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15 Best Things To Do in Lexington, Kentucky

Picture of Lexington, Kentucky

About Lexington


As beautiful as its name, the picturesque city of Lexington in Kentucky is plentiful in terms of entertainment, recreation, and education. From tasting the delicious produce of Kentucky farms to learning about fighter jets in one of the several aviation museums, there’s a lot to do in Lexington.

The city has a history of acing the art of beer making, which means travelers will be spoilt for choice when choosing breweries to visit and local craft beers to try. Another iconic representation of Lexington is the horse races that take place here, giving the city its nickname, the Home of the Horse. Tourists can educate themselves about everything equine at the Kentucky Horse Park, which has exhibits to show the evolving timeline of horse rearing.

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0.5" of rainfall
34.5 ° average temp
3.4" of snow

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Lexington Weather by Month


Looking for a potential month to visit Lexington? The following graph illustrates the monthly highs, lows and averages of temperature, rain and snow in Lexington.



Places to Stay in Lexington


Use the interactive map to find lodging and a place to stay during your visit to Lexington. The interactive map includes hotels, vacation rentals, BnBs and more.



Best Tours in Lexington


Fill your day with these top-rated tours in Lexington.



Best Things to do in Lexington, KY


These are the best things to do in the greater Lexington area listed by outdoor activities, arts and museums, restaurants and nightlife.


Outdoor Activities in Lexington


The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky

The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky

Based on 55 Reviews
Wildfire Yoga

Wildfire Yoga

Based on 10 Reviews
Taylor Made Farm

Taylor Made Farm

Based on 9 Reviews


Museums in Lexington


Pinot's Palette

Pinot's Palette

Based on 18 Reviews
South Hill Gallery

South Hill Gallery

Based on 5 Reviews
Red Barn Radio

Red Barn Radio

Based on 5 Reviews


Restaurants in Lexington


DV8 Kitchen

DV8 Kitchen

Based on 602 Reviews
Bluegrass Distillers

Bluegrass Distillers

Based on 100 Reviews
Old School Coffee

Old School Coffee

Based on 79 Reviews


Nightlife in Lexington


Luna's Coffee Wine and Butterfly Cafe

Luna's Coffee Wine and Butterfly Cafe

Based on 17 Reviews
Schwab's Pipes N Stuff

Schwab's Pipes N Stuff

Based on 17 Reviews
Standing Room Only

Standing Room Only

Based on 15 Reviews


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