Guidebook for Lexington
Food Scene
Resturants within walking distance, plus those worthy of driving.
Aptly named...they have great bagels, and wonderful, fresh squeezed orange juice. Bagels made fresh daily.
23 moradores locais recomendam
Great Bagel & Bakery
396 Woodland Ave Aptly named...they have great bagels, and wonderful, fresh squeezed orange juice. Bagels made fresh daily.
This little gem of a coffee shop is my favorite eateries in close proximity to the Airbnb. They serve coffee, shakes, sandwiches, soups, desserts and more. The outdoor seating is wonderful during warm weather. Their shop takes art on consignment from local artists. They participate in Gallery Hops several times a year. Owners Tim and Ellie are the absolute best..and food is more than reasonably priced. Located just a couple of blocks away.
9 moradores locais recomendam
High on Art & Coffee
523 E High StThis little gem of a coffee shop is my favorite eateries in close proximity to the Airbnb. They serve coffee, shakes, sandwiches, soups, desserts and more. The outdoor seating is wonderful during warm weather. Their shop takes art on consignment from local artists. They participate in Gallery Hops several times a year. Owners Tim and Ellie are the absolute best..and food is more than reasonably priced. Located just a couple of blocks away.
Stella's is more than a deli. They serve food made from locally sourced ingredients, as much as possible. I love their ASH free hamburgers, and super wonderful breakfast/brunch on the weekends. It is a quiet spot, where one can talk, without having to raise your voice to be heard. They have limited seating on the patio during warm weather. Check their website for specific hours.
76 moradores locais recomendam
Stella's Kentucky Deli
143 Jefferson StStella's is more than a deli. They serve food made from locally sourced ingredients, as much as possible. I love their ASH free hamburgers, and super wonderful breakfast/brunch on the weekends. It is a quiet spot, where one can talk, without having to raise your voice to be heard. They have limited seating on the patio during warm weather. Check their website for specific hours.
Native Cafe is a cafe and beer garden and just a short walk through their parking lot, across High Street from the Airbnb. It is a must spot to visit when visiting Lexington. The open air dining area is nestled on the grounds of Michler's Florist and Greenhouse, a family owned business crossing generations. Guests dine in an incredibly beautiful greenhouse setting during the winter months The green and warmth of the greenhouse setting speaks to me. Enjoy craft beer, and light food. A leisurely walk through the greenhouses, adds flavor to the already rich experience of visiting Native Cafe. They typically have live music on Sunday afternoons. The cafe is closed on Monday's but they currently feature poetry. readings on Monday nights. The back entrance to the cafe is literally through the gate, at the back of the parking lot across High Street from the Airbnb.
36 moradores locais recomendam
Kentucky Native Café
417 E Maxwell StNative Cafe is a cafe and beer garden and just a short walk through their parking lot, across High Street from the Airbnb. It is a must spot to visit when visiting Lexington. The open air dining area is nestled on the grounds of Michler's Florist and Greenhouse, a family owned business crossing generations. Guests dine in an incredibly beautiful greenhouse setting during the winter months The green and warmth of the greenhouse setting speaks to me. Enjoy craft beer, and light food. A leisurely walk through the greenhouses, adds flavor to the already rich experience of visiting Native Cafe. They typically have live music on Sunday afternoons. The cafe is closed on Monday's but they currently feature poetry. readings on Monday nights. The back entrance to the cafe is literally through the gate, at the back of the parking lot across High Street from the Airbnb.
Chef John owns this Farm-To-Table casual eatery. Full bar, patio dining, weather permitting. A taste treat, a little more costly than some, but worth the extra. 15-20 minute walk, 5 minute drive.
8 moradores locais recomendam
The Sage Rabbit
438 S Ashland AveChef John owns this Farm-To-Table casual eatery. Full bar, patio dining, weather permitting. A taste treat, a little more costly than some, but worth the extra. 15-20 minute walk, 5 minute drive.
French pot ice cream, sundaes, shakes and candies. My favorite place in Lexington for ice cream. Graeter's roots started in Cincinnati, Ohio as a family owned business. Well worth checking out, if you love ice cream. The photo listed here is the Graeter's location in Hamburg. They have a location in Chevy Chase that is a 15-20 minute wake...a 5 minute drive.
