Lexington (Kentucky)

Lexington is the second largest city in Kentucky, located in the Bluegrass Region. Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington has traditionally been dominated by the horse industry and is also heavily influenced by the University of Kentucky and the state's flagship university and the largest employer in the city. The horse industry has greatly influenced Lexington's culture and scenic beauty; the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University contribute to a college town atmosphere with a richer and more diverse culture than some might expect from its size and location. Lexington's compact central downtown neighborhood is surrounded by historic neighborhoods. Lexington is in the heart of the Bluegrass region of Kentucky and is still home to hundreds of horse farms.

Lexington Halal Explorer

LexingtonDowntown - View of Lexington taken from a helicopter.

History of Lexington

Founded in 1775, 17 years before Kentucky became a state and the fledgling campsite was named Lexington when settlers received news of the Battles of Lexington and Concord which had opened the Revolutionary War just a few months prior. (Many people today assume it to be the other way around, since Lexington, Kentucky, is much larger and more well-known than the eponymous Lexington (Massachusetts) | Lexington, Massachusetts.)

Tourist information

• Lexington Visitors Center | 401 West Main St, suite 104 Main Street & Broadway, in The Plaza shops (formerly Victorian Plaza), across from the Convention Center and Triangle Park. Parking on Main Street or Algonquin St, or in The Plaza garage off Short Street ☎ +1 859 266-8581 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 5PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday during summer

Travel to Lexington

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• Blue Grass Airport IATA Flight Code: LEX 4000 Terminal Drive 38.037503, -84.598329 ☎ +1 859 425-3114 - A medium sized regional airport which has service from Allegiant, American, Delta, and United, with daily non-stop service to more than a dozen cities. It deposits passengers directly adjacent to Keeneland Race Course and just a few miles from downtown. There is express bus service by Lextran, once per hour 6AM Monday - 6PM. All major brands of vehicle rental agencies have service here, and taxis and hotel shuttles are plentiful. International facilities including customs are available, but no carriers operate scheduled international flights; most passengers will go through customs in a connecting airport.

• Louisville#By plane|Louisville (Standiford Field IATA Flight Code: SDF) and Cincinnati#By plane|Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (IATA Flight Code: CVG) are larger airports, each about 1.5 hours drive from Lexington.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Lexington

The nearest passenger train service is Amtrak's Cardinal, with stations in Maysville, and in Cincinnati, Ohio (both about 1.5 hours drive); however and there is only service every other day and both trains arrive and depart at night.

By car

Travellers usually access Lexington via one of the two major interstates that arc around the northern and eastern borders of the city. I-64 runs from east to west, connecting Lexington with the largest city in Kentucky, Louisville, to the west. I-75 runs north-south, connecting Lexington with Cincinnati and Knoxville respectively. Neither interstate penetrates into the city. For access to the far side of the city, use New Circle Road (State Route 4), a loop road of which 3/4 is highway-grade, or during non-peak hours you can just take an arterial road through downtown.

The Lexington area is also served by the Martha Layne Collins Bluegrass Parkway, starting near Versailles (Kentucky) | Versailles and ending at I-65 in Elizabethtown (Kentucky) | Elizabethtown, and the Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway, which starts just east of Lexington and provides access to the Kentucky Appalachians|Appalachian region.

Travel on a Bus in Lexington (Kentucky)

The Greyhound station is on New Circle Road on the north side of town, ten minutes from downtown.

How to get around in Lexington

Lexington is a relatively spread out city, though not large. Unless you are mainly visiting the downtown and/or the University campus (which are within walking distance of each other), you will find that getting around by vehicle is the most convenient method.

Downtown, Main Street divides cross-streets North and South, and Limestone marks East versus West.Addresses downtown usually specify a cardinal direction, which provides a clue to what area of the city it's in.

Travel on a Bus in Lexington (Kentucky)

Bus service is provided by Lextran, which provides service from the downtown Transit Center to many parts of town and the airport. Most mainlines run every 35 minutes during business hours; others run every 35 minutes only during rush hours, every 60 minutes all other times. The newest overhaul of routes and schedules has increased on-time performance of most routes. Buses run Monday to Friday 5AM Monday - midnight, Saturday 7AM Monday - midnight, Sunday 7AM Monday - 9PM. Fare costs $1. If you need to transfer between routes transfers are free and can be attained when paying fare, transfers are good for an hour and a half but cannot be used for round trips on the same route. Buses can be tracked in realtime on Lextran's MyStop website or from Google Maps.

Downtown

Downtown Lexington is compact and easily navigated by foot or bicycle, but the most typical way to get around is by car. Cars can be rented at the airport or at several locations in the city. Taxis should be called in advance as they are not easily hailed on the street. There is a taxi stand in front of the airport. From 6PM to 6AM a taxi stand operates at the junction of Main and Upper Streets, next to the old courthouse.

By car

Lexington's roads form a wheel-and-spokes pattern. Arterial roads radiate from downtown, and New Circle Road (KY-4, sometimes called "Circle 4") forms a circle around the inner city. New Circle Road, an early experiment in urban circumferential expressways, was first built before current zoning rules, so that about 1/4 of it is developed with commercial usage, while the rest is 55-mph freeway with on/off ramps. The radial roads are mostly named after the neighboring towns they lead to (e.g. Nicholasville, Richmond, Winchester, etc.), although as you approach downtown they take on a different name (e.g. Limestone, Main, etc.). Directions in Lexington will frequently start with "Take New Circle to ____ Road (one of the arterials) and then turn north/south...."

Man o' War Boulevard forms a half-circle further outside from New Circle Road; however its lower speed limit and abundance of traffic lights make it less ideal for circling the city.

