The Historic Downtown Lexington Walking Tour and Bluegrass Country Driving Tour

The Historic Lexington Walk, with 33 points of interest in historic downtown Lexington, is best enjoyed on foot, but can also be driven. There are plenty of places to stop and rest (or grab a snack or a drink) along the route. You'll see firsthand the charming mix of old and new buildings that make up our downtown. Click here to view our interactive map.

The Bluegrass Country Driving Tour is divided into two parts. Regal Traditions begins downtown, goes west toward Keeneland and brings you back to town via Old Frankfort Pike, one of Kentucky's Scenic Byways. Parks & Paddocks begins downtown going west and then north toward the Kentucky Horse Park. If you have a half a day - begin with Regal Traditions and pick up Parks & Paddocks to see both routes or pick the circuit that interests you the most. There's easy access back to town after each circuit. You'll learn about the history and geography of the area and—of course—about our world-renowned horse industry. Call the Lexington Visitors Center at 859-233-7299 to request a printed copy to be mailed to you.

Want to know more about getting around Lexington? Click here.

Audio Tours from our Public Library

The Lexington Public Library produces several audio walking tours with a variety of topics focused on downtown Lexington. Music plays in between each stop, and you can pause the track while walking between stops. Available on their website.

Guided City Walking Tours

Love to walk? A variety of tour companies offer guided tours of downtown Lexington on foot.

Prefer to tour on two wheels? Check out our Lexington bike map here to learn more about cycling in the Bluegrass.