14 moradores locais recomendam
Graeter's Ice Cream
1925 Justice DrFrench pot ice cream, sundaes, shakes and candies. My favorite place in Lexington for ice cream. Graeter's roots started in Cincinnati, Ohio as a family owned business. Well worth checking out, if you love ice cream. The photo listed here is the Graeter's location in Hamburg. They have a location in Chevy Chase that is a 15-20 minute wake...a 5 minute drive.
Charlie Brown's is a funky bar that serves mixed drinks, beer, inexpensive sandwiches, desserts, veggie burgers, and really good french fries, when they are hot. It's not well lit, has floor to ceiling book shelves full of old books and several couch options for seating, in addition to table and bar stools. Rumor is, a $100 bill is hidden in one of those books. 15-20 minute walk, 5 minute drive.
21 moradores locais recomendam
Charlie Brown's Restaurant
816 Euclid AveCharlie Brown's is a funky bar that serves mixed drinks, beer, inexpensive sandwiches, desserts, veggie burgers, and really good french fries, when they are hot. It's not well lit, has floor to ceiling book shelves full of old books and several couch options for seating, in addition to table and bar stools. Rumor is, a $100 bill is hidden in one of those books. 15-20 minute walk, 5 minute drive.
Perfect family-friendly spot. Breakfast is served all day. Awesome meat or veggie omelets, and a quiche of the day. NIce lunch and dinner menu too.
39 moradores locais recomendam
Josie's Restaurant
1973 Lexington RdPerfect family-friendly spot. Breakfast is served all day. Awesome meat or veggie omelets, and a quiche of the day. NIce lunch and dinner menu too.
Rustic, yet refined, a little more expensive, prohibition cocktails, wines and craft beers, plus wide variety food menu. Reservations are recommended. Easy walking distance from the Airbnb. Ample parking....until construction starts on lot next door.
106 moradores locais recomendam
Carson's Food & Drink
362 E Main StRustic, yet refined, a little more expensive, prohibition cocktails, wines and craft beers, plus wide variety food menu. Reservations are recommended. Easy walking distance from the Airbnb. Ample parking....until construction starts on lot next door.
Reservations recommended. Restored historic space, with southern charm and hospitality for a dining experience. Handcrafted cocktails, bourbons, and wine.
64 moradores locais recomendam
Coles 735 Main
735 E Main StReservations recommended. Restored historic space, with southern charm and hospitality for a dining experience. Handcrafted cocktails, bourbons, and wine.
Tony's of Lexington
401 W Main StPricey and a good place in Lexington for a steak!
Near campus, quick service, place order, food brought to you. My kids tell me it the BEST.
30 moradores locais recomendam
The Local Taco
315 S LimestoneNear campus, quick service, place order, food brought to you. My kids tell me it the BEST.
Affordable Italian food. Family spot, with lots of kids. Walking distance.
10 moradores locais recomendam
Puccini's Smiling Teeth Pizza & Pasta
833 Chevy Chase PlAffordable Italian food. Family spot, with lots of kids. Walking distance.
Tomo
848 E High StSushi, Japanese cuisine...a bit pricey, but great food. Walking distance.
Great burger, wonderful seafood, talapia and greens grown in the adjoining tanks of Food Chain . Smithtown is located in the old Rainbow Baking Company building, along with West Sixth Brewing.
Order at the register in Smithtown, take a seat in West Sixth Brewery and a server will bring your food.
West Sixth is known for their craft beer, both located in an exciting developing area of Lexington.
Food Chain is located in the Bread Box complex as well. Check out their website to learn about greens, and tilapia grown hydroponically, and the service they provide of teaching about food to inner city kids.
48 moradores locais recomendam
Smithtown Seafood
501 W 6th StGreat burger, wonderful seafood, talapia and greens grown in the adjoining tanks of Food Chain . Smithtown is located in the old Rainbow Baking Company building, along with West Sixth Brewing.
Order at the register in Smithtown, take a seat in West Sixth Brewery and a server will bring your food.