Like any city, Lexington's traffic can be challenging during rush hours. Nicholasville Road has reversible lanes to help the flow. Be careful and aware of the lights as they change throughout the day to accommodate traffic and rush hour. A green arrow indicates appropriate lanes for driving; white turn only arrows indicate a center turning lane; a red X indicates lanes in use by oncoming traffic. If feasible, try to avoid traveling north on Nicholasville Road during the evening rush hour, as most lanes switch to southbound traffic to allow people to exit downtown. Be aware of driving near the University of Kentucky on basketball or football days. Downtown can be quite congested when UK plays at Rupp Arena, and Tates Creek Road and Nicholasville Road both move very slowly when UK plays at Kroger Field.

Most of the major arterial streets have multiple names, especially as you approach downtown (Nicholasville Road becomes Limestone; Harrodsburg Road becomes Broadway; etc.). This is also true of many smaller city streets (Winslow Avenue becomes Avenue of Champions, which becomes Euclid Avenue, which becomes Fontaine Road). When you ask for directions, many local residents may not know exactly what the street is called where you're going, just remember that the same road may be called any of those at your destination.

Almost all of the arterials, and many smaller roads, are also numbered U.S. Highways or Kentucky State Roads, but no one refers to them by number. The sole exception is New Circle Road, which is KY-4 and sometimes called "Circle 4", but more often called "New Circle".

What to see in Lexington

Founded as HVLS Fan Co., many clients called asking for the company that makes "those big-ass fans". The owner decided to change the name to Big Ass Fans, which stirred up a bit of controversy when he painted the company's name along with a giant donkey's rear end (named "Fanny") on the side of the building. Local residents protested at first, and the airport refused to accept advertising from the company. But eventually people warmed to the new name, and the airport now has a Big Ass Fan installed near the security checkpoint.

• Ashland - Henry Clay Estate - 120 Sycamore Road 38.029322, -84.479960 off Richmond Road ☎ +1 859 266-8581 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 4PM, Sunday 1PM Monday - 4PM; Jan closed, February only open for groups Adults $10, children ages 6–18 $5, children 5 and under free Home of the famous Kentucky Senator Henry Clay, set near downtown Lexington. Beautiful park surrounding the home accessible even if you do not wish to take a tour.

• Boone Station - 240 Gentry Road 37.95170, -84.35694 Richmond Road 1.5 miles past I-75 and then left on Cleveland Road, right on Gentry Road, park is on the left after 0.4 miles ☎ +1 859 263-1073 Opening Hours: April - Oct Boone Station State Historic Site is on 46 beautiful acres in Fayette County. Daniel Boone (1734-1820), known for his role in the exploring and settling of the Kentucky frontier, decided that the settlement of Boonesborough had become far too crowded. In December 1779, Boone and his family established Boone's Station. The park features a 1-mile trail and a grave site where several members of the Boone family are buried.

• Hunt-Morgan House - 201 North Mill Street 38.050214, -84.496429 downtown, in historic Gratz Park, 1 block from Broadway & 2nd Street ☎ +1 859 233-0362 Opening Hours: W-F 1PM Monday - 4PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 3PM, Sunday 1PM Monday - 4PM; weekend hours subject to change Adults $7, seniors $6, students and children under 12 $4 - Built by the first millionaire west of the Alleghenies, John Hunt-Morgan and the house showcases early Kentucky furniture, 19th century paintings, and antique porcelain. The Alexander T. Hunt museum featuring Civil War memorabilia is located on the second floor. The house was built in 1814 when Lexington was known as the "Athens of the West."

• The Kentucky Theatre - 214 E Main Street 38.04482, -84.49545 downtown, 2 blocks from Limestone ☎ +1 859 231-7924 Tickets $7.50; children/seniors and before 6PM $5.50 A historic two-screen cinema with restored architecture and beautiful interior murals located downtown on Main Street. Its schedule tends to emphasize foreign, independent, and art films, plus occasional concerts and panel discussions at the premiers of controversial films. During the Summer Classics Series every Wednesday night a classic film is shown. The theatre has an offbeat side as well, and raucous midnight showings of movies like The Rocky Horror Picture Show draw crowds of nearby University students, adults, and teens every weekend.

• Lexington Public Library | 140 E Main Street 38.0453, -84.4967 downtown, at Limestone ☎ +1 859 233-0362 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 9AM Monday - 9PM, Friday 9AM Monday - 6PM, Saturday 9AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday 1PM Monday - 5PM Lexington Public Library MainLibraryLexington The Central Library is worth a quick look for its art installations. Rose-colored granite covers the facade, and the airy atrium houses a 5-story-tall Foucault pendulum, which tells time using the rotation of the Earth. In front, Phoenix Park offers some nice greenery and fountains, and a small statue of a Bedouin on a camel marks the "zero milestone" and the point from which all distances to Lexington are measured. However and the view is hampered somewhat by construction across the street, which has recently restarted after almost a decade in limbo.

Mary Todd Lincoln House, Lexington Kentucky 3 - Mary Todd Lincoln House, childhood home of Pres. Lincoln's wife

• Mary Todd Lincoln House - 578 West Main Street 38.05126, -84.50277 downtown, 3 blocks Northwest of Broadway ☎ +1 859 233-9999 Opening Hours: Tours Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 3PM mid-March–Nov Adults $10, children 6-12 $5, children under 6 free The two-story girlhood home of Abraham Lincoln's wife, and the nation's first shrine to a First Lady. The 14-room house contains period furniture, furnishings from the Todds and Lincolns, and family portraits.

