- Our list of the best things to do in Lexington, Kentucky, features the top 139 nearby activities — including 62 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Lexington, KY has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 40 things to do within the city of Lexington, KY , followed by 99 popular activities in nearby cities, including Frankfort, Versailles, Georgetown, Richmond, Winchester, Nicholasville, Lawrenceburg, Harrodsburg, Midway, Lawrenceburg and Paris
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Get both technical and practical flight training by applying work from ground school to a supervised 30-minute flight
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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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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.
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280 votes
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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401 Cross Street, Lexington, KY 40508
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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.
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401 Cross Street, Lexington, KY 40508
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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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There are both sports and entertainment options at the Rupp Arena. It is home to the prominent University of Kentucky Men's Basketball team and serves as the headline event location in Lexington.
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44 votes
3025 Blake James Drive, Lexington, KY 40509
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With a basketball shootout, a modern arcade, 18 holes of mini golf, a 4D motion theater, and go karts, the whole group will find something to like at Malibu Jack's Family Fun Center.
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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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140 votes
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…