West Sixth is known for their craft beer, both located in an exciting developing area of Lexington.
Food Chain is located in the Bread Box complex as well. Check out their website to learn about greens, and tilapia grown hydroponically, and the service they provide of teaching about food to inner city kids.
A must, if you are new to Lexington. A family owned bakery since 1929. The original bakery was on North Limestone and Sixth street. They moved to the new location on Winchester Road, simulating the structure of the old building.
The hand formed, yeast doughnut melts in your mouth, especially when they are warm. Hours 6:30 to noonish, sooner if they run out of goodies...closed Monday and Tuesday.
They offer cakes, filled and iced doughnuts..but my favorite by far is the yeast doughnuts.
Be prepared to stand in line. I urge you to strike up conversation with others as you wait.
The diversity is awesome...some customers dressed in PJ's, some in suits, and everything in between. I love hearing stories from fellow patrons.
27 moradores locais recomendam
Spalding's Bakery
760 Winchester RdA must, if you are new to Lexington. A family owned bakery since 1929. The original bakery was on North Limestone and Sixth street. They moved to the new location on Winchester Road, simulating the structure of the old building.
The hand formed, yeast doughnut melts in your mouth, especially when they are warm. Hours 6:30 to noonish, sooner if they run out of goodies...closed Monday and Tuesday.
They offer cakes, filled and iced doughnuts..but my favorite by far is the yeast doughnuts.
Be prepared to stand in line. I urge you to strike up conversation with others as you wait.
The diversity is awesome...some customers dressed in PJ's, some in suits, and everything in between. I love hearing stories from fellow patrons.
My son enjoys the Jeff Ruby experience.
54 moradores locais recomendam
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Lexington
101 W Vine StMy son enjoys the Jeff Ruby experience.
Within walking distance East End Tap and Table is a casual restaurant and tap house in Lexington, Ky. Serving scratch classic American fare with an international twist.
7 moradores locais recomendam
East End Tap and Table
333 E Main StWithin walking distance East End Tap and Table is a casual restaurant and tap house in Lexington, Ky. Serving scratch classic American fare with an international twist.
Bella Cafe and Grille at Chevy Chase
Parks & Nature
This natural spring was the key reason for the settling of Lexington...a water source. The park was in ruins at one point, but has been cleaned up and developed just enough to make it a desirable, safe area for short hikes. It's located in the midst of a commercial warehouse area, truly a gem tucked away in the hustle and bustle of the city.
43 moradores locais recomendam
McConnell Springs
416 Rebmann LnThis natural spring was the key reason for the settling of Lexington...a water source. The park was in ruins at one point, but has been cleaned up and developed just enough to make it a desirable, safe area for short hikes. It's located in the midst of a commercial warehouse area, truly a gem tucked away in the hustle and bustle of the city.
This park is about a 30 minute drive to the countryside. It is a haven for wildlife. The nature center schedules informative hikes and one can hike on their own. One trail goes to an overlook of the river-be safe as you view the river from the large rocks. Springtime offers hillsides covered in wildflowers, of many colors, as the staff and volunteers are working diligently to eradicate non native plants to encourage growth of the wildflowers native to our region.
107 moradores locais recomendam
Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
3885 Raven Run WyThis park is about a 30 minute drive to the countryside. It is a haven for wildlife. The nature center schedules informative hikes and one can hike on their own. One trail goes to an overlook of the river-be safe as you view the river from the large rocks. Springtime offers hillsides covered in wildflowers, of many colors, as the staff and volunteers are working diligently to eradicate non native plants to encourage growth of the wildflowers native to our region.
Tennis courts, skate park, swimming pool, playground, softball fields, and basket ball courts. This neighborhood park is home to numerous old trees, as well as newer plantings. You will encounter a few homeless people in the mix, but the park is a safe place to stroll through or hang out.
23 moradores locais recomendam
Woodland Park
601 E High StTennis courts, skate park, swimming pool, playground, softball fields, and basket ball courts. This neighborhood park is home to numerous old trees, as well as newer plantings. You will encounter a few homeless people in the mix, but the park is a safe place to stroll through or hang out.