• Triangle Park - especially at night - 400 West Main Street 38.04895, -84.50056 downtown, in between Main St, Vine St, & Broadway, adjacent to the Lexington Convention Center Opening Hours: Year-round; fountains shut off in winter Enjoy slipping off your shoes or sandals in the summertime and wandering in the step-like fountains that ring the backbone of this park. Get plenty of pictures of the illuminated fountains against the Lexington Convention Center. Events throughout the year include summer movies on alternate Friday nights, a winter ice skating rink, and occasional concerts. Cross the street and talk to the concierge at the Hilton Hotel to book a horse-drawn carriage tour of downtown.

• Waveland State Historic Site - 225 Waveland Museum Ln 37.97114, -84.53687 near Nicholasville Road & Man o' War Blvd ☎ +1 859 272-3611 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday 1PM Monday - 5PM. Tours and museum closed January - Mar, but grounds open year-round Adults $7, seniors $6, students $4, children under 6 free Built in 1848 by Joseph Bryan, a grand-nephew of Daniel Boone and the Greek revival home preserves 19th century plantation life in Kentucky with acres of hemp and grain. The smokehouse, icehouse and slave quarters still stand as outbuildings.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Lexington

Despite the relative small size of this South-North straddling city, Lexington offers a surprisingly delightful palette of interesting activities. Whether you choose to explore some of the world-class and stunning horse farms ringing the city, hit up some of the surprisingly upscale shopping venues, take in a play at the Downtown Arts Center or the Lexington Opera House, tour the oldest university west of the Allegheny Mountains (Transylvania University), catch an insanely popular UK basketball game (Rupp Arena) or sample one of the myriad great restaurants that have sprung up all over town, you can be sure your experience here will not be a bland one.

Local indie magazine ACE Weekly (published weekly) is full of write-ups and advertisements for local events; it is free and available throughout the city.

Festivals

• Woodland Art Fair - at Woodland Park Opening Hours: Saturday to Sunday around Aug 21 (see website) Free admission See 200 juried artists offering every type of folk art and craft you can think of, including painting, woodworking, and stuffed animals. Enjoy live music and entertainment. Your children can work on their own crafts in the Kid Zone.

• Festival of the Bluegrass - at the Kentucky Horse Park campgrounds Opening Hours: First full weekend of Jun, Thursday - Sunday (see website) 4-day ticket $85, 1-day ticket $10-45, 4-day youth (13-17) ticket $45, kids 12 and under free Anyone wishing to experience all that Kentucky has to offer should make their way to this great outdoor music festival held annually at the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park. Great live music from bluegrass legends to newgrass pickers, fun shopping, and great activities highlight this family friendly event

Horses

Lexington isn't called the "Horse Capital of the World" for nothing. The horse industry is Lexington's traditional and most famous trade, and many beautiful old farms are worth a look.

• Kentucky Horse Park - 4089 Iron Works Pkwy 38.15199, -84.51701 7 miles north of the city. I-75 exit 120, or take Newtown Pike or Georgetown Road for a scenic route +1-800-678-8813 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM daily; in winter (November - Mar) closed Monday - Tuesday and some holidays Adult $16 summer/$10 winter; children 7-12 $8 summer/$5 winter; children 6 and under free. Parking $3/day, special event parking $5/day The Park is basically tourist-oriented horse farm and offers a museum, nice walks, views of famous racehorses, and lots of bluegrass (the plant, not the music). There are various horse shows throughout the day, as well as extra activities including horseback and pony rides. The Park is also the host of some very large horse events. Probably the most high profile annual event is the Rolex Kentucky Three Day, a major eventing competition which takes place every spring. The park also hosted the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games. These horse trials are also used as Olympic selection trials so you can expect to see some world class horses and riders.

• There are many horse farms clustered north and west of Lexington. Several companies do daily van tours of private farms, either on guided or customized tours (get referrals from the Lexington Visitor's Bureau). Tour itineraries vary daily and seasonally, but a typically tour might include a stop at one or more farms where you can get close enough to touch some horses (if the conditions are right: no petting young horses that aren't calm enough, or ones that are being taken for training or other duties), a stop at Keeneland race track and/or the Kentucky Horse park, and a scenic drive past many other famous and ritzy farms like Calumet. You can also book your own visits directly. However and these are all working farms, so if you're visiting independently, call in advance to check availability and make arrangements.

• Blue Grass Tours - ☎ +1 859 252-5744 Opening Hours: Spring-fall, Monday to Saturday 9AM and 1:30PM, Sunday 1:30PM. Tours last 3 hours Adults $35; children 12 & under $25; seniors $32. Minimum 4 guests
• Horse Farm Tours Inc. - ☎ +1 859 268-2906 +1-800-976-1034 Opening Hours: 8:15AM and 12:45PM daily. Tours last 3½ hours Adults $35 (in winter $40); children under 12 $26; seniors $33

• Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Farm Tours - ☎ +1 859 260-8687 +1-800-808-9533 Opening Hours: 8:45AM and 12:45PM daily. Tours last 3 hours Adults $35 (in winter $40); children 12 & under $25; seniors $33. Prices may vary during peak times (such as Kentucky Derby) or off season (winter)

• Unique Horse Farm Tours - departs from the Kentucky Horse Park at the Visitor Information Center +1-800-678-8813 ext 4225 Opening Hours: 9:15AM, 12:15PM, and 3:15PM daily. Tours last 2 to 3 hours Adults $35; children 12 & under $15

