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 Downtown Arts Center and Lexington Opera House. 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
- Lexington Memorial Coliseum
Things to do in Downtown Lexington
- Downtown Arts Center
- Lexington Opera House
- Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.
- The Kentucky Theater
- Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center
Other popular Downtown Lexington attractions
- Hunt-Morgan House
- Mary Todd Lincoln House
- Thoroughbred Park
- Lexington History Center
- Lexington Ballet Company
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)