Events & Attractions
The Shops at Lexington Center
Locally owned boutiques and specialty shops offer finesse by the steps of Rupp Arena.
- Day Trips
- Outdoor Activities
- Shopping
Rupp Arena
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.
- Entertainment
- Sports
- Family Activities
Triangle Park
Attend an outdoor performance on the grass of this popular urban park.
- Outdoor Activities
- Family Activities
- Neighborhoods
Victorian Square
A fixture for Lexington since the 1880’s, The Square includes restaurants, bars, galleries, museums, theaters, and most importantly, shops.
- Culture
- Day Trips
- Neighborhoods
Tony’s of Lexington
Bi-level steakhouse with a rustic-modern vibe, plus seafood, a separate bar menu & many bourbons.
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Nightlife
Explorium of Lexington
This children’s museum features interactive exhibits that are designed to teach science and technology in entertaining ways.
- Family Activities
- Museums
- Tours
Saul Good Restaurant & Pub
Hip local chain serving pizzas, burgers & hearty entrees, plus global beers & cocktails.
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Nightlife
Opera House
Ballets, operas, concerts and Broadway shows are within walking distance of Hyatt Regency Lexington in this historic 19th century venue.
- Entertainment
- Culture
- Family Activities
Dudley’s On Short
Refined, bi-level spot in the circa-1889 Northern Bank Building with inspired American fare & wines.
- Bars
- Culture
- Nightlife
Downtown Arts Center
A modern facility for community-centered art like spoken word, dance, drama, film and photography.
- Entertainment
- Art
- Family Activities
Kentucky Bourbon Trail
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.
- Bars
- Culture
- Nightlife
Portofino
Airy, elegant spot serving locally sourced Italian & American cuisine, & offering a long wine list.
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Nightlife
The Red Mile | Kentucky Harness Racing Track
Visit the most famous race track in the Bluegrass Region. The Red Mile is the second oldest harnessed horse track in the country.
- Entertainment
- Outdoor Activities
- Sports
Clay Avenue Shops
Introduce your family to the Bluegrass state with local, down-to-earth Lexington stores on Clay Avenue.
- Day Trips
- Outdoor Activities
- Shopping
Kentucky Ballet Theatre
The premier spot for professional ballet troupes in Lexington, Kentucky for 18 successful seasons.
- Entertainment
- Culture
- Family Activities
The UK Arboretum
Visit this 100-acre arboretum from dawn to dusk for a two-acre children’s garden and other fun family activities.
- Outdoor Activities
- Family Activities
- Day Trips
Hamburg Pavilion
One of Kentucky’s largest shopping center hosts over a million square feet of retail space and over 60 unique brands.
- Day Trips
- Outdoor Activities
- Shopping
Keeneland Race Track
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.
- Day Trips
- Outdoor Activities
- Sports
Kentucky Horse Park
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.
- Day Trips
- Outdoor Activities
- Entertainment
American Saddlebred Museum
Learn about this special breed from award-winning videos while your little ones play in a horse-themed children’s area.
- Day Trips
- Outdoor Activities
- Family Activities
Events & Attractions
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.