• Keeneland Race Course - 4201 Versailles Road 38.0468, -84.6080 at Man o' War Blvd, 1 mile west of New Circle Road ☎ +1 859 254-3412 +1-800-456-3412 Opening Hours: Live races April and Oct Year-round tour $10/person, 12 and under free; special tours $30-50. During race meets, general admission $5, grandstands $8-20, indoor rooms $15-65, but if you don't put some money on your favorite horse or jockey, you're missing the point. BETologists are around to explain betting, for beginners and experts alike. Cash bets only (ATMs are available); minimum bet $2. Parking free-$5. The tradition at Keeneland is to dress-up a bit, so no jeans or T-shirts; most indoor rooms enforce dress codes ranging up to "suit or jacket required". Enjoy horse racing in a "days-gone-by" setting. Recent movies Seabiscuit (2003), Dreamer (2023) and Secretariat (2023) have been filmed at Keeneland, which prides itself on maintaining racing traditions in a facility that has changed little over the decades: for example, it didn't install public address speakers until 1997. Keeneland hosts live thoroughbred races only twice a year, with the Spring meet in April and Fall meet in October, but they welcome visitors year round. During races you can choose your level of comfort near the track (general admission, grandstands, or nicer indoor rooms), or tailgate in the free parking lot while watching races on a jumbo TV and wagering. The feature race of the Spring meet is the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes, a prep race for the Louisville#Kentucky Derby Festival|Kentucky Derby. When its live races are not in session, entry is free; you can explore the stadium and walk right up to the race track, watch other races broadcast from around the world, or attend events like the yearling horse sales, where many young stallions command price tags in the millions. Buyers include local horse farms and bidders from Europe, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai.

• The Keeneland Library | ☎ +1 859 254-3412 +1-800-456-3412 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30AM Monday - 4:30PM; during race meets and sales also Saturday 9AM Monday - 12:30PM; closed holidays Free A reference library full of books, photo negatives, and newspaper articles about the Thoroughbred horse and horse racing. There's a small museum area at the front as well as various art inside the library.

• The Red Mile - 1200 Red Mile Road 38.04235, -84.51945 off South Broadway ☎ +1 859 255-0752 Opening Hours: Live races Aug–early-October Admission $2 during race meets The Red Mile hosts harness racing, where horses pull a two-wheeled cart. The one-mile track is made of red clay, whence the name.

Outdoors

• Legacy Trail - ☎ +1 859 425-2255 - When ultimately completed, this walking and biking trail will extend 12 miles from the east side of downtown to the Kentucky Horse Park. The majority of the trail is complete and begins at the North Lexington YMCA (381 West Loudon Ave). Other trail heads are located at Coldstream Park off of McGrathiana Ave, and the North trail head on Old Ironworks Pike across from the campground at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Raven Run - View from Kentucky River overlook in Raven Run Nature Sanctuary

• Raven Run Nature Sanctuary - 3990 Raven Run Way 37.88705, -84.41195 12 miles southeast of downtown ☎ +1 859 272-6105 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM, trails close at 4:30PM A 734-acre park along the Kentucky River Palisades in Fayette County. Great wildflower viewing in the spring.

• The Arboretum - 500 Alumni Dr 38.01649, -84.50154 ☎ +1 859 257-6955 Opening Hours: Dawn-dusk A 100-acre botanical garden located next to the University of Kentucky. This park is jointly owned by the city and university. Two miles of walking paths meander through representations of different areas of the state.

University of Kentucky sports

The UK Wildcats are immensely popular throughout the state (with the partial exception of the immediate Louisville area, where loyalties are divided between UK and its rival University of Louisville) and even more so in Lexington itself. Even if you're not a sports fan, you'll know when it's gameday as the entire town will be dressed to support Big Blue.

• UK basketball - Rupp Arena, 430 West Vine Street 38.04941, -84.50262 attached to the Lexington Convention Center downtown - Tickets $35–$46 face value, but expect to pay illegal scalpers much more, especially for games against quality opponents The Kentucky men's basketball team, one of the most storied programs in all of college sports, boasts eight NCAA championships (most recently in 2012), an undefeated regular season in 2014-15, and leads the NCAA with more than 2,000 all time wins. The team coach (John Calipari since 2009) inevitably enjoys celebrity status around town.

• UK football - Kroger Field, 1540 University Dr 38.02272, -84.50515 - Tickets $35–$46 face value, but expect to pay illegal scalpers much more, especially for games against quality opponents The football program has enjoyed something of a renaissance in recent years, although it continues to struggle to establish itself in arguably the nation's most competitive football conference. Nonetheless and the team frequently sells out the on-campus Kroger Field (recently renamed from Commonwealth Stadium), at least for SEC home games and the major rivalry game with University of Louisville (hosted by UK in odd-numbered years).

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Lexington

Keep an eye out for merchandise marked "Kentucky Proud", which marks it as a participant in Kentucky's buy-local initiative.

• Liquor Barn | The supermarket-sized stores of this local chain make it a good stop for Muslim travellers, with gourmet bakery, Cheese, and deli items, and a large case of Kentucky Proud foods. Of course the many aisles of drink, fruit cocktail, and soft-drinks are also great if you want to take home a special bottle of bourbon or some hard-to-find soft drinks.

There are several major shopping areas in Lexington.

• Nicholasville Road, particularly between Man o' War Boulevard and New Circle Road, is a major center for shopping, with several malls and many smaller stores.

• Fayette Mall - Nicholasville Rd. & Reynolds Rd., just south of New Circle Road - Fayette Mall - Fayette_Mall_(9762982746) - The largest mall in the state, anchored by Macy's, JCPenney, Dillard's, H&M, and Dick's Sporting Goods.

• Adjacent Lexington Green strip mall features
• Joseph-Beth Booksellers - 161 Lexington Green Cir #B in Lexington Green, at Nicholasville Road & New Circle Road ☎ +1 859 273-2911 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 9AM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 9AM Monday - 11PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 9PM An independent bookstore with an impressive selection of books in their cavernous, sunlit interior. Authors on book-signing tours are practically guaranteed to stop at Jo-Beth, and they often have extra copies of recently signed books available.

• Artique | 161 Lexington Green Cir #B24 in Lexington Green, adjacent to Joseph-Beth Booksellers ☎ +1 859 272-8802 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 6PM Award-winning craft art pieces from artists across America. Whether fashionable or functional, thousands of unique creations of wood, glass, metal, jewelry, and more are waiting for you to discover them.

