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http://www.uky.edu
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http://www.uky.edu/Libraries
Main library online page for the many department libraries of the University of Kentucky.

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http://www.ca.uky.edu
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Main page for the College of Agriculture Library.

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Attractions

Lexington Attractions

American Saddlebred Museum
4093 Iron Works Pike
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 259-2746
http://www.american-saddlebred.com/museum/
This privately owned museum located on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park is a colorful and contemporary showcase of the
American Saddlebred, Kentucky's native breed of horse.

Applebee's Park
1200 North Broadway
Lexington, KY 40507
(859)422-7867
http://www.lexingtonlegends.com
This state-of-the-art stadium is home to Lexington's new minor league professional baseball team, the Lexington Legends, and is
the premier outdoor concert venue in Central Kentucky. They may be a Single A team, but Lexington has quickly embraced their
new team in a major league way and the seats are packed for home games. The season runs from April to September.

ArtsPlace
161 North Mill Street
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 255-2951
http://www.lexarts.org/
ArtsPlace is a multi-purpose arts center which houses a gallery showcasing the works of Central Kentucky artists, and is also the
site of free music and dance performances.

Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate
120 Sycamore Road
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 266-8581
http://www.henryclay.org/
Ashland, the home of famous 19th-century statesman Henry Clay, is located a short distance from downtown Lexington on a
beautiful 20-acre wooded estate. You stroll the grounds at any time. The walled garden is locked at 5:00 p.m.

Aviation Museum of Kentucky
4316 Hangar Drive
Lexington, KY
(859) 231-1219
http://www.aviationky.org/
This museum features restored historic aircraft, aviation artifacts and equipment, interactive displays and a gift shop.

Champs Skate Center
2555 Palumbo Drive
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 268-3888
http://www.champskate.com/
Champs - where sight, sound, and motion come alive!
Come and visit us real soon!

Collins Bowling Center
We are a family owned and operated bowling center with two locations in Lexington,
Kentucky to serve you with family fun, corporate outings, birthday parties, and other special events.
(859) 277-5746
205 Southland Dr, Lexington, KY 40503
http://www.collinsbowling.com/

Farmers' Market
West Vine or Maxwell and South Broadway
Lexington, KY
(859) 548-3516
http://www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.com/
Lexington's Farmers' Market is held every Saturday on West Vine Street and each Tuesday and Thursday at Maxwell and
South Broadway. Fruits and vegetables, herbs, flowers, jams and jellies, honey, Kentucky specialties and more.

Flag Fork Herb Farm
900 North Broadway
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 252-6837
Known for distinctive gifts, gourmet foods and garden accessories, Flag Fork is housed in a brick cottage built around 1810,
complete with a carriage house and a quarter-acre walled garden. The Garden Cafe serves lunch and can accommodate
groups of up to 50 people. Reservations are recommended. Reservations for groups must be made one month in advance.

Headley-Whitney Museum
4435 Old Frankfort Pike
Lexington, KY 40510
(859) 255-6653
http://www.headley-whitney.org/
Established in 1968 by artist and jewelry designer George Headley, this unique museum features a fascinating and diverse
collection of decorative arts objects.

The Hunt-Morgan House
201 North Mill Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 253-0362 or (859) 233-3290
http://www.bluegrasstrust.org/hunt-morgan/index.htm
Built in 1814 by John Wesley Hunt, one of Lexington's most prominent citizens of the time, this Federal-style house is a living
museum representing the days when Lexington was known as the "Athens of the West" for its highly cultured lifestyle.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers
3199 Nicholasville Road
The Mall at Lexington Green
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 273-2911
http://www.josephbeth.com/
Sample the latest CDs on private headsets, try out computer games and software, or relax in the reading room at Joseph-Beth,
named America's Best Bookstore by "Publisher's Weekly". Spacious design and an inviting atmosphere have made Joseph-Beth
a favorite place to meet and mingle in Lexington. The Cafe at Joseph-Beth boasts gourmet and alcoholic beverages, appetizers,
and generous entrees.

Keeneland Race Course
P.O. Box 1690
4201 Versailles Road
Lexington, KY 40592-1690
(800) 456-3412 or (859) 254-3412
http://www.keeneland.com/
With its tranquil setting and lovely stone fences and buildings, this national historic landmark is one of the most genteel and
beautiful racetracks in the world. Live Thoroughbred racing takes place April and October. No racing on Mondays or Tuesdays.

Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 233-4303 or (800)568-8813
http://www.kyhometown.com/kyhorsepark/
Dedicated to man's relationship with the horse, the Kentucky Horse Park is unlike any other park in the world -- a showcase of museums,
galleries, theaters, and working farm exhibits. More than 45 breeds of horses graze upon its lush pastures.

Laser Quest
224 Bolivar Street
Lexington, KY
225-1742.
Laser Quest combines the classic games of tag and hide & seek with a high-tech twist. Donning the most sophisticated laser tag equipment available, the game is played in a large, multi-level arena featuring specialty lighting, swirling fog and heart-pounding music.

Lexington Cemetery
833 West Main Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 255-5522
http://www.lexcem.org/
The Lexington Cemetery is nationally recognized as one of America's most beautiful arboretums and is listed in the
National Register of Historic Places for landscape design.

