Lexington Faves
Entertainment
Great nearly new venue for large concerts and, of course, home of Kentucky proud UK Basketball.
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Rupp Arena
430 W Vine StGreat nearly new venue for large concerts and, of course, home of Kentucky proud UK Basketball.
A block from your apartment and well worth the visit. IMAX movie options with every screen providing great sound and reclining heated/ac seating. Also have bowling lanes and a gaming arcade. Full bar service and great fish and fries among the food offerings. Lunch specials during week until 3pm.
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LexLive
301 S BroadwayA block from your apartment and well worth the visit. IMAX movie options with every screen providing great sound and reclining heated/ac seating. Also have bowling lanes and a gaming arcade. Full bar service and great fish and fries among the food offerings. Lunch specials during week until 3pm.
Folks, Lexington has some awesome vintage shops. This is the newest on the scene and they are already ruffling the feathers of the old vanguard. Go check them out.
Subject Matter
771 West Main StreetFolks, Lexington has some awesome vintage shops. This is the newest on the scene and they are already ruffling the feathers of the old vanguard. Go check them out.
Three years on the scene and this place continues to evolve. Great vintage rugs, art and furniture. Their clothing room is bonkers.
The Domestic
945 National AveThree years on the scene and this place continues to evolve. Great vintage rugs, art and furniture. Their clothing room is bonkers.
Speaks for itself…you’re in the heart of horse country….go, bet a little and have a blast at this beautiful Kentucky landmark.
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Keeneland
4201 Versailles RoadSpeaks for itself…you’re in the heart of horse country….go, bet a little and have a blast at this beautiful Kentucky landmark.
All bar, no glamour and certainly not your typical Lexington bar but the neighborhood spot for a good pour. Only a few blocks walk from the house. Typically strong beverages. 🙃
OleHookers Bait and Tackle
203 South LimestoneAll bar, no glamour and certainly not your typical Lexington bar but the neighborhood spot for a good pour. Only a few blocks walk from the house. Typically strong beverages. 🙃
A lovely place to see a local production or a national touring show. Acoustics are good and the theater too is beautiful. Comfy seats even if you’re a plump 6’3”.
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Lexington Opera House
401 W Short StA lovely place to see a local production or a national touring show. Acoustics are good and the theater too is beautiful. Comfy seats even if you’re a plump 6’3”.
Food scene
Every Tuesday and Thursday (in season) brings fresh veggies, flowers, baked goods, etc. The best part…it’s literally across the street. On Saturday mornings, the market is much bigger and moves downtown…only a few blocks away.
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Lexington Farmers Market
399 W Short StEvery Tuesday and Thursday (in season) brings fresh veggies, flowers, baked goods, etc. The best part…it’s literally across the street. On Saturday mornings, the market is much bigger and moves downtown…only a few blocks away.
Great neighborhood coffee and sweets. Also a campus location that’s even closer. These folks are pretty awesome.
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A Cup Of Common Wealth
105 Eastern AveGreat neighborhood coffee and sweets. Also a campus location that’s even closer. These folks are pretty awesome.
Ginger Wasabi Sushi + Grill
103 West Maxwell StreetSuper clean and super tasty with a full bar. One of our walkable faves.
I mean a lot of folks rave about the food BUT we recommend it for dessert and drinks in the piano bar and honesty the mini-Las Vegas decor.
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Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Lexington
101 W Vine StI mean a lot of folks rave about the food BUT we recommend it for dessert and drinks in the piano bar and honesty the mini-Las Vegas decor.
This place. A crisp spring or fall night by the fire on the patio with an in-house over-the-top charcuterie and a bottle of inexpensive but delicious Cava bubbles…you found our happy spot. We also snuggle up inside when weather doesn’t permit BUT our order never changes. ❣️
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Harvey's Bar & Hugo's Ultralounge
200 W Main StThis place. A crisp spring or fall night by the fire on the patio with an in-house over-the-top charcuterie and a bottle of inexpensive but delicious Cava bubbles…you found our happy spot. We also snuggle up inside when weather doesn’t permit BUT our order never changes. ❣️
If you’re fortunate to catch Lexington on a fair weather day, request a roof top table and enjoy the cuisine at this hometown institution. The proprietor is nearly always there making sure your service and food are impeccable. Dining indoors in the main dining room is an eclectic visual treat if weather doesn’t permit al fresco.
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Dudley's On Short
259 W Short StIf you’re fortunate to catch Lexington on a fair weather day, request a roof top table and enjoy the cuisine at this hometown institution. The proprietor is nearly always there making sure your service and food are impeccable. Dining indoors in the main dining room is an eclectic visual treat if weather doesn’t permit al fresco.
Go for the beignet bag and stay for breakfast. Kentucky proud ingredients give a farm fresh quality. Always, order the beignet and dive into the sugary goodness. It’s not Cafe du Monde BUT it’s pretty darn close.
