Guidebook for Lexington
Arts & Culture
Mary Todd Lincoln House
578 W Main StMost famous daughter of the city!
In 2001, Lexington philanthropist Lucille Caudill Little dreamed of a huge ceiling clock adorning the Central Library rotunda. Due to her generosity, her dream became a reality. Today, our rotunda has been transformed by the world’s largest ceiling clock, a five story Foucault pendulum and a frieze depicting the history of the horse in the Bluegrass. The project is a memorial to Mrs. Little’s husband W. Paul Little and their family friend Charles H. Jett III. It was designed by another family friend, Lexington artist Adalin Wichman. http://www.lexpublib.org/ceiling-clock-foucault-pendulum
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Lexington Public Library, Central Library
140 E Main StIn 2001, Lexington philanthropist Lucille Caudill Little dreamed of a huge ceiling clock adorning the Central Library rotunda. Due to her generosity, her dream became a reality. Today, our rotunda has been transformed by the world’s largest ceiling clock, a five story Foucault pendulum and a frieze depicting the history of the horse in the Bluegrass. The project is a memorial to Mrs. Little’s husband W. Paul Little and their family friend Charles H. Jett III. It was designed by another family friend, Lexington artist Adalin Wichman. http://www.lexpublib.org/ceiling-clock-foucault-pendulum
Entertainment & Activities
Rupp Arena
430 W Vine StLots of touring music concerts and UK Basketball games!
Can tour the racetrack at 8:30 AM many mornings. In April & October Keeneland has "Meets" where they hold 7 horse races every afternoon. Simulcast viewing and betting other times of year. People dress up to go to the horse races, including women wearing fancy hats.
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Keeneland Race Track station
Can tour the racetrack at 8:30 AM many mornings. In April & October Keeneland has "Meets" where they hold 7 horse races every afternoon. Simulcast viewing and betting other times of year. People dress up to go to the horse races, including women wearing fancy hats.
Sightseeing
Learn all about the Bluegrass Region's #1 Agricultural Crop, Thoroughbred Horses!
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Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works PkwyLearn all about the Bluegrass Region's #1 Agricultural Crop, Thoroughbred Horses!
Bourbon Trail starts in Lexington! Next stops are Woodford Reserve, Four Roses, and Wild Turkey.
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Town Branch Distillery
401 Cross StBourbon Trail starts in Lexington! Next stops are Woodford Reserve, Four Roses, and Wild Turkey.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful hikes and views of the Kentucky River and Palisades. Free!
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Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
3885 Raven Run WyBeautiful hikes and views of the Kentucky River and Palisades. Free!
Lots of varieties of plants, and it's free!
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Het Arboretum, Staatsbotanische Tuin van KY
500 Alumni DrLots of varieties of plants, and it's free!
Shopping
Fayette Mall station
The Summit at Fritz Farm
120 Summit At Fritz FarmEssentials
Try their fish baking bags "Easy For You". Pick out your fish and tell them to put it in the bag with your choice of 10 different seasoning mixes, fresh herbs, and lemon and butter. They assemble and seal the bag at no charge, and you just bring home the bag, bake the fish, serve & eat, and throw the bag in the trash! Delicious, and no mess to clean!
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Kroger Marketplace
212 Kroger Way Try their fish baking bags "Easy For You". Pick out your fish and tell them to put it in the bag with your choice of 10 different seasoning mixes, fresh herbs, and lemon and butter. They assemble and seal the bag at no charge, and you just bring home the bag, bake the fish, serve & eat, and throw the bag in the trash! Delicious, and no mess to clean!
Food Scene
The Chop House
2640 Richmond RdTerrific steaks!
Local restaurant with valet parking, excellent chef prepared food, and patio for drinking and eating in pleasant weather. The old Farm Home of the development converted into a restaurant, the opposite of a chain.
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Merrick Inn Restaurant
1074 Merrick DrLocal restaurant with valet parking, excellent chef prepared food, and patio for drinking and eating in pleasant weather. The old Farm Home of the development converted into a restaurant, the opposite of a chain.
Taj India Restaurant
154 Patchen DrWorthwhile if you enjoy Indian food!