Lexington Center/Rupp Arena
430 West Vine Street
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 233-4567
http://www.lexingtoncenter.com/
This downtown complex includes a hotel, retail center and convention halls, as well as Rupp Arena, home court of the
University of Kentucky Wildcats Men's Basketball Team, and the Lexington Opera House.

Lexington Children's Museum
440 W. Short Street
(Victorian Square)
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 258-3256
http://www.lexingtonchildrensmuseum.com/
"Hands-on" is the philosophy at this museum. Seven galleries feature exhibits about nature, the human heart,
world geography and culture, archaeology and Lexington history.

Lexington Ice Center
560 Eureka Springs Drive
Lexington, KY
269-5686.
http://www.lexingtonicecenter.com/index.htm
Lexington Ice Center & Sports Complex

Lexington Livery Carriage Co.
171 Saunier Avenue
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 259-0000
http://www.lexingtonlivery.com/pages/803423/index.htm
Evening tours by horse-drawn carriage depart from the corner of Vine and Broadway, weather permitting.

Lexington Public Library
140 East Main St.
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 231-5530 - Adult Services
(859) 231-5534 - Children’s
http://www.lexpublib.org/
Our mission is to provide library services to persons throughout Fayette County.
The 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.
http://www.lexpublib.org/libinfo/clockproject.cfm

Mary Todd Lincoln House
578 West Main Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 233-9999
http://www.mtlhouse.org/
This late-Georgian-style brick house is the site of the nation's first shrine to a First Lady. In 1977, the home was
restored to reflect the Todd family's residency.

McConnell Springs
Rebmann Lane
P.O. Box 23766
Lexington, KY 40523-3766
(859) 225-4073
http://www.mcconnellsprings.org/pages/767986/index.htm
Originally a campsite for the first settlers in the Bluegrass, this 26-acre nature sanctuary features an array of historical and
environmental features. Trails take visitors past natural springs, limestone fences originally constructed in the early 1800s and
recently restored, the remains of an historic grist mill and farm, and a quarry, from which most of the stone for the buildings
on the site was taken. A naturalist is stationed at the Visitors Center, with tours scheduled regularly.

Old Kentucky Chocolates
450 Southland Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 278-4444 or (800) 786-0579
http://www.oldkycandy.com
Old Kentucky Candies has been making candy in the Bluegrass for more than 35 years and is best known for its delicious
Bourbon Chocolates and Bourbon Cherries, both made with 100-proof Jim Beam Kentucky Bourbon.

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
5888 Jacks Creek Pike
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 272-6105
http://www.lfucg.com/ParksRec/RavenRun.asp
Raven Run is a 470-acre nature sanctuary dedicated to the protection of animals, and nearly 400 species of plants can be found within its boundaries.

The Red Mile Harness Track, Inc.
1200 Red Mile Road
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 255-0752
http://www.tattersallsredmile.com/
The Red Mile is Lexington's oldest existing racetrack, dating to 1875, as well as one of the nation's most respected harness tracks.

Latrobe House/Pope Villa
326 Grosvenor Avenue
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 253-0362 or 254-POPE
http://www.popevilla.org/
This restoration project and museum is one of the few remaining examples of the work of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, architect of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

The Stadium
412 Sporting Ct.
Lexington, KY 40503
Ph: 859-296-6549
Fax: 859-219-9249
http://www.thestadiumllc.com/home.htm
The Stadium is the ultimate entertainment experience! With over 50,000 square feet of food and fun, The Stadium has it all…Cosmic Bowling, Laser Mania, 36 Ft. Rock Wall, Classic Billiards, the latest in Arcade Entertainment, 3-on-3 Basketball and Soccer, Batting Cages, and the best in Sports and Media viewing anywhere.

The Thoroughbred Center
3380 Paris Pike
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 293-1853
http://www.thethoroughbredcenter.com/
At this working Thoroughbred training facility, visitors can go behind the scenes to learn about a normal working day in the lives of Thoroughbreds and those who train and care for them.

Thoroughbred Park
Corner of Main and Midland Streets
Lexington, KY
http://www.racenet.com.au/canberra/
This 2.5 acre park dedicated to the Thoroughbred industry contains seven life-size and lifelike bronze racehorses streaking toward the finish line, while broodmares, foals and the great stallion Lexington "graze" in a nearby field. Jockey greats Randy Romero, Pat Day, Bill Shoemaker, Jerry Bailey, Don Brumfield, Chris McCarron and Craig Perret are all represented.

Transylvania University
300 North Broadway
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 233-8120
http://www.transy.edu/
"Transy," established in 1780, is the oldest college west of the Allegheny Mountains. Alumni include 50 U.S. senators; 36 governors; Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy; and Texas pioneer Stephen Austin.

University of Kentucky Basketball Museum
U.K. Basketball Museum, Inc.
P.O. Box 89
Lexington, KY 40501
(800) 269-1953 or (859) 225-5670
http://www.ukbballmuseum.org/
The University of Kentucky Basketball Museum salutes the 96-year history of the country's most successful men's collegiate basketball team through interactive, high-tech exhibits, historical timelines, and artifact displays. The museum is located in The Shops at Lexington Center, adjacent to the "Cats" home court, Rupp Arena.

U of K/LFUCG Arboretum Park
Alumni Drive between Nicholasville Road and Tates Creek Road
Lexington, KY 40506
(859) 257-9339
http://www.uky.edu/Arboretum/
Intended as a botanical garden for the entire community and the Commonwealth, the park features a variety of plants and trees with walking and jogging paths.

