Why go
- City in Kentucky, United States.
- 1 hand-picked place to stay.
- Served by Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
History
Lexington is a consolidated city coterminous with Fayette County, Kentucky, United States, of which it is also the county seat. As of the 2020 census the city's population was 322,570, making it the second-most populous city in Kentucky, the 14th-most populous city in the Southeast, and the 59th-most populous city in the United States. By area, it is the country's 33rd-largest city.
Where to stay
292 Soards Rd, Georgetown, KY 40324 · queenslake.com
507 N Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508 · lyndonhouse.com
1780 Sharkey Way, Lexington, KY 40511 · ihg.com
167 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40507 · 21cmuseumhotels.com
444 Parkway Dr, Lexington, KY 40504 · theelwoodhotel.com
2255 Buena Vista Rd, Lexington, KY 40505 · ihg.com
941 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40508 · themanchesterky.com
501 Waller Ave, Lexington, KY 40504 · ihg.com
1000 Export St, Lexington, KY 40504 · ihg.com
175 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507 · book.175lex.com
960 Midnight Pass, Lexington, KY 40513 · hilton.com
980 Midnight Pass, Lexington, KY 40513 · marriott.com
1953 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503 · hilton.com
121 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507 · marriott.com
2651 Wilhite Dr, Lexington, KY 40503 · redroof.com
120 W 2nd St, Lexington, KY 40507 · hilton.com
535 Waller Ave, Lexington, KY 40504 · hilton.com
2370 Lake Park Rd, Lexington, KY 40502 · woodspring.com
2601 Richmond Rd, Lexington, KY 40509 · hilton.com
245 Lexington Green Cir, Lexington, KY 40503 · hilton.com
249 Ruccio Way, Lexington, KY 40503 · hilton.com
3100 Wall St, Lexington, KY 40513 · marriott.com
3050 Lakecrest Cir, Lexington, KY 40513 · marriott.com
401 W High St, Lexington, KY 40507 · hyatt.com
775 Newtown Ct, Lexington, KY 40511 · marriott.com
369 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507 · hilton.com
2297 Executive Dr, Lexington, KY 40505 · choicehotels.com
3060 Lakecrest Cir, Lexington, KY 40513 · hilton.com
1375 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504 · hilton.com
3060 Fieldstone Way, Lexington, KY 40513 · choicehotels.com
1938 Stanton Way Bldg A, Lexington, KY 40511 · choicehotels.com
Restaurants & places to go
Barbecue, Fast Food · Barbecue fast food · 2187 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, 40504 · citybbq.com
Chicken, Restaurant · Wing joint with some seating, but mostly take-away. Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 101 West… · wingkyng.com
Pretzel, Sausage, Restaurant · Pretzels and Beer · 101 West Loudon Avenue, Lexington, 40508 · papapretzel.com
Restaurant · Carson's Food & Drink features new and exciting chef-driven recipes and cocktails that combine rustic refinement with classic Kentucky elegance… · carsonsfoodanddrink.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1761 Sharkey Way, Lexington, 40511-2028 · restaurants.applebees.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 2270 Elkhorn Road, Lexington, 40505 · arbys.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · 3061 Fieldstone Way, Lexington, 40513 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 3348 Clays Mill Road, Lexington, 40503-3415 · bk.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options, step-free access · 345 South Limestone, Lexington, 40508 · locations.chipotle.com
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 1856 Alysheba Way, Lexington, 40509-2208 · chuys.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 828 Lane Allen Road, Lexington, 40504 · pizza.dominos.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-19:00; Su 06:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 316 East New Circle Road, Lexington, 40505 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Italian, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 2195 Richmond Road, Lexington, 40502 · locations.fazolis.com
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Tu 06:00-22:00; We-Su 00:00-24:00 Features: step-free access · 2306 Palumbo Drive, Lexington, 40509 · restaurants.ihop.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:30-21:30 Features: takeaway · 2433 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, 40503 · pandaexpress.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 13:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · 2550 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, 40503 · redlobster.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:30-23:00 Features: takeaway · 2320 Versailles Road, Lexington, 40504 · starbucks.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 · 3116 Richmond Road, Lexington, 40509 · texasroadhouse.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-16:00; Fr 07:00-15:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 631 Rose Street, Lexington, 40502 · locations.einsteinbros.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:45-14:45; Fr 17:00-20:45; Sa 12:00-14:45; Su 17:00-20:45 · 162 Old Todds Road, Lexington, 40509-1334 · archaninethai.com
