lexington Thursday Night Live takes place every Thursday at Fifth Third Bank Pavilion in Tandy Park from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Beverages, food, art, and of course, great music by live bands!

Lexington Farmers' Market

Downtown (251 W Main St) Saturdays 8AM-2PM Southland Drive Sundays 10AM-2PM

The Living Arts & Science Center

LASC combines science, art, education, and community service for children and adults. Exhibits and special events are ongoing. Explore the night sky and the wonders of space with LASC’s Farish Planetarium.

Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center

Originally opened in 1948, the Lyric Theatre was a thriving cultural centerpiece for Lexington's African American families hosting movies, fashion shows and big name acts like Count Basie and Ray Charles. Renovated and expanded, the facility hosts a robust schedule of performances, films and exhibits in its theater, museum, gallery and multi-purpose room.

Deer Run Stable

Central Kentucky’s premier destination for hands-on equine horsemanship and scenic trail rides. Located 7 miles south of Lexington at exit 97 off I-75, Deer Run's 100 acres are nestled right in the heart of Daniel Boone Country, with 7 miles of trails and 2 outdoor riding arenas, as well as a 12,000 square foot indoor facility.

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

The largest restored Shaker community, with 3,000 acres of farmland and 34 restored 19th-century buildings. Shaker Village hosts a wide variety of hands-on classes, music performances and special events and has 33 miles of trails for hiking and horseback riding. Dining is available. Kentucky River excursions aboard the paddle wheeler Dixie Belle are given from April through October.

Woodford Reserve Distillery

Woodford Reserve is the only facility in the state making bourbon using the original Scottish 'pot still' method. This historic distillery has been restored with visitors in mind, and offers exhibits on the history and heritage of bourbon, tours of the facility, lunch on the porch from a Ouita Michel restaurant and a gift shop featuring Kentucky crafts and other premium gift items.

Buffalo Trace Distillery

One of America's oldest continuously operating distilleries, even staying open during Prohibition. Located right on the Kentucky River, Buffalo Trace's campus is a sprawling brick distillery with a beautiful, scenic background.