Waveland State Historic Site
225 Waveland Museum Road
Lexington, KY 40514
(859) 272-3611
http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/parks/wavelan2.htm
Built in 1874 by Joseph Bryan, a grand-nephew of Daniel Boone, Waveland is an outstanding example of the Greek Revival house in Kentucky.

Bluegrass Region Attractions (within driving distance)

Bluegrass Railroad Museum
(859) 873-2476 or (800)755-2476
P.O. Box 27
Versailles, KY 40383
18 miles west of Lexington.
http://www.bgrm.org/
Enjoy a nostalgic train ride through 11 miles of beautiful Bluegrass horse and tobacco farms, with a stop at a scenic overlook on the Kentucky River. Vintage railroad equipment and memorabilia are on display at the museum.
Non-scheduled special excursions can be arranged 30 days in advance; deposit required.

Buffalo Trace Distillery
(502) 223-7641 or (800)654-8471
1001 Wilkinson Blvd.
Frankfort, KY40601
27 miles west of Lexington.
http://www.buffalotrace.com/
Named the 2000 Distillery of the Year by Malt Advocate magazine, this distillery is America's oldest continuously operating distillery. Home of the flagship bourbon Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the distillery is gaining international attention for its older bourbons including the Antique Bourbon Collection.

Churchill Weavers
(859) 986-3127
100 Churchill Drive
Berea, KY 40403
http://www.thelinenclosetonline.com/
38 miles south of Lexington.
Begun in 1922, Berea's first non-college industry is now one of the country's foremost hand weaving studios. On the loomhouse tour you'll see each operation from the warping and weaving to the finishing of the ladies' accessories, throws and baby blankets which distinguish the Churchill line.

Division of Parks & Recreation
469 Parkway Drive
Lexington, Kentucky 40504
Tel: (859) 288-2900
http://www.lfucg.com/ParksRec/
Lexington’s Parks and Recreation has a lot to offer. Currently, there are 101 parks occupying more than 4,000 acres. Our parks system includes athletics, after school programs, aquatics, community centers, cultural arts, day camps, dog runs, equestrian, fitness trails, golf, gymnasiums, natural areas, playgrounds, rental facilities, senior adult programs, special events, therapeutic recreation and open spaces for passive recreation. And these are just a FEW of the things we offer.

Equus Run Vineyards
(859)846-9463
1280 Moores Mill Road
Midway, KY
http://www.kyvine.com/
12 miles west of Lexington.
Visitors can pack a picnic for the vineyard, sample wines in the tasting room, browse the gift shop, enjoy fishing or aimlessly wander the grounds. Acres of grape varieties are planted in Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Norton, Cabernet Franc, Chardonel, and Vidal Blanc.

Factory Stores of America
(502) 868-0682
399 Outlet Center Drive (Exit 126, I-75)
Georgetown, KY 40324
http://www.outletsonline.com/nefgky.htm
12 miles north of Lexington.
Enjoy discount shopping at more than 30 name-brand manufacturers' outlets, featuring clothing, footwear, appliances, cookware, home accessories and more. Groups receive a personal greeting upon arrival, and each group member receives a coupon book.

Floral Clock
(502) 875-8687
State Capitol grounds
Frankfort, KY 40601
27 miles west of Lexington.
The Bluegrass' most unusual clock is found on the grounds of the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort. The floral clock is made up of 10,000 plants.

Fort Boonesborough State Park
(859) 527-3131
4375 Boonesborough Road
Richmond, KY 40475
http://vardiman.treespot.net/fort_boonesborough.htm
36 miles south of Lexington.
A painstaking reconstruction of the fort built in 1775 by Daniel Boone, Fort Boonesborough offers visitors a chance to experience early pioneer life. The park's museum tells the story of Daniel Boone and the settlement of the area.

Hopewell Museum
(859) 987-7274
800 Pleasant Street
Paris, KY 40361
20 miles from Lexington.
A museum of local Bourbon County history and Kentucky Fine Arts, the Hopewell Museum was established in 1995. Located in a 1090 beaux arts structure originally built as the town's post office.

Hummel Planetarium & Space Theater
(859) 622-1547
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY 40475
http://www.planetarium.eku.edu/
28 miles south of Lexington.
One of the largest and most sophisticated planetariums in the United States, Hummel's videos, sound system, and special effects projectors create programs that take visitors on fantastic journeys into space.

Irish Acres Gallery & The Glitz
(859) 873-7235
4205 Fords Mill Road
Versailles, KY 40383
25 miles west of Lexington.
Housed in a former school building, this gallery displays 32,000 square feet of American and European furniture, glassware, china,crystal, silver, linens, dolls, jewelry, rugs, accessories an international gifts. Full-service lunch is available by reservation in the festively decorated Glitz Restaurant; the menu changes every two weeks.

Kentucky Artisan Center
(859)985-5448
I 75, Exit 77
Berea, Kentucky
40 miles south of Lexington.
http://www.kentuckyartisancenter.ky.gov/
A 25,000 sq. ft. facility dedicated to the handiwork of Kentucky artisans. Shopping, craft demonstrations, exhibits, regional food and travel information. Free.

Kentucky History Center
(502)564-1792 or (877) 4-history
100 West Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601
http://www.visitfrankfort.com/conventions/kyhistory.html
25 miles west of Lexington.
Designed to house the state museum and a research library, the Kentucky History Center holds educational programs and special events and rotating special exhibits.