• Hamburg Pavilion - Man o' War Blvd & Sir Barton Way, just off I-75 exit 108 - Hamburg Pavilion Hamburg is a "power center", an open-air, auto-oriented shopping neighborhood with several "big box" anchor stores and many smaller shops like Victoria's Secret and the Black Market. An accompanying residential area sprang up with the shopping complex just at the turn of the millennium. The area continues growing daily; expect plenty of traffic.

• The Plaza - formerly Victorian Plaza - Main Street & Broadway, across from Triangle Park - A block of renovated Victorian buildings that was re-purposed as an entertainment area. Located in the heart of downtown, it is connected to the adjacent hotels and business complexes by raised pedways. Containing primarily upscale clothing, jewelry, and art boutiques, it is worth a visit as much for the interior design as the shopping opportunities. It also houses the Lexington Visitors Center.

• The Plaza also connects via pedway to the Lexington Shops in the belly of the Lexington Convention Center, with the Kentucky Proud Market, a UK Memorabilia store, and more.
• Maxwell/High is streets bordered on the west and north by Maxwell and High streets respectively, containing a myriad of small, primarily youth-oriented independent boutiques as well as several restaurants. Small boutiques includes the Black Market Boutique, Helen's Boutique, Lucia's, Calypso, Mod Boutique, John's Walk Run Shop, and ILO.
• South Lime/Campus Area The bordering downtown campus area features many locally owned restaurants and small locally owned stores. Stop by CD Central for used CDs, new albums, DVDs, wall sized posters, T-shirts from major and local artists, and more. Sqecial Media features many unique gifts from magazines, eclectic books, jewelry, candles, incense, trinkets, and journals. ReBelle is a one of a kind shop featuring all kinds of yarn, locally made clothes, and jewelry.

Halal Restaurants in Lexington

Lexington is home to an astonishing number of independently owned restaurants at all price levels. The city's college town atmosphere and affluent lifestyle contribute to this relatively small metropolitan area's great culinary offerings. Chain restaurants, typical in most American cities and towns, can be found here, as well as a great number of privately owned and operated establishments.

Kentucky cuisine to look for includes the Hot Brown, an open-faced sandwiches of turkey, bacon, and Cheese sauce; burgoo, a traditional game stew with as many variations as there are people who make it; soft drink cheese, a spicy spread of cheddar Cheese and soft-drinks; and bourbon balls, a sort of Chocolates and bourbon truffle with pecans.

Note that smoking is banned in restaurants, bars, and many public buildings in Lexington.

Downtown

• Third Street Stuff & Coffee - 257 North Limestone 38.04953, -84.49267 just off Transylvania University campus ☎ +1 859 255-5301 Opening from Monday to Saturday 6AM Monday - 11PM, Sunday 8AM Monday - 11PM This coffee shop also serves up unique sandwiches. It's a hip cool hang out with an artistic vibe and store inside.

• Bourbon n' Toulouse - 829 E Euclid Ave 38.0364, -84.4981 at High Street ☎ +1 859 335-0300 Opening from Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 10PM All plates are $6.50 (tax included); half-orders are $4.50, and are still plenty of food This popular eatery brings a bit of New Orleans to the Bluegrass. The way Bn'T works is quick and painless: pick what you want from the day's selections listed on the chalkboard menu and then order and pay at the register. Not sure what you want? Just ask them for some samples. Standards include Cajun and Creole classics like étouffée, gumbo, and jambalaya, as well as barbecue sandwiches and a few unique creations. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.

• Charlie Brown's - 816 E Euclid Ave 38.0364, -84.4981 just off UK campus ☎ +1 859 269-5701 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 1AM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 2AM, Sunday noon-midnight Virtually all sandwiches are $6.50 Hip sandwiches restaurant where patrons lounge in sofas and armchairs while chatting in the permanently low lighting. Bookshelves line all four walls and are crammed with old hardbacks; patrons may take any book they please as long as they replace it with another.

• Gumbo Ya Ya - 1080 South Broadway 38.0367, -84.5184 near Red Mile Rd/Virginia Ave ☎ +1 859 252-9292 Opening from Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 9PM Plate of Rice or Pasta with one Sauce $6.75, with two Sauces $7.25; the hungry can get a super size for $7.75 Cajun like no other. Menu changes every week, but standards like White Chile, Gumbo, Jambalaya are usually on, as well as a couple of their good Vegetarian or vegan options. If you are lucky, you can end up there on a day they are dishing up Pazole Stew or Jambalaya Ya Ya. And their famous Yatwich is something to surprise you: sort of a turkey-based sloppy joe with a lemony kick.

• Le Matin French Bakery - 890 E High Street 38.0280, -84.4905 ☎ +1 859 269-1511 - A quaint little bakery that serves up fresh bread, and other items such as lunches, halal-food/desserts/ desserts, and more.

• Tolly-Ho - 606 South Broadway 38.04347, -84.50760 ☎ +1 859 253-2007 Opening Hours: 24/7; closed some holidays and special events Burgers $2.49-7.19, or plain for just $1.25; fries $1.89-5.99; cheddar tots $3.10; milkshakes $2.92-3.71. Be sure to mention if it's your first time A typical college town "greasy spoon" restaurant, "The Ho," as it is called by students, serves classic items like hamburgers (from smallest to largest and the Tolly-Ho, Super Ho, and Mega Ho); shakes; Epic Fries with chili, bacon, jalapeños, and cheese; and the ever-popular cheddar tots. It gets extremely crowded when the bars close around 2:30AM and the line stretches out into the front parking lot.

