ATTRACTIONS
Amusements
Downtown Arts Center (DAC)
141 East Main Street • Lexington, KY 40507
859-225-0370
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 theater, Alfalfa's Restaurant and the lower level of the Ann Tower Gallery. The second floor includes the City Gallery, rehearsal room and DAC administrative offices. mapGattiTown
2524 Nicholasville Road • Lexington, KY 40503
859-277-2323
GattiTown is a 30,000 square foot family entertainment center with over 150 video/redemption games, bumper cars and movies. The marketplace buffet includes all you care to eat pizza, pasta, breadsticks, salad bar, dessert and drinks. more... map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate
120 Sycamore Road • Lexington, KY 40502
859-266-8581
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 livestock was raised. It is a registered National Historic Landmark. It is closed on Mondays. more... mapBenjamin Henry Latrobe's Pope Villa (circa 1811)
326 Grosvenor Avenue • Lexington, KY 40507
859-253-0362
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... mapHunt-Morgan House (circa 1814)
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 Kentucky furniture, 19th century paintings, and articles of the period. The Alexander T. Hunt Civil War Museum features an extensive collection of Civil War relics and memorabilia. The House is open for guided tours Wednesday through Sunday from mid-April through mid-December. mapLoudoun House
209 Castlewood Drive • Lexington, KY 40507
859-254-7024
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 studio tours and rotating exhibits. more... mapMary Todd Lincoln House
578 West Main Street • Lexington, KY 40507
859-233-9999
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 First Lady. more... map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Boone Station State Historic Site
240 Gentry Road • Lexington, KY 40502
859-263-1073
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 crowded. In December 1779, Boone and his family established Boone's Station. more... mapLexington Cemetery
833 West Main Street • Lexington, KY 40508
859-255-5522
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. mapMcConnell Springs
416 Rebmann Lane • Lexington, KYLocated Off Old Frankfort Pk Inside New Circle Rd
859-225-4073
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 battle in Lexington, MA, the group named their future settlement "Lexington." This is a National Registered Historic Site. more... mapWaveland State Historic Site (circa 1847)
225 Waveland Museum Lane • Lexington, KY 40514
859-272-3611
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 19th-century Kentucky plantation. more... map
Museums & Galleries
American Saddlebred Museum
4083 Iron Works Parkway • Lexington, KY 40511
Located on the Grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park
859-259-2746 , 800-829-4438
The American Saddlebred Museum presents the traditions and heritage of the American Saddlebred Horse through the collection, preservation, and display of artifacts, fine art, photography and the written word. more... mapArt Museum at the University of Kentucky
Rose Street and Euclid Avenue
859-257-5716
The museum maintains a growing permanent collection of nearly 4,000 European and American paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs, and decorative arts. There are also holdings in art of the Americas, Africa and Asia. more...Aviation Museum of Kentucky
4316 Hangar Drive • Lexington, KY 40510
Located at Blue Grass Airport
859-231-1219
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 Museum includes not only older restored aircraft and memorabilia, but also air-worthy, flyable aircraft for the public to enjoy. more... mapExplorium of Lexington
440 West Short Street • Lexington, KY 40507
859-258-3253
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 United States. more... mapHeadley-Whitney Museum
4435 Old Frankfort Pike • Lexington, KY 40510
859-255-6653
The Headley-Whitney Museum exhibits the decorative arts including furniture, metalwork, textiles and ceramics. The permanent collection includes jewelry and bibelots designed by Headley, his jewelry specifications, 18th and 19th century Chinese textiles, and Chinese ceramics which range in date from the Neolithic, Tang, Song, Ming and Qing periods. more... mapLexington History Museum
215 West Main Street • Lexington, KY 40507
859-254-0530
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 Gentleman - Jefferson Davis. Join them for other special exhibits and programs. more... mapWilliam S. Webb Museum of Anthropology
Lafferty Hall - UK Main Campus
859-257-8208
The William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology acquires and maintains anthropological collections, supports anthropological research, and disseminates anthropological knowledge. The Museum hopes to contribute to the understanding of past and present cultures, especially those of prehistoric Kentucky. more...
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Applebee's Park
207 Legends Lane • Lexington, KY 40505
859-422-7867
Home of the Lexington Legends, Applebee's Park is the perfect blend of a classic baseball stadium design and Kentucky inspired architecture. Visitors can enjoy the Maker's Mark Club, Pepsi Party Deck, and the Budweiser Stables. Applebee's Park has two primary concession stands and a secondary "sweet shop" on the third base side. mapArboretum, The - State Botanical Garden
500 Alumni Drive • Lexington, KY 40503
Located Between Nicholasville Rd & Tates Creek
859-257-6955
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 created in 1991 as a joint effort between the University of Kentucky and the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. more... mapKentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works Parkway • Lexington, KY 40511
859-233-4303 , 800-678-8813
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 trail rides, and pony rides are available. The park also has a year-round, 260-site campground, a restaurant, and a great gift shop. more... map
Tours & Cruises
Blue Grass Tours
817 Enterprise Drive • Lexington, KY 40510
859-252-5744
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 conventions, incoming groups, and complete tour planning and transportation for groups interested in travel throughout the USA and Canada. Their Charter division operates a fleet of modern motorcoaches and can provide a full range of vehicles for everything from local convention shuttling to a cross-country adventure. more... mapHorse Farm Tours
3429 Montavesta Road • Lexington, KY 40502
859-268-2906
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 other attractions in the area. They offer a glimpse into the daily procedures of working farms. You will have an opportunity to walk through the ultra modern barns. Tours are at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., seven days a week. more... mapLexington Livery Carriage Company
171 Saunier Avenue • Lexington, KY 40507
859-259-0000
Carriage rides for engagements, proms, birthdays, special occasions, Christmas events, romantic evenings, stagecoach trips, and funerals. Accommodates up to four passengers. They do offer evening tours. more... mapThoroughbred Center, The
3380 Paris Pike • Lexington, KY 40511
859-293-1853
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 the sales pavilion. more... mapWoodford Reserve Distillery
7855 McCracken Pike • Versailles, KY 40383
Located 14 Miles from Lexington
859-879-1812
Three different tour options are available to visitors. You can take the "Woodford Reserve Bourbon Discovery Tour," "Woodford Reserve Distillery: A National Landmark Tour," or the "Woodford Reserve Corn to Cork Tour." These tours occur on different days and at varying times. Please call for information. more... map
Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries
Lexington Brewing Company
401 Cross Street • Lexington, KY 40508
859-887-3406
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 15 or more. more... mapTalon Winery & Vineyards
7086 Tates Creek Road • Lexington, KY 40515
Located at Historic Fair View Farm
859-971-3214
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 private tasting room or create your own event at the open-air pavilion with fully equipped kitchen. more... map
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