Kentucky Military History Museum
(502) 564-3265
128 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40602
http://www.history.ky.gov/Museums/Kentucky_Military_History_Museum.htm
27 miles west of Lexington.
Through an extraordinary collection of weapons, uniforms, flags and photographs- ranging from Civil War flags to SCUD missile pieces from the Persian Gulf War- the museum traces the state's role in American military history.

Kentucky State Capitol
(502) 564-3449
700 Capitol Avenue
Frankfort, KY 40601
http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/finance/attract/capitol2.htm
25 miles west of Lexington.
Begun in 1905 and completed in 1910, Kentucky's massive State Capitol building is known as one of the most beautiful, and awe-inspiring, statehouses in the nation. 27 miles west of Lexington.

Labrot & Graham Distillery
859-879-1812
7855 McCracken Pike
Versailles, Ky 40383
28 miles from Lexington.
http://www.l-g.com/
This distillery has been restored by Brown-Forman. It is the only facility in the state making bourbon using the original Scottish "pot still" method. The distillery has been restored with visitors in mind, and offers exhibits on the history and heritage of bourbon, tours of the facility and a gift shop featuring Kentucky crafts and other premium gift items.

Liberty Hall State Historic Site
(502) 227-2560 or (888) 516-5101
218 Wilkinson Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
http://www.libertyhall.org/brownhistory.html
27 miles west of Lexington.
The combined guided tour of two historic homes begins at Liberty Hall, home of Kentucky's first senator, John Brown, and then takes you next door to the Orlando Brown House, designed by Gideon Shryock for Senator Brown's son, Orlando.

McDowell House, Apothecary & Gardens
(859) 236-2804
125 South Second Street
Danville, KY 40422
http://www.danville-ky.com/BoyleCounty/mcdowell.htm
35 miles southwest of Lexington.
Dr. Ephraim McDowell made medical history here on Christmas morning, 1809, when he successfully removed an ovarian tumor from Jane Todd Crawford. This was the first such surgery in the world. The house includes period furnishings and an apothecary shop with a fascinating collection of early pharmaceutical and medical equipment.

Nannie Clay Wallis Arboretum
(859) 987-6158
616 Pleasant Street
Paris, KY 40361
18 miles north of Lexington.
This seven-acre arboretum, headquarters of the Garden Club of Kentucky, is a delightful display of 100 varieties of trees,2 fish pools, rose garden and numerous flowering plants.

Norton Center For THe Arts
Centre College
Danville, KY
(859) 236-4692 or Toll Fre 877-Hit Show (448-7469)
http://www.nortoncenterforthearts.com/

Nostalgia Station Toy & Train Museum
(859) 873-2497
279 Depot Street
Versailles, KY 40383
http://www.ohwy.com/ky/n/nosttotr.htm
10 miles west of Lexington.
Located in a former 1911 L&N Railroad station, this museum exhibits antique model trains, antique toys and railroad memorabilia. The gift shop sells gauge trains and accessories as well as train-related items.

Old Cane Ridge Meeting House
(859) 987-5350
1655 Cane Ridge Road
(Ky. Route 537)
Paris, KY 40361
http://www.sendrevival.com/history/caneridge/old_cane_ridge_meeting_house.htm
25 miles north of Lexington.
Cane Ridge Meeting House in Bourbon County was the site of the famous Cane Ridge revival of 1801, when 20,000 to 30,000 people assembled for a camp meeting that had a profound influence on American and frontier religion. The meeting house is the original building, built in 1791, and is the largest one-room log structure in the United States, seating 400 people. There is also a museum building and pioneer graveyard on the 5-acre area. Picnic areas are located on the grounds.

Old Fort Harrod State Park
(859) 734-3314
(859) 734-3346 ("The Legend of Daniel Boone")
South College Street
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/parks/ftharrd2.htm
29 miles southwest of Lexington.
This reconstructed pioneer fort commemorates the first permanent settlement west of the Alleghenies,built by James Harrod near this site in 1774. The cabins include authentic pioneer furniture and crafts people in pioneer dress demonstrate such skills as blacksmithing, quilting and dollmaking. The park also includes a pioneer cemetery; the Mansion Museum, including Civil War and Indian displays; the George Rogers Clark Memorial; and the cabin in which Abraham Lincoln's parents were married. In the summer months, outdoor performances of "Daniel Boone" are given in the park's amphitheater.

Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
(859) 332-8631
P.O. Box 296
1825 Battlefield Road
Perryville, KY 40468
http://www.danville-ky.com/BoyleCounty/perryenh.htm
40 miles southwest of Lexington.
Perryville Battlefield is the site of Kentucky's bloodiest, and most important, Civil War battle. The battle marked a fatal loss of the initiative for the South. Each October, the battle is re-enacted. Throughout the year, living history activities with costumed interpreters may be available. Call the park for availability information.

Rebecca-Ruth Candy
(502) 223-7475 or (800) 444-3766
http://store.yahoo.net/rebeccaruth/index.html
Located in historic downtown Frankfort, Rebecca-Ruth Candy is known as the originator of Bourbon Candy. Tours are free and include free candy samples. Tour highlights include "Edna's Table, a 12-foot curved marble table that was once a bar top in the Old Captiol Hotel, and an antique candy furnace with hand-stirred copper kettles that are still used to this day.

