Explore Lexington during a Kentucky Bourbon Trail tour or attend a horse race at Kentucky Horse Park. Distilleries, craft breweries and wineries are all within reach, and guests at Hyatt Regency Lexington get a true taste of the Kentucky Wildcats by crossing our walkway to Kroger Stadium. Turn one way out of our lobby and you can find shops, arenas, theater performances and convention spaces; turn the other way, and you’ll discover salons, restaurants and an opera house in historic Victorian Square.

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Airy, elegant spot serving locally sourced Italian & American cuisine, & offering a long wine list.

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A fixture for Lexington since the 1880’s, The Square includes restaurants, bars, galleries, museums, theaters, and most importantly, shops.

Victorian Square

The premier spot for professional ballet troupes in Lexington, Kentucky for 18 successful seasons.

Kentucky Ballet Theatre

Learn about this special breed from award-winning videos while your little ones play in a horse-themed children’s area.

American Saddlebred Museum

A modern facility for community-centered art like spoken word, dance, drama, film and photography.

Downtown Arts Center

Become an equestrian for a day at Kentucky Horse Park, a family-friendly place with barn shows, horse-drawn carriage rides and a recreated blacksmith shop.

Kentucky Horse Park

Make Lexington’s own Town Branch Distillery your first stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour ®. Where you will meet the Kentucky distillers preserving unparalleled tradition through centuries of dedication, care and craftsmanship.

Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Refined, bi-level spot in the circa-1889 Northern Bank Building with inspired American fare & wines.

Dudley’s On Short

Introduce your family to the Bluegrass state with local, down-to-earth Lexington stores on Clay Avenue.

Clay Avenue Shops

Visit the most famous race track in the Bluegrass Region. The Red Mile is the second oldest harnessed horse track in the country.

The Red Mile | Kentucky Harness Racing Track

Locally owned boutiques and specialty shops offer finesse by the steps of Rupp Arena.

The Shops at Lexington Center

One of Kentucky’s largest shopping center hosts over a million square feet of retail space and over 60 unique brands.

Hamburg Pavilion

Ballets, operas, concerts and Broadway shows are within walking distance of Hyatt Regency Lexington in this historic 19th century venue.

Opera House

This children’s museum features interactive exhibits that are designed to teach science and technology in entertaining ways.

Explorium of Lexington

Rupp Arena is home to UK Wildcats basketball and more than 400,000 loyal fans every year. See a game firsthand or attend a world-tour concert, circus show and comedy routine.

Rupp Arena

Attend an outdoor performance on the grass of this popular urban park.

Triangle Park

Visit this 100-acre arboretum from dawn to dusk for a two-acre children’s garden and other fun family activities.

The UK Arboretum

Hip local chain serving pizzas, burgers & hearty entrees, plus global beers & cocktails.

Saul Good Restaurant & Pub

Bi-level steakhouse with a rustic-modern vibe, plus seafood, a separate bar menu & many bourbons.

Tony’s of Lexington

The Keeneland complex is famous for Classic Thoroughbred racing and has also been the proving ground for many KY Derby winners, and more recently the 2015 Breeders Cup.

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