• Sav's Grill & West African Cuisine | 304 South Limestone ☎ +1 859 368-7287 Opening Hours: Daily 11AM Monday - 9PM West African soups served over Rice or fufu (sticky mashed plantains and cassava). The small menu has beef and Chicken, but also lamb, goat, and several vegan options. The affordable interior doesn't seem to bother patrons, as it's consistently busy around lunchtime.

Around town

• Brontë, A Novel Bistro - Café at Joseph-Beth - 161 Lexington Green Cir #B 37.9966, -84.5255 inside Joseph-Beth Booksellers ☎ +1 859 273-2911 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 9AM Monday - 10PM, Friday 9AM Monday - 11PM, Saturday 8AM Monday - 11PM, Sunday 9AM Monday - 9PM This café is an excellent spot for breakfast or lunch, with a monthly menu of salads, sandwiches, and other entrées inspired by novels or cookbooks available in the bookstore.

• Mousetrap - 3323 Tates Creek Road 37.995590, -84.495756 in the Lansdowne Shops near New Circle Road ☎ +1 859 269-2958 - Serves up sandwiches, soups, and other delectable items available behind a huge glass display case. Always made right in front of you. When you're finished dining you can revel in the shopping part of the store that includes cookware, Chocolates, homemade bread, and more.

• Parkette Drive In - 1230 E New Circle Road 38.031132, -84.453208 1 mile south of Winchester Road ☎ +1 859 254-8723 Opening from Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - closing Built in the 1950s and recently restored to its original condition, this Lexington establishment offers delicious burgers, Hot Dogs, and fried Chicken.

Downtown

• Alfalfa - 141 E Main Street 38.045656, -84.496021 near Limestone ☎ +1 859 253-0014 Opening Hours: Lunch Monday to Friday 11AM Monday - 2PM, Saturday to Sunday 9AM Monday - 2PM; Dinner W-Sa 5:30PM Monday - 9PM The best meat/vegetarian combination to eat Halal in downtown Lexington. The menu will satisfy both Vegetarian and carnivores alike with innovative and eclectic homemade foods. Try their delicious Red Beans & Rice or an Avocado Grill Sandwich.

• Atomic Cafe - 265 North Limestone 38.04936, -84.49297 at E Third Street & North Limestone ☎ +1 859 254-1969 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 4PM Monday - 1AM, F-Sa 4PM Monday - 2:30AM Tropical flair colors this lively restaurant, which sports bright interior murals and rhythmic Caribbean music. The cuisine follows suit, from crisp sweet potato chips to zesty jerk Chicken, tropically-flavored fresh fish, conch fritters, Steaks, and Cuban Beef.

• Cheapside Grill - 131 Cheapside 38.048321, -84.498057 ☎ +1 859 254-0046 Opening Hours: Lunch Monday to Friday 11:30AM Monday - 2:30PM; Brunch Saturday to Sunday 11AM Monday - 4PM; Dinner Monday to Saturday 5PM Monday - midnight, Sunday 4PM Monday - 9PM Thanks to its great, two-level patio—which has its own bar, outdoor heaters, and plenty of greenery—Cheapside attracts frequent downtown crowds. Also accompanying the spacious bar is great food and lots of fun especially on summer nights.

• Columbia's Steaks House - 201 North Limestone 38.048378, -84.494399 ☎ +1 859 253-3135 - A long time favorite in Lexington. With several locations and the original one downtown is the place to be. Back in the restaurant's heyday, professionals and students would line the block waiting for a table. Columbia's is famous for their "Nighthawk" special, which includes an 8-ounce tenderloin smothered in garlic butter, generous baked potato, a Diego salad, and homemade rolls with honey butter.

• Joe Bologna - 120 West Maxwell Street 38.043831, -84.501930 between South Upper Street & South Limestone ☎ +1 859 252-4933 - A moderately-priced Italian located inside an old building that has been home to a church and a synagogue, complete with stained-glass windows and raised pulpit (now a small bar). The square Pizzas at Joe B's is a tradition. Also and the bread stick is awesome—basically an over-sized breadstick accompanied by melted garlic butter.

• Oasis - 837 Chevy Chase Pl 38.028872, -84.491698 near E High Street & Euclid Ave ☎ +1 859 269-6440 - One of the best Middle Eastern places in town! Their Chicken Shwarma is served in a generous portion (that is great for leftovers) that is accompanied by your choice of salad. The hummus and pita is excellent as well. The lunch buffet is expansive with many dishes to choose from sure to satisfy anyone. Worth the trip!

• Shakespeare & Co - 367 West Short Street 38.049405, -84.498918 at North Broadway ☎ +1 859 367-0411 Opening Hours: Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Call for hours. $15-20 A unique, Victorian themed restaurant known for its enormous menu and delicious cocktails. Serves a variety of continental, Mediterranean, and Italian dishes.

Around town

• Bella Notte - 3715 Nicholasville Road 37.98257, -84.52826 just south of Fayette Mall ☎ +1 859 245-1789 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 11PM This local Italian restaurant is inspired by trattoria, gathering places for family and friends. The dimly-lit interior features stone floors and greenery throughout the rooms.

• Columbia's Steaks House - 2750 Richmond Road 38.00788, -84.45374 ☎ +1 859 268-1666
• El Toro - 1917 Nicholasville Road 38.012908, -84.516355 just north of Southland Dr ☎ +1 859 277-2255 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 10:30PM, Sunday 11:15AM Monday - 10PM A classic Mexicana restaurant with all your favorite dishes that serves up delicious food in which seems like mere minutes after you order. A friendly staff and quick service make this a enjoyable trip.

• Hananoki - 3284 Eagle View Ln 38.00001, -84.44299 ☎ +1 859 264-0676 - A great Japanese restaurant with a large selection of sushi.