Renfro Valley Entertainment Center
(606) 256-2638
(800) 765-7464
45 miles south of Lexington.
http://www.renfrovalley.com/
This nationally known country music center began in 1939 as network radio broadcasts hosted by founder John Lair. Today, Renfro Valley is the country music capital of Kentucky, offering ten different live shows, headliner concert series, special events and festivals from March through December. The Barn Dance Show features traditional country music; the Jamboree features contemporary country sounds. Other shows include Best of Both Show; Mountain Gospel Jubliee, Sunday Morning Gathering'; and a variety of Saturday Showcases.

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
(859) 734-5411 or (800) 734-5611
3501 Lexington Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
25 miles southwest of Lexington.
http://www.shakervillageky.org/
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is the largest restored Shaker community, with 2800 acres of farmland and 33 restored 19th-century buildings. Visitors can view Shaker furniture and artifacts, learn how Shaker crafts were made through live demonstrations, and enjoy a variety of special music and dance performances and special activities. Fourteen buildings are open for tour. Dining is available. Kentucky River excursions aboard the paddlewheeler Dixie Belle are given several times daily from April through October.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, U.S.A
(502) 868-3027 or 1-800-866-4485
1001 Cherry Blossom Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
http://www.toyotageorgetown.com/
12 miles north of Lexington.
Since production began in 1988, this Toyota auto plant has won numerous quality awards, including three prestigious Gold Plant Awards as the top manufacturing plant in North America from industry group J.D. Power & Associates. This is Toyota's largest production plant in North America. During Toyota plant tours, a tram carries visitors through the Stamping, Body Weld and Assembly sections of the plant. You can explore the Visitors Center, where interactive exhibits explain Kentucky teamwork and the Toyota production system and philosophies.

White Hall State Historic Shrine
(859) 623-9178
500 White Hall Shrine Road
Richmond, KY 40475-9159
http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/parks/whthall.htm
23 miles south of Lexington.
This was the beautiful home of Cassius Marcellus Clay and is interesting both architecturally and historically. Clay was one of the Bluegrass region's most colorful 19th-century personalities and was known as the "Lion of White Hall,". He was an outspoken abolitionist, newspaper publisher, U.S. Minister to Russia, and friend of Abraham Lincoln. The elaborate Italianate mansion had central heating and indoor plumbing in the mid-19th century, an unusual feature for its time, and is furnished with many original Clay family items.

Wild Turkey Distillery
(502) 839-4544
P.O. Box 180
1525 Tyrone Road
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
http://www.wildturkeybourbon.com/home.asp
23 miles west of Lexington.
In 1893, bourbon from this distillery was selected from over 400 whiskeys to represent Kentucky at the World's Fair. The same fine 101 proof Wild Turkey bourbon is still made today. Visitors will tour the fermentation and bottling areas as well as timbered warehouses to experience the sites, sounds and smells of a working distillery.

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About Lexington

Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau
http://www.visitlex.com
 This web page tells many things about Lexington, Kentucky including the history, location, geography, population, climate, safety, media, liquor laws, time zone, colleges and universities, recreation, corporations and industry, sales and hotel taxes, important phone numbers and visitor planning guide information.

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Shopping

Indoor Malls

The Shops at Lexington Center (Civic Center Shops)
A collection of stores conveniently located downtown.
410 West Vine Street
(859) 233-4567
http://www.lexingtoncenter.com/shops/CCShopsMAP.htm
Open: Monday thru Friday 10-6. Saturdays 10-6. Sundays 12-5.

Fayette Mall
Second largest mall in Kentucky with more than 120 shops.
3401 Nicholasville Road
(800) 972-9874
(859) 272-3493
http://www.shopfayette-mall.com/mall/fayette/fayette.nsf/main?OpenForm
Open: Monday thru Friday 10-9. Saturdays 10-9. Sundays 12-6.

Turfland Mall
Department and retail stores.
2033 Harrodsburg Road
(859) 276-4411
Open: Monday through Friday 10-9. Saturdays 10-9. Sundays 12-6.

The Mall at Lexington Green
Home of Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Artique and more.
161 Lexington Green Circle
(859) 245-1513
Open: Seven days a week. Hours vary

Victorian Square
A variety of shops in a renovated block of Victorian buildings.
401 West Main Street
(859) 252-7575
http://www.victoriansquareshoppes.com/
Open: Monday thru Friday 10-6. Saturday 10-6. Sunday 1-5. Extended shopping hours every Thursday night till 8.

Unique Shopping Areas

Chevy Chase Village
A thriving center near University of Kentucky with a varied mix of shopping.
Euclid Avenue and High Street

Clay Avenue Shops
Antiques and more, located on a charming historical street.
Clay Avenue.
Off East Main Street

Hamburg Pavilion
An impressive grouping of major department, discount and retail stores.
Man o’ War Exit, off I-75
http://www.hamburgplace.com/page0004.htm

Bluegrass Specialities

Artique
Fascinating artwork and collectibles.
The Shops at Lexington Center
(859) 233-1774
http://www.artiquegallery.com/index.html
The Mall at Lexington Green
(859) 272-8802

Balagula World Boutique
Artfully eclectic imported gifts
112 Esplanade
(859) 259-2754
http://www.balagula.com/

The Craftsman Collection
Furniture, Lighting, Gifts, Accessories & Rugs
2551 Regency Road
(859) 277-7500
http://www.craftsmancollection.com