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doodles breakfast and lunch
262 N LimestoneGo for the beignet bag and stay for breakfast. Kentucky proud ingredients give a farm fresh quality. Always, order the beignet and dive into the sugary goodness. It’s not Cafe du Monde BUT it’s pretty darn close.
A great place for a local meal and some unique shopping They have breakfast and lunch options and are typically hopping on Thursday - Sunday
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Greyline Station & Market
101 W Loudon AveA great place for a local meal and some unique shopping They have breakfast and lunch options and are typically hopping on Thursday - Sunday
Great street tacos and a straightforward menu along with a clean environment, keep us coming back. And only 3 blocks away. 😉
EL CID
304 South LimestoneGreat street tacos and a straightforward menu along with a clean environment, keep us coming back. And only 3 blocks away. 😉
Straight up “Tex-Mex” and the frozen margaritas are always in season. We love the patio or porch on warmer nights. Try their chicken soup…it’s a meal and delicious.
Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant
122 W Maxwell StStraight up “Tex-Mex” and the frozen margaritas are always in season. We love the patio or porch on warmer nights. Try their chicken soup…it’s a meal and delicious.
Our go-to Italian for date nights. Can be fancy or casual; nevertheless, it always delicious.
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ItalX
160 West Main StreetOur go-to Italian for date nights. Can be fancy or casual; nevertheless, it always delicious.
Sightseeing
A McMurtry mansion surrounded by a neighborhood in Renaissance. The art shows here are often quirky but always delightful and, most often, local. If a show is hung, you oughta visit.
The Loudoun House
209 Castlewood DrA McMurtry mansion surrounded by a neighborhood in Renaissance. The art shows here are often quirky but always delightful and, most often, local. If a show is hung, you oughta visit.
Hidden inside a multi-purpose building behind several heavy institutional doors is a wonderfully curated collection of ART. If you love art and have a free afternoon, it’s five blocks away and well worth your efforts. Check out hours before going and walk or Uber to avoid the parking nightmare of Campus Life. Incidentally, the halls of the University’s hospital are filled with great local Kentucky folk art. I’d say they have one of the biggest collections these days.
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University of Kentucky Art Museum
405 Rose StHidden inside a multi-purpose building behind several heavy institutional doors is a wonderfully curated collection of ART. If you love art and have a free afternoon, it’s five blocks away and well worth your efforts. Check out hours before going and walk or Uber to avoid the parking nightmare of Campus Life. Incidentally, the halls of the University’s hospital are filled with great local Kentucky folk art. I’d say they have one of the biggest collections these days.
Wonder where Kentucky Derby winners go to retire. Look no further than neighboring Georgetown, Kentucky. It's a quick and lovely road trip (about 20 mins) to visit up close with over 200 thoroughbred horses. Definitely a Kentucky experience.
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Old Friends Farm
1841 Paynes Depot RdWonder where Kentucky Derby winners go to retire. Look no further than neighboring Georgetown, Kentucky. It's a quick and lovely road trip (about 20 mins) to visit up close with over 200 thoroughbred horses. Definitely a Kentucky experience.
Wanna see your next Camry on the production line? OK, take your pic of Toyota vehicle....on any given day, they're probably being built at this enormous Toyota Plant in Georgetown, KY (about 30 mins by car). Tours are huge fun and informative. Call beforehand to learn about scheduling and ticketing.
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Toyota TMMK
1001 Cherry Blossom WayWanna see your next Camry on the production line? OK, take your pic of Toyota vehicle....on any given day, they're probably being built at this enormous Toyota Plant in Georgetown, KY (about 30 mins by car). Tours are huge fun and informative. Call beforehand to learn about scheduling and ticketing.
So much to appreciate about Berea College. This private College located approx 30-40 mins by car away from Lexington is worth the trip. The College offers a unique student work program which pays for their College tuition. While being tuition free, it is academically and culturally one of the best Colleges in the US....often referred to as the poor man's Harvard. College Campus tours are offered frequently; additionally, Historic Boone Tavern (on the College square) offers southern hospitality and cuisine and there are wonderful opportunities to see student craft industries that are sought after worldwide. The College also owns and maintains some of the best hiking trails available in the area. Our personal "go-to" day hike is the East or West Pinnacle trails...but there are many other opportunities to climb high at Berea. An excellent day trip.
Berea College Student Craft
100 Student Crafts CourtSo much to appreciate about Berea College. This private College located approx 30-40 mins by car away from Lexington is worth the trip. The College offers a unique student work program which pays for their College tuition. While being tuition free, it is academically and culturally one of the best Colleges in the US....often referred to as the poor man's Harvard. College Campus tours are offered frequently; additionally, Historic Boone Tavern (on the College square) offers southern hospitality and cuisine and there are wonderful opportunities to see student craft industries that are sought after worldwide. The College also owns and maintains some of the best hiking trails available in the area. Our personal "go-to" day hike is the East or West Pinnacle trails...but there are many other opportunities to climb high at Berea. An excellent day trip.