• Ramsey's - Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11AM Monday - 11PM, Saturday to Sunday 9AM Monday - 11PM Breakfast mains $10-14; Lunch mains $9-10; Dinner mains $9-12 This " Meat and three" is a favorite for Southern cuisine, and is frequently filled to capacity. All ingredients are obtained from local farmers. Breakfast is available all day every day.

• Ramsey's 4053 Tates Creek Center 37.97265, -84.49884 at Man o' War Blvd ☎ +1 859 271-2638
• Ramsey's - 3090 Helmsdale Dr 38.011048, -84.421633Andover, near Hamburg Pavilion ☎ +1 859 264-9396
• Ramsey's - 4391 Harrodsburg Road 37.99632, -84.58548 past Man o' War Blvd ☎ +1 859 219-1626
• 151 Zandale Dr 38.00745, -84.51472 ☎ +1 859 259-2708
• The Chop House - 2640 Richmond Road 38.00934, -84.45613 near New Circle Road ☎ +1 859 268-9555 +1 859 266-2863 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 11PM Great Steaks and chops in a warm, friendly environment.

Downtown

• Dudley's on Short - 259 West Short St, Suite 125 38.048404, -84.497765 near Upper Street ☎ +1 859 252-1010 Opening Hours: Lunch daily 11AM Monday - 2:30PM; Dinner Sunday - Thursday 5:30PM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 5:30PM Monday - 11PM An old mansion that has been converted into a posh commercial complex. Dudley's occupies several rooms and serves American fare.

• Le Deauville - 199 North Limestone 38.048218, -84.494608 at West Second Street ☎ +1 859 246-0999 Opening Hours: Dinner Monday - Thursday 5:30PM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 5:30PM Monday - 11PM; Cafe Monday - Thursday 5:30-midnight, F-Sa 5:30PM Monday - 12:30AM Lexington's downtown French bistro is a convivial place, given to conversation and good food. It shares a name with the city's stylish sister town in Normandy, and it's become quite a culinary destination for folks in the area.

• Portofino - 249 E Main Street 38.043793, -84.493961 near Rose Street ☎ +1 859 253-9300 Opening Hours: Lunch Monday to Friday 11AM Monday - 2:30PM; Dinner Sunday - Thursday 5PM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 5PM Monday - 11PM Italian cuisine with a California accent. Try one of the fabulous Pasta dishes in this renovated warehouse that also features local artwork and great atmosphere.

• Tomo - 848 E High Street 38.029938, -84.489965 Opening Hours: Lunch Monday to Friday 11AM Monday - 2PM; Dinner Monday - Thursday 5:30PM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 5:30PM Monday - 10:30PM Reservations recommended Friday and Saturday nights A Traditional Japanese menu in a sleek modern atmosphere. Excellent dishes include tempura, hibachi Chicken and steak. Of course best known for their sushi rolls. Voted a top sushi restaurant by several publications over the past several years.

Around town

• Asuka Japanese Grill & Sushi - 360 E Brannon Road, Nicholasville, KY 40356 37.955315, -84.532476 Near Man O' War and I-75 ☎ +1 859 543-0010 Opening Hours: 11ː30AM Monday - 2PM, 5-10PM Chefs entertain at this sizable, modern Japanese steakhouse featuring hibachi fare & sushi rolls.

• Hall's on the River - 1225 Athens-Boonesboro Road, Winchester, KY 40391 37.918758, -84.273272 - This classic southern seafood restaurant may be a bit far from town, but the scenic drive down KY-418 and location on the Kentucky River make it worthwhile. Try their famous organic juice Cheese for an appetizer, and enjoy their excellent seafood selection, or play it safe with the very large "Kentucke River" Hot Brown.

• The Kentucky Castle | 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles, KY 40383 38.04755, -84.65983 near Versailles Road & Bluegrass Pkwy ☎ +1 859 256-0322 Opening Hours: Thursday - Saturday (hours unknown); breakfast 8AM Monday - 10:30AM; tours 11AM, noon, 2PM, 5PM, 6PM Dinner mains $18-47. Breakfast $11-18. Tours lunch $35/person, dinner $55, 2PM (no food) $20 Everyone in Lexington knows about the extravagant (and most would say, eccentric) castle on Versailles Rd. Built by a newlywed couple in 1969 and they soon divorced and the castle sat empty and unsold for decades. Finally, new owners and zoning changes allowed the castle to open in 2008 as an upscale bed-and-breakfast, and now as a farm-to-table restaurant, allowing the public their first real chance to see inside the castle walls. They also offer a guided tour of the ornately-decorated first floor and the grounds inside the castle wall, followed by a buffet.

• Malone's - Opening Hours: 11:15AM Monday - 10:30PM daily A local steakhouse chain that "imports" its USDA Prime Beef straight from Chicago. One of the most favored restaurants by Lexingtonians. All locations also have a sports and sushi restaurant.

• Malone's - 3347 Tates Creek Road 37.994930, -84.496512 in Lansdowne Shops, near New Circle Road ☎ +1 859 335-6500
• Malone's - 3735 Palomar Centre Dr 38.003808, -84.570949 in Palomar Centre, at Harrodsburg Road & Man o' War Blvd ☎ +1 859 977-2620
• Malone's 1920 Pleasant Ridge Dr 38.01769, -84.41538 near Hamburg Pavilion ☎ +1 859 264-8023
• The Merrick Inn - 1074 Merrick Dr 37.991871, -84.491783 off Tates Creek Road & New Circle Road ☎ +1 859 269-5417 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 5:30PM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 5:30PM Monday - 10:30PM; cocktail lounge open till 1AM Main courses $16-$32. Reservations recommended Boasts a classy restaurant nestled within the ritzy gated community "Merrick Place".

