Experience Romance in Lexington-Fayette in 2 Days
Experience love blossoming in the horse capital of the world, Lexington-Fayette.
22 April 2023
Sophie Watts
US Travel Writer
Lexington-Fayette, located in the state of Kentucky, offers a perfect romantic getaway for lovers. With beautiful horse farms, bourbon distilleries and historic landmarks, the city offers various fun-filled attractions to experience with your partner. Explore the beautiful horse country, sip on some bourbon, and enjoy a cozy stay in the city, perfect for a memorable romantic trip.
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- Check into the luxurious 21c Museum Hotel, an art-filled oasis in the heart of downtown.
- Start your culinary adventure at the historic Dudley’s on Short, serving Southern-inflected cuisine.
- Take a distillery tour of Town Branch Distillery and sip on their award-winning bourbon and whiskey.
- Make your way to the hip and trendy West Sixth Brewery for some of the best craft beer in the city.
- End the night with drinks at Belle’s Cocktail House, an elegant speakeasy with an extensive cocktail menu.
- Go on a tour of the Kentucky Horse Park, where you'll see some of the most majestic horses in the world.
- Continue on to the famous Keeneland Race Course, the mecca of horse racing and one of the most beautiful tracks in America.
- Visit the Mary Todd Lincoln House, the childhood home of the former first lady, and see how the South's most famous belle became the wife of an American president.
- For lunch, head to the Wallace Station Deli & Bakery and try their famous Hot Brown sandwich, a Kentucky classic.
- End your day at the Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, the stunning former home of one of America's most influential senators. Take a tour and learn about the history and importance of political families in American history.
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Plane
The best way to get to Lexington-Fayette by plane is to fly into Blue Grass Airport, which is located about 10 miles from downtown. Several major airlines, including American, Delta, and United, offer daily flights to this airport from cities throughout the country.
Car
Driving is a popular way to get to Lexington-Fayette. Major highways that run through the area include I-75 and I-64, which connect the city to nearby cities such as Louisville, Cincinnati, and Knoxville. If you are coming from farther away, you can take the interstate to Lexington-Fayette and then drive the remaining distance.
Train
Unfortunately, there is no train station in Lexington-Fayette or the surrounding area, so train travel is not an option for getting there.
Boat
Unfortunately, there are no major rivers or bodies of water near Lexington-Fayette, so getting there by boat is not possible.
Bus
Greyhound is the primary bus line that serves Lexington-Fayette. The Greyhound Station is located in downtown Lexington, and offers daily routes from nearby cities such as Louisville, Cincinnati, and Nashville.