Great paved hiking trail through trees representing different areas of Kentucky. Lots of green space for picnic, trees to accommodate hammock hanging, Master Gardener gardens, art installations, plentiful benches along the hiking trail. Areas of the trails are shaded, providing a respite, during the heat of summer. Tour the children's garden for a fee.
97 moradores locais recomendam
O Arboreto, Jardim Botânico Estadual de KY
500 Alumni DrGreat paved hiking trail through trees representing different areas of Kentucky. Lots of green space for picnic, trees to accommodate hammock hanging, Master Gardener gardens, art installations, plentiful benches along the hiking trail. Areas of the trails are shaded, providing a respite, during the heat of summer. Tour the children's garden for a fee.
About an hour away, great hiking trails, incredible vistas. Natural Bridge is one of the better known arches, but there's lots more in the gorge. It is a rock climber's heaven. Miguel's Pizza-the best pizza I've ever eaten, closed Dec 1-March 1. Warm weather might alter those dates a bit. Check out their website, or FB page for details of their schedule.
185 moradores locais recomendam
Red River Gorge
About an hour away, great hiking trails, incredible vistas. Natural Bridge is one of the better known arches, but there's lots more in the gorge. It is a rock climber's heaven. Miguel's Pizza-the best pizza I've ever eaten, closed Dec 1-March 1. Warm weather might alter those dates a bit. Check out their website, or FB page for details of their schedule.
Sightseeing
Keeneland is the home of thoroughbred horse racing...known for beautiful landscaping and flowers for the Spring racing meet. One must try the Kentucky burgoo and bread pudding, when attending an event at Keeneland. The grounds are open for the public to enjoy the beauty of race track and grounds, even when race meets, or sales are not in session. If you are an early to riser, you can catch the horses training and exercising on the tracks-you might want to take a camera to capture the beauty of the horses on the track, in the early morning light.
246 moradores locais recomendam
Keeneland Race Track station
Keeneland is the home of thoroughbred horse racing...known for beautiful landscaping and flowers for the Spring racing meet. One must try the Kentucky burgoo and bread pudding, when attending an event at Keeneland. The grounds are open for the public to enjoy the beauty of race track and grounds, even when race meets, or sales are not in session. If you are an early to riser, you can catch the horses training and exercising on the tracks-you might want to take a camera to capture the beauty of the horses on the track, in the early morning light.
The grounds are beautiful, the house is a wonderful glimpse into historic life of the elite in Lexington.
86 moradores locais recomendam
Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate
120 Sycamore RdThe grounds are beautiful, the house is a wonderful glimpse into historic life of the elite in Lexington.
Historic Lexington Courthouse, constructed in 1899, opened to the public, late 2018. A hub of public and private market-driven activity.
Old Fayette County Court House
215 W Main StHistoric Lexington Courthouse, constructed in 1899, opened to the public, late 2018. A hub of public and private market-driven activity.
Arts & Culture
A short 10 minute walk to this small art museum, with rotating exhibits.
14 moradores locais recomendam
University of Kentucky Art Museum
405 Rose StA short 10 minute walk to this small art museum, with rotating exhibits.
Mary Todd Lincoln House
578 W Main StSeveral homes in this area are of historic interest. Hunt-Morgan House, the Bodley-Bullock House, the Carnegie Library and Transylvania University are near by.
29 moradores locais recomendam
Gratz Park
250 W 3rd StSeveral homes in this area are of historic interest. Hunt-Morgan House, the Bodley-Bullock House, the Carnegie Library and Transylvania University are near by.
Essentials
Ground level and rooftop parking. Pharmacy located in store, liquor store in free standing building two doors down.
Starbucks located in store, as well as a few food vendors.
96 moradores locais recomendam
Kroger
704 Euclid AveGround level and rooftop parking. Pharmacy located in store, liquor store in free standing building two doors down.
Starbucks located in store, as well as a few food vendors.
Shopping
Locally owned hardware store...the best of the best small town feel and service hardware store.
Chevy Chase Hardware
883 E High StLocally owned hardware store...the best of the best small town feel and service hardware store.
Getting Around
Transit Center station