Free & Cheap Things to Do in Lexington, KY

  • The list below includes 109 free or cheap things to do in or near Lexington, Kentucky, including 52 different types of inexpensive activities like Breweries, Movie Theaters, Horse Races and Colleges & Universities.
  • From Lexington Cemetery to Legacy Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lexington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Frankfort, Versailles, Georgetown and Richmond.
  • The list below includes 109 free or cheap things to do in or near Lexington, Kentucky, including 52 different types of inexpensive activities like Breweries, Movie Theaters, Horse Races and Colleges & Universities.
  • From Lexington Cemetery to Legacy Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lexington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Frankfort, Versailles, Georgetown and Richmond.
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GMM Golf 2179 Bahama Road, Lexington, KY MoreLess Info
From the merchant: PGA Pro provides video analysis of your swing and helps you to lower your scores and increase enjoyment of the game.
1.1 Miles
96% 230 votes
Cemeteries 833 West Main Street, Lexington, KY 40508 MoreLess Info
Visitors to the Lexington Cemetery will be able to see that a cemetery can be landscaped in a beautiful and appealing way with many trees, shrubs, and flowers. Notable graves include Henry Clay, Adolph Rupp, and Elisha Warfield.
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99% 67 votes
Walking Trails 381 West Loudon Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508, Lexington, KY MoreLess Info
Twelve miles of walking and biking await across the Legacy Trail. Beginning on Lexington's east end with eight and a half miles of its length is fully paved to grant non motorized access, it is also host to public art exhibitions.
1.3 Miles
89% 251 votes
Parks 500 Alumni Drive, Lexington, KY 40503 MoreLess Info
The state botanical garden of Kentucky is known as The Arboretum, which is composed of over 100 acres of land. A large variety of trees, gardens, and walking paths are open to the public while the institution iself focuses on being a community environmental education center.
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86% 134 votes
Colleges & Universities 101 Main Building, Lexington, KY 40506 MoreLess Info
The University of Kentucky is a public research university that offers a variety of academic programs for its students to complete at the Bachelor's, Master's, and doctorate levels. The location is also the home of the Kentucky Wildcats, an SEC athletic program known for winning several NCAA basketball champion…
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79% 131 votes
Parks Main Street, Lexington, KY MoreLess Info
At Thoroughbred Park, visitors can pose with life-sized bronze plaques of horses and their riders. The park features over 40 sculptures of famous historical figures in racing with informational plaques.
0.9 Miles
82% 33 votes
Colleges & Universities Lexington, KY MoreLess Info
Founded in 1780, Transylvania University is a private university known for its extensive Greek life offerings, with over 70% of its students enrolled in a fraternity or sorority. The institution, whose name athletic rival is Centre College, features a library that was dedicated by Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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96% 410 votes
Historic Homes 578 West Main St, Lexington, KY 40588 MoreLess Info
The former Kentucky home of President Abraham Lincoln has been preserved with several of her personal possessions available for viewing. The Mary Todd Lincoln House serves as a historical landmark with period furnishings and portraits from both the Lincoln and Todd families.
1.5 Miles
91% 280 votes
Historic Homes 120 Sycamore Road, Lexington, KY 40502 MoreLess Info
Ashland: The Henry Clay Estate is a large historical mansion that has been wonderfully preserved. Guests can travel back to the 18th century when Henry Clay and his family lived in the 18-room mansion through self-guided tours or those led by a docent.
12.3 Miles
90% 140 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 5888 Jacks Creek Road, Lexington, KY 40515 MoreLess Info
As a nature center, Raven Run Nature Sanctuary offers visitors interactive exhibits with reptiles, insects, and other creatures. A trail system starts at the center and extends out into the 734 acres of wilderness with over 600 species of plants.
12.5 Miles
88% 107 votes
Baseball Fields 207 Legends Lane, Lexington, KY 40505 MoreLess Info
Whitaker Bank Ballpark is a 6,994-seat venue that serves as the home of the Lexington Legends of the South Atlantic League. The location also features a variety of special areas for guests to enjoy, including the Pepsi Party Deck and the Budweiser Stables.
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