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 Downtown 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
- Mary Todd Lincoln House
Things to do in Downtown Lexington
- Lexington Opera House
- Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.
- Downtown Arts Center
- Victorian Square Mall
- Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center
Other popular Downtown Lexington attractions
- Lexington Memorial Coliseum
- Lexington History Center
- Lexington Ballet Company
- Red Barn Radio
- The Kentucky Theater
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)