What to do in Lexington, KY

Activities, attractions and tours
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Photo provided by Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau
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Photo provided by Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau/Gene Burch
Photo provided by Lee P. Thomas /Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau

Lexington Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Lexington has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Lexington is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Lexington to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Lexington Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Lexington.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Lexington attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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What to do in Lexington


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Downtown Lexington

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Downtown Lexington, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Rupp Arena.

Downtown Lexington
Awesome place and the staff are so welcoming! A must see landmark!

Liberty Area

4/5(13 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Liberty Area, Hamburg Place and Hamburg Pavilon are top sights worth seeing.

Liberty Area
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Georgetown

4/5(1 area review)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Georgetown and surrounding area, you can visit Mary Todd Lincoln House and Rupp Arena.

Georgetown
Lexington showing tranquil scenes and farmland

Northside District

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Northside District, Lexington Opera House and Hunt-Morgan House are top sights worth seeing.

Northside District
Beaumont Center trail. A lovely trail behind the Beaumont farm apartments. Lovely day for a walk down the trail.

Beaumont Residential

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beaumont Residential and surrounding area, you can visit Kentucky Aviation Museum and Keeneland Racing Course.

Beaumont Residential
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Zandale

While Zandale isn't home to many top sights, The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky and The Mall At Lexington Green are some notable places to visit nearby.

Zandale

 

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