What's Downtown Lexington like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of town to visit, consider Downtown Lexington. Take in some culture at Lexington Opera House and Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center. There's plenty more to see, including Lexington Convention Center and Rupp Arena.
How to get to Downtown Lexington
Flying to:
- Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass), 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Downtown Lexington
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Lexington
What to see in Downtown Lexington
- Lexington Convention Center
- Rupp Arena
- Transylvania University
- University of Kentucky
- Hunt-Morgan House
Things to do in Downtown Lexington
- Lexington Opera House
- Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center
- Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.
- Downtown Arts Center
- The Kentucky Theater
Other popular Downtown Lexington attractions
- Victorian Square Mall
- Mary Todd Lincoln House
- Thoroughbred Park
- Lexington Memorial Coliseum
- Lexington History Center
When is the best time to visit Lexington?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 22°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 3°C)
- Rainiest months: April, July, May, June (average 145 mm of rainfall)