2 Days of Southern Charm in Lexington-Fayette

Experience the ultimate mancation in Lexington-Fayette, USA.

03 May 2023

Lexington-Fayette is a great destination for a stag do! Enjoy a bourbon tasting tour, explore the beautiful horse farms, and hit up the city's lively nightlife scene. And don't forget to visit Keeneland, one of America's most prestigious race tracks!

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Day 1

Explore Horse Country

  • Start the day with a hearty Southern breakfast at Josie's, where the biscuits and gravy are to die for.
  • Head out to the Kentucky Horse Park and tour the grounds, where you can see retired racehorses and even catch a live horse show.
  • Lunch at the Wallace Station Deli, a cozy spot known for its homemade sandwiches made with fresh local ingredients.
  • In the afternoon, visit the famous Keeneland Race Track, where you can watch the horses race and maybe even place a bet or two.
  • For dinner, try out the award-winning Bourbon n’ Toulouse, a Cajun-Creole restaurant with a vibrant atmosphere and amazing food.
  • End the night with a bar crawl through downtown Lexington, hitting up favorites like The Burl, The Beer Trappe, and West Sixth Brewing.
  • Hotel Recommendation: The Hilton Lexington Downtown
Day 2

History, Bourbon, and BBQ

  • Start the morning with a tour of the Mary Todd Lincoln House, a beautifully preserved historic home that once belonged to the former First Lady.
  • Next, head over to the Woodford Reserve Distillery for a behind-the-scenes tour of the bourbon-making process and a tasting of their premium whiskeys.
  • For lunch, stop by Blue Door Smokehouse, an authentic BBQ joint where you can't go wrong with the brisket or pulled pork.
  • After lunch, stroll through the historic Lexington Cemetery and pay homage to famous Kentucky figures like Col. Sanders and Daniel Boone.
  • End the day with a trip to Town Branch Distillery, where you can sip on their delicious bourbon and even take home a bottle or two.
  • Dinner at Lockbox, a farm-to-table restaurant featuring innovative dishes made with fresh local ingredients.
  • Hotel Recommendation: The Campbell House Lexington, Curio Collection by Hilton
  • Lexington-Fayette offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and fun and this 2-day itinerary hits all the highlights. Don't forget to enjoy the local food and drinks, and soak up the Southern hospitality along the way.

Length of stay

1 day 2 days 3 days

Type of trip

Standard trip Budget Family Friendly Romantic Stag do

How to get there

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.

Destination

Lexington-Fayette

Welcome to the land of horses, bourbon, and occasional blue people! Yes, you read it right, blue people. But don't worry, that's not the norm in Lexington-Fayette.

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Number of days

1 2 3

Type of trip

Standard trip Budget Family Friendly Romantic Stag do

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