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:00 · 313 South Ashland Avenue, Lexington, 40502 · atheniangrill.com
Cajun, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 829 Euclid Avenue, Lexington, 40502-1741 · ilovecajun.com
Asian, Chinese, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:30; Sa-Su 11:00-22:00 · 2907 Richmond Road, Lexington, 40509 · goldenbuffetky.com
Southern Comfort, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-19:00 · 3449 Buckhorn Drive, Lexington, 40515 · josanneshomestylekitchen.com
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:30 · 2860 Richmond Road, 40509 · thekpot.com
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 17:00+ Features: reservation required · 574 North Limestone, Lexington, 40508 · eatfavor.com
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 · 501 West Sixth Street, Lexington, 40508 · smithtownseafood.com
Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 16:00-21:00 · 848 East High Street, Lexington, 40502 · tomolex.com
Mongolian Grill, Restaurant · Mongolian Grill restaurant · 2309 Sir Barton Way, Lexington · locations.gomongo.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 440 Hilltop Avenue, Lexington, 40508 · uky.campusdish.com
Drinks, Soda, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-19:00, Su 12:00-17:00 · 101 West Loudon Avenue, Lexington, 40508 · fizzyfoxsoda.com
Wings, Restaurant · Wings restaurant · 1080 South Broadway, Lexington, 40504
Hatian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 14:00-23:00 · 1080 South Broadway, Lexington, 40504-4108
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo, We, Th 11:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00; Tu closed · 171 West Lowry Lane, Lexington
African, Dessert, Restaurant · African/Dessert restaurant · 630 East Main Street, Lexington · savslex.weebly.com
Dessert, Restaurant · Dessert restaurant · 535 South Upper Street, Lexington, 40508 · shakencrave.com
Chili, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1900 Plaudit Place, Lexington
Pasta, Restaurant · Pasta restaurant · 2468 Nicholasville Road, Lexington
Cuban, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 11:00-21:00; Mo-We 17:00-22:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 841 Lane Allen Road, Lexington
Soup, Sandwich, Salad, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-15:00 · 512 Administration Drive, Lexington, 40508
Buffet, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-19:00; Su 10:30-15:00 · 450 Southland Drive, Lexington
Smoked Meat, Salad, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 555 Jefferson Street, Lexington, 40508 · countyclubrestaurant.com
Tapas, Restaurant · Tapas restaurant · 191 Jefferson Street, Lexington, 40508 · facebook.com
Jamaican, Restaurant · Jamaican restaurant · grillfishlexington.com
French, Restaurant · French restaurant · ledeauvillebistro.com
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Airports
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) 5.8 mi to the centre
4000 Terminal Dr, Lexington, KY 40510 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 8 airlines (Delta Air Lines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 13 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Detroit… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 13 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ, 717, MD-88, CRJ-700, CRJ-900, ERJ) · 5 routes: Atlanta, Detroit*, Minneapolis*, New York, Washington*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A320) · 4 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg
- American Airlines AA (ERD, ERJ-145, CRJ-700, CRJ) · 3 routes: Charlotte*, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- US Airways US (ERD, CRJ-700, ERJ-145) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Houston*
- Air France AF (CRJ, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ-900, CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Pinnacle Airlines 9E (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Capital City Airport (FFT) 24 mi to the centre
Frankfort, KY, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Mount Sterling Montgomery County Airport 28 mi to the centre
Mount Sterling, KY, US
Forest Hill Airport - Silo Field 7.3 mi to the centre
Lexington, KY, US
Coal Field 8.5 mi to the centre
Lexington, KY, US
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Blue Grass Airport (LEX); 26 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LEX has direct flights to 13 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Detroit…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
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