Things To Do

Creative Yoga

Need to relax and unwind from travel? Check out Margaret's favorite yoga studio in town

West Sixth Brewing

Craft brewery located in an old bread factory in downtown Lexington. One of Margaret's favorites! Connected to a delicious, laid-back seafood restaurant, Smithtown Seafood.

Mirror Twin Brewing

Craft brewery with a great pizza place, Rolling Oven, located right on site.

Pivot Brewing Company

Prefer cider to beer? Pivot is the perfect place! This local cidery is only a short ride from downtown Lexington and typically plays host to a revolving cast of food trucks.

University of Kentucky Arboretum

Kentucky Native Café

Café located in one of Lexington's oldest family-owned businesses, Michler's Florists. The florist shop and nursery provides a beautiful setting for the café, which is known for its vegetarian-friendly options and Bavarian-style pretzels.

Kentucky Horse Park

The Kentucky Horse Park is a working horse farm that is home to several renowned thoroughbreds who have retired from racing. Home to world-class equestrian competition venues as well as horse-related museums, such as the International Museum of the Horse, a Smithsonian affiliate.

Sorella Gelateria

Locally-owned shop that handcrafts its gelato and sorbetto and rotates is flavors regularly.

County Club Restaurant

Not to be confused with a country club! This restaurant specializes in smoked meats, homemade barbecue sauces, and delicious craft cocktails. Try the spicy Oaxacan french fries!

SRO

Japanese restaurant specializing in small plates, soju cocktails, and sake. SRO is an abbreviation for "Standing Room Only" and true to its name, there are no chairs in this restaurant, but there are plenty of fantastic choices for a happy hour or light meal.

Corto Lima

A Latin-fusion restaurant conveniently located in downtown Lexington. Makes a credible claim to serve Lexington's finest margarita.

Pearl's Pizza

Wood-fired pizza restaurant with seafood small plates - try the Hellbabe, a delicious pizza with pepperoni, red onion, pepperoncini, and hot honey!

The Social Vegan

Newcomer to the Lexington restaurant scene specializing in vegan fare. Located in an old, renovated Greyline bus station.

Zim's Cafe

Zim's is the latest restaurant by renowned restauranteur and Lexington native in Ouita Michael. The restaurant specializes in Southern cuisine and is located in Lexington's old courthouse.