Keeneland Horse Track, Red Mile Harness Racing
KY Horse Park
Natural Bridge State Park
Henry Clay's home Ashland
Comedy Off Broadway
Raven Run nature sanctuary
Kentucky Theater (it's gorgeous and tres cool)
Lynaugh's Irish Pub
Get a hot brown at Ramsey's
Thursday night live (live bands on closed streets)
Try and see a bluegrass festival if there are any in the area.
If I were you I'd call a bellperson or concierge at the Hyatt/Rupp Arena/Civic Center and get some advice for what's happening around that time.
You could also check out the listings here:
http://www.aceweekly.com/
I
love Lexington. Small city surrounded by horse farms. Laid back and cool. Haven't been there in a few years though so some things may have changed.
It looks like a sleepy town but it is pretty cool. Lots of art galleries and fine arts & performances too. Also a big university (UK) so lots of nightlife around that. Fast horses and beautiful women (or was that the other way around)?
Very cool bookstore near the uni called Sqecial Media....
Golf out the wazoo, if that's your thing.
Rent a car, don't rely on public transportation.
Go tour a distillery, plenty around there.
If you like whisky, try a local fave Maker's Mark.
And go to church on Sunday, ya sinner!