BB Home & Garden
Furnishings, crafts and more.
246 Walton Avenue
(859) 259-0303

Crystal on Vine
Crystal, cut glass, fine china
400 Old Vine
(859) 253-2946

Hornes of the Bluegrass
135 North Broadway
Geargetown, KY
(502) 570-0190
http://www.hornesofthebluegrass.com/horne/

Glover’s Bookery
Used and rare books.
862 South Broadway
(859) 253-0614
http://www.abebooks.com/home/gloversbookery/

Joseph Beth Booksellers
Named America’s Best Bookstore by "Publisher’s Weekly."
The Mall at Lexington Green
(859) 273-2911
http://www.josephbeth.com/

The Keeneland Shop
Equine specialty items. (Open year round.)
Keeneland Race Course
4201 Versailles Road
(859) 288-4236
http://www.keeneland.com/gift/contact.asp

Kentucky Horse Park Gift Shop
Equine specialty items.
4089 Iron Works Parkway
(859) 259-4234
http://www.kygiftshop.com/

Kentucky Korner
University of Kentucky and Bluegrass memorabilia.
The Shops at Lexington Center
(859) 231-8899
Fayette Mall
(859) 271-0081

The Kentucky Store
Kentucky souvenirs. T-shirts.
Victorian Square
401 West Main Street
(859) 255-7760

Third Street Stuff
Wild and funky handpainted goods.
257 North Limestone
(859) 255-5301

Antiques

Ann Greely Interiors and Antiques
497 East Main Street
(859) 367-0200
http://www.louisvilleantiquedealers.com/anngreely/

Antique Mall at Historic Danville
158 North Third Street
Danville, KY
(859) 236-3026
http://www.fabric-unlimited.com/antique.html

Antiques & Collectibles
528 Angliana Avenue
(859) 255-7309

Dana Kelly Oriental Rugs
870 East High Street
(859) 266-7802

The Gift Box
171 West Lowry Lane
(859) 278-2399

Heritage Antique Galleries
380 East Main Street
(859) 253-1035

Irish Acres
4205 Fords Mill Road
(859) 873-7235
http://www.irishacresgallery.com/gallery.html

Lafayette Galleries
The Shops at Lexington Center
410 West Vine Street
(859) 253-1633
http://www.lafayettegalleries.com/

Lenabelle Harkins Antiques
732 National Avenue
(859) 253-0137

Lexington Antique Gallery
637 East Main Street
(859) 231-8197
http://www.louisvilleantiquedealers.com/lexingtonantiquegallery/

Lexington Antiques and Collectibles
(April -October)
528 Angliana Avenue
(859) 255-7309

L.V. Harkness
531 West Short Street
(859) 225-7474
http://www.lvharkness.com/

Meadowthorpe Antique Mall
1463 Leestown Road
(859) 255-2607

Old Towne Antique Mall
161 North Main Street
Versailles, KY
(859) 873-6326

Pless Antiques
247 North Broadway
(859) 252-4842

Shelley’s Limited
765 East Seventh Street
(859) 225-7426

Thomas Baldwin Antiques
115 Clay Avenue
(859) 381-9820
http://www.louisvilleantiquedealers.com/thomasbaldwin/

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Restaurants

Barbecue

Billy's Bar-B-Q
101 Cochran Road
(859) 269-9593
http://www.billysbarbq.com/
Specializes in Western Kentucky-style hickory pit Bar-B-Q. They can also cater your event, large or small. Don't leave Lexington without trying their "dillickles" (breaded fried pickle slices--no kidding, they're great!)

Damon's
1920 Pleasant Ridge Drive
(859)264-8023
http://www.damons.com/
This a great place for award-winning ribs. Sports fans love the four large-screen TVs and the indoor golf simulator. They also have a private dining room, perfect for parties!

Bluegrass Fare

Cafe Jennifer
111 Woodland Avenue
(859)255-0709
Acozy but classy retreat at The Woodlands condominiums with innovative regional cuisine. Try the bourbon-glazed salmon!

Emmett's Restaurant
1097 Duval Street
(859) 245-4444
Innovative Southen cuisine in a beautifully restored home awaits you at Emmett's Restaurant out Tates Creek Road. Try the blackened NY strip with warm blue cheese gravy.

Ramsey's Diner
496 East High Street
(859) 259-2708
For a stick-to-your-ribs Bluegrass meal, the original Ramsey's Diner is the place to stop. Try the delicious homegrown veggies, a Hot Brown sandwich and, for dessert, May Day pie. Now that's a dinner as traditional as red roses on Kentucky Derby day.

DeSha's
101 North Broadway
(859) 259-3771
www.deshas.com
The extensive menu at deSha's in Victorian Square is full of regional delights such as the Kentucky Hot Brown sandwich and Derby Pie®, as well as other tried and true Kentucky favorites. The adjoining Nicholson's Cigar Bar is fashionably classic -- serving premium cigars, fine scotches and single-barrel bourbons.

Burgers

Lynagh's Irish Pub & Grill
384 Woodland Avenue
(859) 255-6614 or (859) 255-1292
http://www.pubcrawler.com/Template/ReviewWC.cfm/flat/BrewerID=102426
Being featured in Southern Living for having the best hamburgers in the Bluegrass is no easy task, but two Lexington eating establishments have taken the prize. The O'Round at Lygnah's Irish Pub is truly a tribute to the Lexington's Celtic heritage, ranking up there with the limestone fences built in the early 1800s by Irish stonemasons.

