What's Downtown Lexington Like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, look no further than Downtown Lexington. Take in some culture at Lexington Opera House and Mary Todd Lincoln House. There's plenty more to see, including Lexington Convention Center and Rupp Arena.
How to Get to Downtown Lexington
Flying to:
- Blue Grass Airport (LEX), 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
- Mary Todd Lincoln House
- Transylvania University
- University of Kentucky
Things to Do in Downtown Lexington
- Lexington Opera House
- Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.
- Downtown Arts Center
- The Kentucky Theater
- Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center
Other Popular Downtown Lexington Attractions
- Lexington Memorial Coliseum
- Hunt-Morgan House
- Latrobe's Pope Villa
- Lexington History Center
- Lexington Ballet Company
When Is the Best Time to Visit Lexington?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 72°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 38°F)
- Rainiest months: April, July, May, June (average 6 inches of rainfall)