Anyone familiar with Lexington?

[KnoxRealtorVOL]

Heading there in a couple of weeks for the wife’s birthday weekend and I’ve never been. Any tips on great things to do or places to eat?

So far I have a horse farm tour booked, and the horse parade downtown on the day of her birthday. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Roustabout]

Sounds like you’ve exhausted the options.

 

[spyfish007]

Heading there in a couple of weeks for the wife’s birthday weekend and I’ve never been. Any tips on great things to do or places to eat?

So far I have a horse farm tour booked, and the horse parade downtown on the day of her birthday. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

How about a bourbon tour? You will be there the wrong time of year for horse racing season.

 

[KnoxRealtorVOL]

How about a bourbon tour? You will be there the wrong time of year for horse racing season.

Yeah we’re not there for the races. My wife just likes horses. The tour we booked just let’s you go tour farms and meet horses. Bourbon tours wouldn’t really be our thing

 

[malinoisvol]

Yeah we’re not there for the races. My wife just likes horses. The tour we booked just let’s you go tour farms and meet horses. Bourbon tours wouldn’t really be our thing

Nm

 

[joevol33]

Eat at a white castle restaurant. There was a castle, literally, we used to like to drive by, but it was outside of Lexington in Versailles I think it was.

 

[Jxn Vol]

Eat at Ramsey’s and order their hot brown sandwich. It’s a local favorite.

 

[RollinVol]

Eat at a white castle restaurant. There was a castle, literally, we used to like to drive by, but it was outside of Lexington in Versailles I think it was.

I think that burned down a few years ago

 

[joevol33]

I think that burned down a few years ago

After I posted this I was asking my dad who is down here for thanksgiving. He told me the same thing, I'm behind the times!

 

[VOLNPA]

Been there a couple times. If ya don't like distilleries and are already doing horse related stuff, good luck. Go to a college hoops game. It may make ya wanna vomit but you can get seats v lesser opponents and the atmosphere is good.

 

[VOLNPA]

As far as dining...Bella Notre is very good Italian. There is also dining an Inn which is pretty pricey. Merrick Inn if I remember correctly. Been a while.

 

[rs16]

Rebuilt and operating as a special events venue, the castle, that is. West of the city out Versailles Road, past Keeneland.

 

[rs16]

Guiseppes has an excellent Sunday brunch.

 

[Rocky_top08]

there are lots of good local restaurants , copper river grill in Nicholasville is great, and crust is a good local pizza place its downtown. Ky horse park usually starts Christmas lights around this time of year , its worth the trip thru the park to see them ,

 

[volinbham]

Not to be confused with the castle RS16 referred to - check out the Castle and Key - make reservations.

Castle & Key

I like a bar in Chevy Chase called Charlie Browns. I'll think of more.

 

[volinbham]

do the Horse Park. haven't been there but Hall's on the River is a staple.

 

[northknoxvol]

I love Copper River Grille!

 

[GiveEmSix]

Lived in Lexington for 5 years.
Merrick Inn was always a favorite
Malone’s (steak)
Pazzo’s near UK campus is great for beer, pizza, bar food

 

[malinoisvol]

Stay away from North Limestone.

 

[05_never_again]

Lived in Lexington for 5 years.
Merrick Inn was always a favorite
Malone’s (steak)
Pazzo’s near UK campus is great for beer, pizza, bar food

I second Malone's - ate there last year when we went up for the Kentucky game.

It's out of season but if you're up there again you should go to Keeneland.

 

[yoyoyoyo]

Definitely go to Malone’s. Fantastic steak. Stop in there anytime I’m in Lexington.

 

[SmokyRiverDog]

Yeah we’re not there for the races. My wife just likes horses. The tour we booked just let’s you go tour farms and meet horses. Bourbon tours wouldn’t really be our thing

How did the meet and greet with horses go? They are usually all business.

 

[KnoxRealtorVOL]

How did the meet and greet with horses go? They are usually all business.

We ended up not doing it. Had a blast though in Lexington, went to a Christmas festival at the horse park and toured the KY castle. Also went and saw Creed 2.

 

[MG1968]

do the Horse Park. haven't been there but Hall's on the River is a staple.

Hall's on the River is fantastic. I highly recommend the saltwater catfish. Their Kentucky Brown is great. As far as appetizers go, you can't go wrong with their beer cheese.