Cafes

Joesph-Beth Booksellers
(859) 273-2911
http://www.josephbeth.com/
Dinner at a bookstore? But what a bookstore! Joseph-Beth Booksellers in the Mall at Lexington Green was recently named America's Best Bookstore by "Publisher's Weekly". The store's Cafe is a great place to enjoy lunch, dinner or dessert before or after browsing.

Garden Cafe
900 North Broadway
(859) 252-6837
Flag Fork Herb Farm has a charming cafe overlooking their gardens. Garden Cafe on North Broadway features sandwiches, soups and desserts featuring fresh-grown ingredients.

Caribbean

The Atomic Cafe
265 North Limestone
(859) 254-1969
The Atomic Cafe is a little bit of the islands in the city. Caribbean-inspired entrees and reggae music in the background make this a delightful and different dining experience.

Coffee Shops

Common Grounds Coffee House
343 East High
(859) 233-9761
http://www.commongroundsoflexington.com/
Rotating local arts exhibits and live acoustic music make Common Grounds Coffee House a favorite with all age groups. It's also popular for Sunday brunch.

Starbucks
Lexington's newest Starbucks is downtown near the convention center with a view of Triangle Park. Corner of Main and Broadway. The original Lexington Starbucks is in the Student Center at the University of Kentucky. There's also one in Chevy Chase at High and Ashland.

Coffee Times Coffee House
2571 Regency Road
(859)277-9140
Coffee Times Coffee House on Regency road is a retail store and coffee bar, with coffee by the pound roasted on the spot. Come enjoy the aroma.

Contemporary

Pacific Pearl
1050 Chinoe Road
(859) 266-1611
Enjoy the beautiful interior design of the unusual Pacific Pearl, where Pacific Rim meets contemporary American cuisine. There's an impressive martini menu as well!

Natasha's Cafe
112 Esplanade
(859)259-0203
www.beetnik.com
Natasha's Cafe has a new home downtown on Esplanade. Enjoy an international buffet at lunch and table service in the evenings. Check out our website and you'll understand why this place should be on your to-do list.

Fine Dining

A La Lucie
159 North Limestone
(859) 252-5277
Lexington is blessed with a variety of fine dining options. Be sure to try the city's most "uptown" downtown restaurant, a la lucie's. Small but unforgettable!

Nadines
3735 Harrodsburg Road
(859) 223-0797
Nadines, operated by the same owner, is lucie's more casual cousin. The food is "gourmet American," and there's always a great list of specials.

Jonathan's
120 West 2nd Street
(859)252-4949
http://www.jonathanatgratzpark.com/
Jonathan's at the historic Gratz Park Inn has redefined regional cuisine. There's an elegant dining room and an intimate bar. Try the King Crab cornbread cakes.

Malone's
3347 Tates Creek Road
(859) 335-6500
http://www.malonesrestaurant.com/
Malone's is fast becoming the place for steak and seafood. Their newly opened piano bar "Oscar's" offers a wide selection of wine and cigars.

German

Marikka's
411 Southland Drive
(859) 275-1925
Famous for its authentic German cuisine and the most extensive beer list in Lexington, Marikka's is not for "waist-watchers." Try all of their brews, which number over 300, to receive the highest honor: your name penned on the ceiling above the bar.

Historic Atmosphere

Dudley's
380 South Mill Street
(859) 252-1010
http://www.dudleysrestaurant.com/
Dudley's is located in a restored 1881 school building just a couple of blocks from the downtown business district. Adventurous continental entrees, a good wine list and cozy bar make Dudley's a local favorite for lunch and dinner.

Murrays
3955 Harrodsburg Road
(859) 219-9922
Dine in a 1916 converted mansion at Murrays out Harrodsburg Road. Specialties include caramelized roasted pork and fried chicken Maryland.

The Mansion at Griffin Gate
1720 Newtown Pike
(859) 288-6142
http://www.mansionrestaurant.com/
Set in an elegant "Old-South" home adjacent to the Marriott's Griffin Gate Resort, The Mansion at Griffin Gate features continental cuisine and impeccable service.

Indian

Kashmir
341 South Limestone Street
(859)233-3060
http://www.kashmirindian.com/
Experiment with delicious East Indian dishes at Kashmir Indian Restaurant near the University of Kentucky Campus. As guests of the Singh family, you'll enjoy traditional Indian cuisine and excellent service.

India Palace
122 West Maxwell
(859) 255-4858
At India Palace, also near UK, you can indulge in an extravagant lunch buffet. They are open for dinner as well, serving Indian dishes, spicy or mild.

Italian

Giuseppe's Ristorante Italian
4456 Nicholasville Road
(859) 272-4269
http://www.giuseppeslexington.com/
Offers traditional and nouveau Italian cuisine and an extensive wine list. Enjoy live music most evenings.

Fazoli's
(859) 293-0919
http://www.fazolis.com/
Fazoli's, a fast-food chain founded in Lexington, serves up "real Italian, real fast." The company is also growing real fast and if there's not one in your hometown now, there will be soon!

Paisano's Italian Ristorante
2417 Nicholasville Road (859)277-5321
1765 Alexandria (859)260-7722
You can dine on Veal Marsala, Florentine rolls, spaghetti carbonara and other Italian favorites.

