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The Best Things in the Lexington, KY Area 🐎
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items In the heart of horse country, in Lexington, KY there is so much to do, to see, and to eat! I grew up just outside of Lexington and it truly is the best place. If you’re planning to come let me show you where you need to go!!
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Things To Do
Places to Eat
This place is a classic in Lex! This restaurant is part of the Bluegrass Hospitality Group and they know a good meal. We always do birthday dinners here!
Malone's Lexington - BHG - Bluegrass Hospitality Group
This is located right downtown Lexington! This is definitely a higher scale restaurant with delicious food and a great atmosphere. They do have a bar area for more casual dining.
Tonys of Lexington | A Tony Ricci Steakhouse
This is definitely sports bar vibes and super casual but amazing food!! Also part of the Bluegrass Hospitality Group.
Drake's Lansdowne - Lexington, KY
Carson’s is a great restaurant to go to! It has that Kentucky feel with great food and drinks. You can dress up or dress down! They serve dinner and brunch on the weekends.
Best Lexington Restaurant | Carson's Food & Drink
This is a hole in the wall restaurant with the BEST breakfast!! Super casual and great service
Winchell's Restaurant and Bar - Family Style Restaurant in ...
This is more of a fine dining restaurant, but so great for special occasions.
Dudley's - Lexington
A fantastic Italian restaurant! Also more upscale but it’s a must try!!
Frank & Dino's
This is located about 20 minutes outside of Lexington in the town of Georgetown. This is a great casual joint where all the locals go. Great food and good atmosphere.
Galvins - Georgetown
Everyone loves pizza and beer!!
Lexington, KY | Great pizza and awesome craft beer - Get Some!
This is a quaint upscale restaurant in Georgetown, right outside of Lexington. They have an interesting menu and is a great place to visit!
Rodney's On Broadway
Things To Do
Keeneland is THE happening place during race season. They have a fall and spring meet every year. It’s a great place to go and experience the race track, drink a julep or bourbon, and be with good company!
Keeneland: Home
This is a great place to visit to see all things horse country! It’s also great for kids. They have tons of activities like horseback riding!
Kentucky Horse Park
The distillery district is a great place to go and hang out, eat good food, and drink good drinks! There are tons of restaurants and breweries in this area all within a walking distance!
Lexington Distillery District
Old Friends Farm is a final home for some of Kentucky’s retired racehorses. You get amazing history and of course get to see all the beautiful thoroughbreds and see why you’re in horse country.
Old Friend Equine: Home
Lexingtons newest shopping spot and it’s hot! There are a ton of shops like Lululemon, Kendra Scott, Ariat, Vineyard Vines, William and Sonoma, Free People, Anthropologie, plus many more! They also have some great food spots!
The Summit At Fritz Farm
If you like outdoors this is a great hiking, walking, viewing area located in Lexington.
Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
This is a great place to get out and enjoy the outdoors and take a great walk. You’ll also see some beautiful landscape and you’re right next to the University of Kentucky!
The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky
This is such a fun place to take your friends and family and play against each other in tons of games!!
Activate Lexington | An Active Gaming Experience
This place has so many things in one building! Bowling alley, arcade, movie theaters, sports games for the boys plus more!
Lexlive | Lexington, Ky - Movies, Showtimes, Concessions ...
This is for people of all ages! Bowling alley, arcade games, bumper cars, food, and miniature golf!
Malibu Jack's Indoor Family Fun Park in Lexington, KY
This is located right outside of Lexington! This has a play area for children, apple cannons, mega slide, and a store with baked goods, a cafe, slushies, and tons of canned foods and jams! In the fall they do apple and pumpkin picking!
Evans Orchard - Market & Cider Mill - Georgetown, KY
Lexington has a great farmers market with tons of vendors from summer to fall!
Lexington Farmers Market – Your Market