LEXINGTON
& THE CENTRAL KENTUCKY REGION
WELCOME
Whether you've been to Lexington or the central Kentucky area before or if this is your first tine, we're so glad you are here!
Having lived here for most of our lives, we are excited to share a few of our favorite places, activities and meals so you can make the most of your visit.
When we travel, we find it can be difficult to find a reliable source for the "insider" experience we crave. We enjoy doing what the locals do and finding those hidden spots that turn out to be some of the best experiences.
Enjoy your time here!
Tim
and Bev
RESTAURANT EXPERIENCES
BUT FIRST, COFFEE.
Brevede is fairly new in a very old place in a very cool area that is being restored, brick by brick. It is called The Distillery District. https://www.brevedecoffee.com/
FOR LUNCH
Visit Bella Cafe and Grille for an amazing lunch in an upscale atmosphere. Be sure to try the Brussel Sprouts!! https://bellacafeandgrille.com/
FOR DINNER
Our all-time favorite is the sister restaurant to Bella Cafe and Grille; Bella Notte. With a fresh and innovative menu, this restaurant will please everyone in your group. https://bellalexington.com/
FOR DESSERT
If time allows, you need to visit Martine's Pastries in the downtown area. Decadent and beautiful would be two words to describe this bakery and the owner is actually French!. https://martinespastries.com/
WHERE TO VISIT
We love our horses and distilleries.
Kentucky Horse Park is a working horse farm, international equestrian competition venue, and an educational theme park opened in 1978 in Lexington, Kentucky.
Woodford Reserve Distillery
Kentucky Horse Park
https://kyhorsepark.com/
The art of making fine bourbon first took place on the site of the Woodford Reserve Distillery, a National Historic Landmark, in 1812. You get that sense of history.
The history of bourbon is the history of Kentucky, is the history of the United States.
https://www.woodfordreserve.com/
There is so much to see here. I have included a link below for you to check them all out. Here are two more personal faves not to miss...the little town of Midway, Ky is a hidden gem that is very close to Lexington with highway access and Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farm which will touch your heart. Midway and this farm are very close together, so be sure to visit both.
https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/unique-things-to-do-in-lexington-ky/
WHERE TO STAY
The Origin hotel is in a shopping complex if you end up staying the night.
As the name implies, this hotel is part museum with its rotating art exhibit decorating every room. Within walkable distance to many wonderful shops and restaurants.
*Pet friendly
21c Museum Hotel is Downtown
https://www.21cmuseumhotels.com/lexington/
If you love to shop til you drop, this hotel is for you as it is located within The Summit at Fritz Farm, a well curated shopping and dining destination with 30 shops and 20 dining options.
*Pet friendly
https://www.originhotel.com/hotels/lexington
With so many wonderful hotels and far too many to mention, I have included a link below for you to check them all out.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g39588-Lexington_Kentucky-Hotels.html
WALDEN'S
Walden's is one of the premiere portrait studios in the region, specializing in printed wall art and serving clients in central Kentucky and throughout the region.
A second-generation studio, Tim learned the craft of portraiture from his father and Bev joined the team after she and Tim were married.
Today, they continue to lead the way in the industry, never letting the grass grow under their feet as they operate their boutique studio with passion.
Tim and Bev...