Susannah's Guidebook
Food Scene
The Pepper Campus is a fun place to hang out in the evenings with plenty of food and drink options available all in one place. Goodfella's Pizza (a must-see!), Crank and Boom Ice Cream, Ethereal Brewing, Middlefork Kitchen and much more!
5 minute drive
41 locals recommend
James E. Pepper Distillery
1228 Manchester StThe Pepper Campus is a fun place to hang out in the evenings with plenty of food and drink options available all in one place. Goodfella's Pizza (a must-see!), Crank and Boom Ice Cream, Ethereal Brewing, Middlefork Kitchen and much more!
5 minute drive
If you're feelin' fancy, check out one of the most celebrated restaurants in town. Truth be told, I've never been there but all my friends who know things tell me it's good. Valet parking available. $$$
7 minute drive
95 locals recommend
Tony's of Lexington
401 W Main StIf you're feelin' fancy, check out one of the most celebrated restaurants in town. Truth be told, I've never been there but all my friends who know things tell me it's good. Valet parking available. $$$
7 minute drive
Do not leave Lexington without visiting a Ouita Michels restaurant! Windy Corner is a bit of a drive through horse farms but so worth it when you land in a beautiful setting with plenty of down-home food and live bluegrass music on Friday nights. Also in the Ouita Michels family of restaurants: Holly Hill Inn, Wallace Station, Smithtown Seafood, Wallace Station, and Honeywood.
25 minute drive
55 locals recommend
Windy Corner Market
4595 Bryan Station RdDo not leave Lexington without visiting a Ouita Michels restaurant! Windy Corner is a bit of a drive through horse farms but so worth it when you land in a beautiful setting with plenty of down-home food and live bluegrass music on Friday nights. Also in the Ouita Michels family of restaurants: Holly Hill Inn, Wallace Station, Smithtown Seafood, Wallace Station, and Honeywood.
25 minute drive
Contemporary American food in a hipster-chic setting. Located on Jefferson Street among other interesting restaurants. Within walking distance of West Sixth Brewery which is also worth a visit.
9 minute drive
75 locals recommend
County Club Restaurant
555 Jefferson StContemporary American food in a hipster-chic setting. Located on Jefferson Street among other interesting restaurants. Within walking distance of West Sixth Brewery which is also worth a visit.
9 minute drive
Creative from-scratch bakery, breakfast and lunch menu. The owner is wonderful and the restaurant is a hub for second-chance employment that is making a huge impact on Lexington
3 minute drive
13 locals recommend
DV8 Kitchen
867 S BroadwayCreative from-scratch bakery, breakfast and lunch menu. The owner is wonderful and the restaurant is a hub for second-chance employment that is making a huge impact on Lexington
3 minute drive
Starbucks
325 W Main StYou know the drill!
4 minute drive
Located on UK’s campus. Interesting tacos if you’d like a change from Chipotle. If not, the Chipotle is within walking distance. :)
7 minute drive
30 locals recommend
The Local Taco
315 S LimestoneLocated on UK’s campus. Interesting tacos if you’d like a change from Chipotle. If not, the Chipotle is within walking distance. :)
7 minute drive
Located downtown in “The Square” next to Urban Outfitters, this fresh-casual eatery serves the FRESHEST salads, soups, and lemonades using as many local ingredients as possible.
(Full disclosure: this also happens to be my restaurant :)
6 minute drive.
16 locals recommend
Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen
113 N BroadwayLocated downtown in “The Square” next to Urban Outfitters, this fresh-casual eatery serves the FRESHEST salads, soups, and lemonades using as many local ingredients as possible.
(Full disclosure: this also happens to be my restaurant :)
6 minute drive.
North Lime Coffee & Donuts
101 W Loudon AveSometimes you just need donuts.
My current favorite coffee shop! Located in a beautifully restored historic building. See you there!
8 locals recommend
Old School Coffee
380 S Mill StMy current favorite coffee shop! Located in a beautifully restored historic building. See you there!
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like beer, check out this hole in the wall of a local favorite.
5 minute drive
68 locals recommend
Country Boy Brewing
436 Chair AveIf you like beer, check out this hole in the wall of a local favorite.
5 minute drive
Essentials
Kroger
704 Euclid Ave This grocery is a 10 minute drive.
Entertainment & Activities
Lexington Farmers Market
399 W Short StAlways a fun way to spend your Saturday morning!
A great place for kids on a rainy day! Located in downtown Lexington. Meter and garage parking available.
21 locals recommend
Explorium of Lexington
440 W Short StA great place for kids on a rainy day! Located in downtown Lexington. Meter and garage parking available.
Parks & Nature
Three mile walk/run path through beautiful gardens.
97 locals recommend
The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of KY
500 Alumni DrThree mile walk/run path through beautiful gardens.
Sightseeing
The closest distillery to the house, just a 4 minute drive away. Schedule a tour or tasting.
79 locals recommend
Town Branch Distillery
401 Cross StThe closest distillery to the house, just a 4 minute drive away. Schedule a tour or tasting.
Woodford Reserve Distillery
7785 McCracken PikeThe classic Kentucky Distillery experience.
Just down the road from Woodford Reserve, beautiful landscaped walking trail in a unique and lovely Kentucky setting.
76 locals recommend
Castle & Key Distillery
4445 McCracken PikeJust down the road from Woodford Reserve, beautiful landscaped walking trail in a unique and lovely Kentucky setting.
A beautiful place to spend an afternoon. Take a historic tour of the village, visit the working farm, or hop on a hiking trail through miles of wooded or meadow trails.
92 locals recommend
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
3501 Lexington RdA beautiful place to spend an afternoon. Take a historic tour of the village, visit the working farm, or hop on a hiking trail through miles of wooded or meadow trails.