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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0.0 Miles
Get both technical and practical flight training by applying work from ground school to a supervised 30-minute flight
5.5 Miles
91% 95 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 4001 Athens Boonesboro Rd, Lexington, KY 40509 MoreLess Info
Consisting of 216 acres, Situated Jacobson Park offers visitors a pond for fishing and a multipurpose recreational area. It also has a long, paved trail that loops across the entirety of the park.
5.2 Miles
89% 54 votes
Historic Sites 225 Waveland Museum Lane, Lexington, KY 40514 MoreLess Info
At Waveland State Historic Site, visitors can tour an Antebellum mansion with artifacts dating back to the 19th century. The site hosts reenactments of historical events with actors dressed up in costume.
1.5 Miles
100% 12 votes
Botanical Gardens 500 Alumni Drive, Lexington, KY 40503 MoreLess Info
The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky is 100 acres and includes a 2-mile paved walk, a children's garden and a visitor's center. Their gardens include home demonstration, rose and fragrance gardens.
5.4 Miles
98% 1770 votes
Horse Races 4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY 40510 MoreLess Info
Keeneland features a unique perspective on horses and horse racing. It is both an active race track and an educational institution where visitors can learn about the institution and horses in general.
1.4 Miles
95% 154 votes
Breweries 501 West Sixth Street, Lexington, KY 40508 MoreLess Info
West Sixth Brewing is a brewery that offers free hour-long tours on the weekends where patrons can browse the facility, learn about brewing and sample their flagship beers. Visitors can drink in their taproom, beer garden or patio.
0.5 Miles
100% 70 votes
Food Tours 141 E. Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507 MoreLess Info
As a culinary tour, Bleu Plate Tours takes visitors on a walking excursion to the major cultural eateries that the city has to offer. Each tour has at least six stops and provides samples of each cuisine.
0.5 Miles
98% 99 votes
Movie Theaters 214 E. Main St., Lexington, KY MoreLess Info
With a long history in Lexington, the Kentucky Theater currently shows plays, new movie releases, classic movies, concerts, and more. The interior, which was recently restored, is opulently decorated with golden stained glass, chandeliers, and gold lion moldings.
0.4 Miles
92% 100 votes
Breweries 436 Chair Ave, Lexington, KY 40508 MoreLess Info
A leader in the beer revolution in Lexington, KY, Country Boy Brewing redefines beer and brewing. The owners use many local fruits, vegetables, and hops, making the unique beer great for the local economy as well.
0.7 Miles
87% 447 votes
Breweries 401 Cross Street, Lexington, KY 40508 MoreLess Info
A combination brewery and distillery, Alltech's Lexington Brewing Company makes a wide variety of beverages. It produces a line of craft beers as well as bourbons and other liquors, and welcomes visitors for tours.
0.7 Miles
87% 447 votes
Breweries 401 Cross Street, Lexington, KY 40508 MoreLess Info
The award winning producer of beer and spirits, Alltech's Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. is unique in that it is a 'brewstillery.' Taste your choice of 5 beers and 4 spirits as you tour the grounds.
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