- TripBuzz found 93 things to do with kids in or near Lexington, Kentucky, including 71 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Frankfort, Richmond, Georgetown and Versailles.
- From Rupp Arena to Malibu Jack's Family Fun Center, the Lexington area offers 45 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Horse Races, Colleges & Universities and Specialty Museums.
- A large city in Kentucky, Lexington is most known for horse racing - namely the Kentucky Derby. The city further has many outdoor parks and recreational spaces including public golf courses, hiking trails, a skating park and Frisbee disc golf programs. Also home to the University of Kentucky, Lexington features nature preserves where bird watching and flower viewing can be enjoyed.
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Pub food is prepared daily using fresh and quality ingredients using unique spices
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An eight-screen movie theater, Movie Tavern Lexington displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers self-service and mobile ticketing, stadium seating, event hosting, a bar and a full dining menu.
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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.
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Legacy Trail
381 West Loudon Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508, Lexington, KY
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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.
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120 Sycamore Road, Lexington, KY 40502
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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.
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5888 Jacks Creek Road, Lexington, KY 40515
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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.
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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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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.
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225 Waveland Museum Lane, Lexington, KY 40514
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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.
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500 Alumni Drive, Lexington, KY 40503
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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.
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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.