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About Lexington
Lexington serves as the county seat of Fayette County and operates as a consolidated city coterminous with that jurisdiction. It ranks as the second-most populous city in Kentucky and the 59th-most populous in the United States according to the 2020 census. By area, it is the country's 33rd-largest city.
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Smashing Tomato
Smashing Tomato is a pizza restaurant located at 2573 Richmond Road.
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Best Restaurants in Lexington
109 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Archa Nine Thai Kitchen
Archa Nine Thai Kitchen serves Thai cuisine in the Kenwick neighborhood.
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Blue Door Smokehouse
Blue Door Smokehouse serves barbecue in the Kenwick neighborhood.
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Bourbon n' Toulouse
Bourbon n' Toulouse serves Cajun cuisine in the Ashland Park neighborhood.
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Buenos Nachos
Buenos Nachos is a Mexican restaurant located in the Ashland Park neighborhood.
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Charlie Brown's
Charlie Brown's serves regional cuisine in the Ashland Park neighborhood.
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El Patio Mexican Restaurant
El Patio Mexican Restaurant serves Mexican cuisine in the Kenwick neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Lexington
15 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Cherry Seed Coffee House and Roastery
Cherry Seed Coffee House and Roastery operates as a café in the Rosemill neighborhood.
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High on Art and Coffee
High on Art and Coffee is a café located in the Woodland Triangle neighborhood. It serves sandwiches.
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Brevede Coffee Chevy Chase
Brevede Coffee Chevy Chase operates as a café in the Ashland Park neighborhood.
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Coffee Times Coffee House
Coffee Times Coffee House is a café located in the Deerfield neighborhood.
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Common Grounds Coffee House - Ag North
Common Grounds Coffee House - Ag North is a café located in the North Elizabeth Street neighborhood. It serves as a local coffee shop for residents and visitors.
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Donut Days Bakery
Donut Days Bakery is a coffee shop located in the Deerfield neighborhood.
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Rising Roll Gourmet
Rising Roll Gourmet is a café located in the Academic Core neighborhood. The menu features soups, sandwiches, and salads.
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Apothecary Cafe
Apothecary Cafe is a café located in the North Elizabeth Street neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Lexington
10 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Malabu Pub and Grille
Malabu Pub and Grille is a bar located in the Merry Wives of Greenbriar neighborhood.
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Marikka's Food & Beer
Marikka's Food & Beer operates as a bar in the Rosemill neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Lexington
4 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Waveland Museum
Located in the Brigadoon neighborhood, the Waveland Museum serves as a local attraction for visitors.
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Painting With A Twist
Painting With A Twist is an attraction located in the Kenwick neighborhood.
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Comedy Off Broadway
Comedy Off Broadway is an attraction located in the Brigadoon neighborhood.
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LakeSide LIve Summer Music Festival
LakeSide LIve Summer Music Festival is an attraction in the Brigadoon neighborhood.
Best Shops in Lexington
30 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Best Style Suits Supply
Best Style Suits Supply operates as a shop in the Brigadoon neighborhood.
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Black Swan Books
Black Swan Books is a shop located in the Woodland Triangle neighborhood.
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Embroidme of Lexington
Embroidme of Lexington operates as a shop in the Deerfield neighborhood.
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Wedding Wonderland
Wedding Wonderland is a shop located in the Brigadoon neighborhood.
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Wildlings Bookshop
Wildlings Bookshop is a shop located in the Kenwick neighborhood.
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American Eagle Outfitters
American Eagle Outfitters operates a shop in the Brigadoon neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Lexington
62 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Appalachian Plateau Region
The Appalachian Plateau Region is a park located in the Greg Page neighborhood.
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Bluegrass Region of KY Arboretum
Located in the Greg Page neighborhood, the Bluegrass Region of KY Arboretum offers a park setting for visitors.
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Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden
The Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden is a park located in the Bell Court neighborhood.
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Mississippi Embayment Wetland of KY Arboretum
The Mississippi Embayment Wetland of KY Arboretum is a park located in the Glendover neighborhood.
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Pennyrile Prairie Region of KY Arboretum
The Pennyrile Prairie Region of KY Arboretum is a park located in the Greg Page neighborhood.
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Shawnee Hills of KY Arboretum
Shawnee Hills of KY Arboretum is a park located in the Glendover neighborhood.
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Armstrong Mill Parkway
Armstrong Mill Parkway is a park located in the Lansdowne neighborhood.
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Belleau Woods Park
Belleau Woods Park is a green space located in the Brigadoon neighborhood.
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Clay's Spring Park
Clay's Spring Park is a public green space located in the Kenwick neighborhood.
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