Things To Do
Horse Farm Tours
Lexington is the Horse Capital of the World for good reason. You’ll find 450 picture-perfect horse farms, many of which welcome guests year-round for guided experiences.
Distillery Tours
Kentucky is known for its bourbon, and the "warm Kentucky hug" you feel in your chest at the first sip is the perfect welcome to the Bluegrass State. Here are some of our favorite recommendations: • Woodford Reserve: beautiful stone buildings among rolling hills (~35 minutes from downtown) • Castle & Key: like an enchanted garden, it's also great for gin-lovers (~35 minutes from downtown) • Buffalo Trace: industrial and iconic (~40 minutes from downtown) • Alltech Lexington Brewing: modern and good for beer-lovers (~5 minutes from downtown)
Explore Downtown Lexington
Since 1782, Lexington has been home to world-changing events and extraordinary residents. You can dive into that history with several tours and experiences around downtown Lexington. This is also a good time to explore the University of Kentucky's campus and Rupp Arena located downtown next to Triangle Park.
DV8 Kitchen - East End
If you want to get a taste of what the Perez's life is like, look no further than DV8 Kitchen! They opened the bakery in 2018, serving all-day breakfast, fresh baked goods (our suggestion: try the cinnamon roll), salads, and sandwiches. The restaurant closes mid-afternoon.
Carson's Food & Drink - On Main
Located downtown, Carson's has an expansive menu with options for everyone - you can't go wrong!
The Local Taco Lexington
A college hotspot, The Local Taco is situated in downtown Lexington. It's packed with college students when the University of Kentucky is in session, and is a great fast casual option.
Malone's Lansdowne
If you're looking for a nice lunch or dinner, check out Malone's. From steaks to salads to sushi, this is a Lexington classic.
Kentucky Native Café
Native Café is housed in a beautiful greenhouse as part of Michler's Florist in downtown Lexington. You can find drinks and small bites among beautiful blooms.
Graeter's Ice Cream
While it started in Ohio, this ice cream company is known around Kentucky for its huge chocolate chips and creamy ice cream. Their classic flavor is Black Raspberry Chip - don't knock it 'til you try it!
Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream (Manchester)
Located in the Distillery District near downtown, Crank & Book is locally-owned and known for its inventive flavors and boozy milkshakes.