Attractions in Lexington, Kentucky
Amusements
Downtown Arts Center (DAC) 859-225-0370
141 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507
The DAC is home to three organizations: LexArts, The Ann Tower Gallery, and the Actors Guild of Lexington. The first floor houses LexArts' box office, the black box... more info map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate 859-266-8581
120 Sycamore Road, Lexington, KY 40502
Henry and Lucretia Clay had a home at Ashland from around 1806 until 1852. At its largest, the estate covered up to 600 acres. Hemp, tobacco and grains were grown and... more info mapBenjamin Henry Latrobe's Pope Villa 859-253-0362
326 Grosvenor Avenue, Lexington, KY 40507
This historic home of the U.S. Senator was designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, the architect for the U.S. Capitol. It is one of the few remaining examples of his work. more info mapHunt-Morgan House
201 North Mill Street, Lexington, KYLocated on the Corner of Mill and Second Streets
The Federal style Hunt-Morgan House has many beautiful architectural features, including the Palladian window with fan and sidelights. There is a collection of early... more info mapLoudoun House 859-254-7024
209 Castlewood Drive, Lexington, KY 40507
Take a self-guided tour of the striking Loudoun House. Built in 1852, this incredible house is one of the five remaining A.J.Davis castellated Gothic villas. There are... more info mapMary Todd Lincoln House 859-233-9999
578 West Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507
Robert Todd moved his family, including the future wife of our 16th president, to this late-Georgian house in 1832. This is the first site in the U.S. dedicated to a... more info map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Boone Station State Historic Site 859-263-1073
240 Gentry Road, Lexington, KY 40502
Daniel Boone (1734-1820), known for his role in the exploring and settling of the Kentucky frontier decided that the settlement of Boonesborough had become far too... more info mapLexington Cemetery 859-255-5522
833 West Main Street, Lexington, KY 40508
This 1849 cemetery has a national reputation as an arboretum. Henry Clay, Gen. John Hunt Morgan, and Coach Adolph Rupp are among the people buried at this site. more info mapMcConnell Springs 859-225-4073
416 Rebmann Lane, Lexington, KYLocated Off Old Frankfort Pk Inside New Circle Rd
In June 1775, William McConnell and his fellow frontier explorers camped at a natural spring in the wilderness of the Virginia territory known as Kentucky. In honor of a... more info mapWaveland State Historic Site 859-272-3611
225 Waveland Museum Lane, Lexington, KY 40514
This beautiful Greek revival home was built in 1847 by Joseph Bryan, a grandnephew of Daniel Boone. Tours of Waveland focus on the Bryan family and life on a... more info map
Museums & Galleries
American Saddlebred Museum 859-259-2746
4083 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511
Located on the Grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park
The American Saddlebred Museum presents the traditions and heritage of the American Saddlebred Horse through the collection, preservation, and display of artifacts, fine... more info mapAnn Tower Gallery 859-425-1188
141 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507
The Ann Tower Gallery specializes in the exhibition and sale of contemporary fine art and folk art. more infoArt Museum at the University of Kentucky 859-257-5716
Rose Street and Euclid Avenue
The museum maintains a growing permanent collection of nearly 4,000 European and American paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs, and decorative arts.... more infoAviation Museum of Kentucky 859-231-1219
4316 Hangar Drive , Lexington, KY 40510
Located at Blue Grass Airport
The Aviation Museum has 12,000 square feet of display area, a fully equipped shop for aviation restoration projects, an office, a library/archive and a gift shop. The... more info mapExplorium of Lexington 859-258-3253
440 West Short Street , Lexington, KY 40507
Explorium offers adventures in fun and learning with nine discovery zones filled with interactive exhibits. Explorium is one of the oldest children's museums in the... more info mapHeadley-Whitney Museum 859-255-6653
4435 Old Frankfort Pike , Lexington, KY 40510
The Headley-Whitney Museum exhibits the decorative arts including furniture, metalwork, textiles and ceramics. The permanent collection includes jewelry and bibelots... more info mapInstitute 193
193 North Limestone Street, Lexington, KY 40507
With the mission to collaborate "with artists, musicians, and writers to produce exhibitions, publications, and projects that document the cultural landscape of the... more infoLexington History Museum 859-254-0530
215 West Main Street , Lexington, KY 40507
Exhibits here include the Athens of the West, In Black & White, The Keeneland Legacy, Antique Typewriters, Lincoln & His Wife's Hometown, and The Education of a Southern... more info mapWilliam S. Webb Museum of Anthropology 859-257-8208
Lafferty Hall - UK Main Campus
The William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology acquires and maintains anthropological collections, supports anthropological research, and disseminates anthropological... more info
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Arboretum, The - State Botanical Garden 859-257-6955
500 Alumni Drive , Lexington, KY 40503
Located Between Nicholasville Rd & Tates Creek
The Arboretum is one of the most spectacular gardens in the nation, boasting year-round color and plants. Everyone can enjoy year-round activities. The Arboretum was... more info mapKentucky Horse Park 859-233-4303
4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511
This park is a perfect way to learn about Kentucky's world of horses. The 1,032-acre park offers something for visitors of all ages and interests. Surrey rides, guided... more info mapWhitaker Bank Ballpark 859-422-7867
207 Legends Lane , Lexington, KY 40505
Home of the Lexington Legends, Whitaker Bank Ballpark is the perfect blend of a classic baseball stadium design and Kentucky inspired architecture. Visitors can enjoy... more info map
Tours & Cruises
Blue Grass Tours 859-252-5744
817 Enterprise Drive , Lexington, KY 40510
Blue Grass Tours provides tours of the Bluegrass Region for individuals, families or groups. In addition, they provide private guide services and tour planning for... more info mapHorse Farm Tours 859-268-2906
3429 Montavesta Road, Lexington, KY 40502
Horse Farm Tours gives guests a close-up look at the world's premier Thoroughbred horse farms. You can expect to visit horse farms, Historic Keeneland Race Course and... more info mapLexington Livery Carriage Company 859-259-0000
171 Saunier Avenue , Lexington, KY 40507
Carriage rides for engagements, proms, birthdays, special occasions, Christmas events, romantic evenings, stagecoach trips, and funerals. Accommodates up to four... more info mapThoroughbred Center, The 859-293-1853
3380 Paris Pike, Lexington, KY 40511
A thoroughbred training facility. On the 1.5 hour guided tour, you will visit the barns, meet a trainer, watch morning workouts at the track, and learn about auctions in... more info map
Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries
Country Boy Brewing 859-554-6200
436 Chair Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508
As mentioned in Southern Living, Country Boy Brewing's beers infused with such flavors as pumpkin, jalapeño, mango and coffee. more infoLexington Brewing Company 859-887-3406
401 Cross Street , Lexington, KY 40508
Tours and gift shop hours are Monday through Friday at 3 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m. Tours can also be arranged by appointment. Reservations are requested for groups of... more info mapTalon Winery & Vineyards 859-971-3214
7086 Tates Creek Road, Lexington, KY 40515
Located at Historic Fair View Farm
Talon Winery and Vineyards features a lush vineyard, inviting tasting room and gift shop located in the original 18th century farmhouse. Entertain a small group in the... more info mapWest Sixth Brewing 859-951-6006
501 West 6th Street, Suite 100, Lexington, KY 40508
Located in the Historic Northside Neighborhood
Housed in the former century-old Rainbo Bread Factory, West Sixth Brewing is open Monday through Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Fridays... more info
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