Portofino
249 East Main Street
(859) 253-9300
http://www.themusicdifference.com/vendors/single-119-lexington-ky-locations-portofino.html
Portofino serves sophisticated Italian cuisine with a California attitude! Located in a converted warehouse downtown, it is known for it's great ambience with a handsome bar, fireplace and romantic outdoor patio.

Japanese

Tachibana's
785 Newtown Court
(859) 254-1911
The nearby Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant has not only brought thousands of jobs to central Kentucky, it's also helped to attract wonderful Japanese restaurants. Tachibana's is located just minutes from the Camry and Avalon factory. The menu is authentic and the seafood is fresh.

Local Favorites

Cafe on the Park
(859)281-3773
http://cafeonthepark.com/
You can dine with a wonderful view of downtown's Triangle Park at Cafe on The Park. Relaxed upscale American cuisine at its best with a fine selection of wines. In the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Broadway and Vine Streets.

Cheapside Bar & Grill
131 Cheapside
(859) 254-0046
http://www.cheapsidebarandgrill.com/
A hot spot for happy hour downtown. With a Southwest dining room, Victorian pub and tropical patio, there's a little something for everyone.

Furlong's
735 East Main
(859)266-9000
Furlong's has horse country atmosphere but delicious Cajun cuisine. There's a great happy hour with many appetizers two-for-one.

Melodeon
200 West Main Street
(859)226-9333
Melodeon is a bustling downtown bistro by day and lively cocktail spot by night. Come for eclectic sandwiches, soups and salads.

Merrick Inn
3380 Tates Creek Road
(859) 269-5417
When you ask locals to name the top restaurants in town, Merrick Inn is usually on the list. The Inn serves regional specialties in a classic atmosphere.

Roger's Restaurant
808 South Broadway
(859) 254-1077
You'd swear mom was in the kitchen at Roger's Restaurant, Lexington's oldest eating establishment. Their daily specials, including fried chicken, pot roast and chicken n' dumplings, are enough to make you wish they could cater your family dinners.

Mexican

Jalapeno's
1030 South Broadway
(859) 281-5171
Inexpensive Mexican delights, a bright atmosphere and friendly service are hallmarks of the new Jalapeno's on South Broadway.

El Chico's
3010 Lakecrest Circle
(859) 224-1002
Warm up to some of the spiciest food in town or cool down during weekday happy hour at El Chico's.

Pizza

Joe Bologna's
120 West Maxwell Street
(859) 252-4933
For the biggest bread sticks (or should we say loaves) and the best local pizza, try Joe Bologna's, or as the natives call it, "Joe B's." Located in a historic Jewish temple complete with stain glass windows, the interior of the restaurant is truly unique.

Seafood

Regatta Seafood & Grille
161 Lexington Green Circle
(859)273-7875
http://www.themusicdifference.com/vendors/single-124-lexington-ky-locations-regatta-seafood-and-grill-restaurant.html
Regatta Seafood & Grille has some of the freshest seafood in town. A bottomless salad is served with all entrees. Ask for a seat over looking the water.

Tea Rooms

Green Tree Tea Room
521 West Short Street
(859) 455-9660
http://www.louisvilleantiquedealers.com/greentree/
Green Tree Tea Room is open Wednesday through Saturday for luncheon tea at noon and afternoon tea at 3p.m. Fine period furnishings are for sale next door.

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Local Weather

Weather Channel
http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USKY1079
Gives the Lexington, Kentucky weather brought to you by the Weather Channel.

University of Kentucky Agricultural Weather Center
http://wwwagwx.ca.uky.edu/
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Local News

Lexington Herald-Leader
http://www.kentucky.com/
Newspaper of Lexington.

Kentucky Kernel
http://www.kykernel.com/
Newspaper of the University of Kentucky.

WKYT News Channel 27
http://www.wkyt.com/
CBS News Affiliate.

WLEX News Channel 18
http://www.wlextv.com/
NBC News Affiliate.

WTVQ News Channel 36
http://www.wtvq.com/
ABC News Affiliate.

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Live Entertainment

Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau
http://www.visitlex.com
This web page includes descriptions of live entertainment from Lexington in the following areas of interest: performing arts, jazz and blues, college crowd, comedy, concerts, country and western, festivals, oldies, rock, and theaters.

Lexington Movie Listings
Movie listing search from the Hearld Leader, which is Lexington's formost Newspaper.
http://ae.kentucky.com/entertainment/ui/kentucky/movieResults.html?newSearch=notnull&MOVIE_GENRES.ID.
SEARCH_TYPE=EQUALS&MOVIE_GENRES.ID=&AREAS.ID.SEARCH_TYPE=EQUALS&AREAS.ID=3211&MOVIE_
ENGAGEMENTS.START_DATE.SEARCH_TYPE=DATE&MOVIE_ENGAGEMENTS.START_DATE=06%2F28%2F2004

Lexington Opera House
430 West Vine Street
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 233-4567
http://www.lexingtonoperahouse.com
The Lexington Opera House recently observed its Silver Season, noting with pride that its courageous move to renovate the theatre at a time when other cities were building parking lots where their theatres had been was a successful idea.

Transportation
Airline, Bus and Taxi transportation services Information.
http://www.ca.uky.edu/aic/conf_transportation_2.htm

 

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