Coffeeshops

Downtown

• Common Grounds Coffee House - 343 E High Street #4 38.04031, -84.49404 near Rose Street ☎ +1 859 233-9761 Opening from Monday to Saturday 7AM Monday - midnight, Sunday 8AM Monday - midnight Housed in an historic brick building, this neighborhood coffee house attracts a wide mix of folks, from college students to professionals. The laid-back ambience is ideal for lounging and chatting. Hot and cold coffee drinks are featured, along with teas, hot Chocolates, and sodas.

Around town

• Coffee Times Coffee House - 2571 Regency Road 38.00455, -84.52516 near Nicholasville Road & New Circle Road ☎ +1 859 277-9140 +1-877-673-0577 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30AM Monday - 9PM, F-Sa 8AM Monday - 11PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 5PM Excellent selection of whole-bean coffee and loose-leaf tea for sale or drinking on site.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Lexington (Kentucky)

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Lexington

• Kentucky Horse Park Campground - 4089 Iron Works Pkwy 38.1466, -84.5204 7 miles north of the city +1-888-459-7275 $27 Offers spacious sites with 50/30/20 amp electric and water. All sites are 55' paved back-ins with fire rings and picnic tables. Has many extras including a grocery, gift shop and two bathhouses with modern conveniences. Take advantage of our planned recreational activities or catch a game of tennis or basketball on lighted courts, cool off in the junior olympic–size swimming pool, try your hand at pitching horse shoes, croquet, or maybe square dancing in the recreation pavilion. Also has electric primitive and primitive available for those wishing for a more rustic stay. Planned activities are available on most weekends beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Camp has wireless Internet available; first 15 minutes free, various paid time blocks availalble with 24/7 support.

• Baymont Inn & Suites - 2400 Buena Vista Road 38.04223, -84.42510 ☎ +1 859 293-6113
• Bluegrass Extended Stay - 2753 Richmond Road ☎ +1 859 269-4999
• Days Inn Lexington - 1987 N. Broadway ☎ +1 859 299-1202
• Howard Johnson Inn - 2241 Elkhorn Road 38.04371, -84.42316 I-75 exit 110 ☎ +1 859 293-2202
• Microtel Inn Lexington - 2240 Buena Vista Road 38.04255, -84.42693 ☎ +1 859 299-9600
• Motel 6 Lexington East - 2260 Elkhorn Road 38.04304, -84.42316 I-75 exit 110 ☎ +1 859 293-1431
• Ramada Limited - 2261 Elkhorn Road 38.04448, -84.42307 I-75 exit 110 ☎ +1 859 294-7375
• Red Roof Inn Lexington South - 2651 Wilhite Dr 37.99674, -84.51783 ☎ +1 859 277-9400
• Quality Inn Northwest - 750 Newtown Ct 38.076817, -84.493172 ☎ +1 859 233-0561
• Clarion Hotel Conference Center - South - 5532 Athens Boonesboro Road 37.96051, -84.38533 I-75 exit 104 ☎ +1 859 263-5241 +1-800-780-7234
• Clarion Hotel - 1950 Newtown Pike - GPS: 38.09705, -84.485924 I-75 Exit 115 ☎ +1 859 233-0512 This hotel has a huge atrium with indoor swimmingpool and arcade. A restaurant and sports bar are attached. The hotel features a Hertz rental kiosk.
• Comfort Suites - 3060 Fieldstone Way - GPS: 38.013535, -84.556374 ☎ +1 859 296-4446
• Hilton Garden Inn - 1973 Plaudit Pl 38.01977, -84.41435 I-75 exit 108 ☎ +1 859 543-8300
• Holiday Inn Express-Downtown/University - 1000 Export Street 38.03681, -84.51377 ☎ +1 859 389-6800
• Holiday Inn Express-Lexington Northeast - 1780 Sharkey Way 38.06834, -84.53154 ☎ +1 859 231-0656 Located just 2 miles from the center of Downtown and 2 miles from the Bluegrass Airport, this hotel built in June 2008 is perfect for both business and leisure travelers.
• Hyatt Place - 2001 Bryant Road 38.01947, -84.41358 I-75 exit 108 ☎ +1 859 296-0091
• Marriott SpringHill Suites | 863 S. Broadway 38.04039, -84.51306 ☎ +1 859 225-1500
• Ramada Conference Center - 2143 N. Broadway - GPS: I-75 exit 113 ☎ +1 859 299-1261
• Gratz Park Inn - 120 West Second Street 38.04839, -84.49472 ☎ +1 859 559-4853
• Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa - 1800 Newtown Pike 38.09321, -84.48696 I-75 exit 115 ☎ +1 859 231-5100
• Hilton Lexington Downtown Hotel & Conference Center - 369 West Vine Street 38.04811, -84.50035 ☎ +1 859 231-9000
• Hyatt Regency Hotel - 401 West High Street 38.04785, -84.50169 ☎ +1 859 253-1234 Integrated into the Convention Center and Rupp Arena.

Telecommunications in Lexington

The area code for Lexington and most surrounding counties is 859 (which spells out "UKY", a testament to the popularity of UK basketball). Scott County (including the major suburb of Georgetown), immediately to the north, is in area code 502, but calls between Lexington and Georgetown are local. Outside the metro area and the area code is 606 to the east; 502 serves the state capital of Frankfort (Kentucky) | Frankfort. The phone system may be able to correct you if you misuse the area code.

Stay safe as a Muslim in Lexington

The Lexington Division of Police, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), was awarded "Flagship Status" in 2010 for the third consecutive assessment, becoming the first and only municipal police agency in the U.S. to be so honored. The Police department has several special patrol units, including bicycle, Segway, and a mounted patrol.

Lexington's crime rates rank favorably with other cities of its size.

The University of Kentucky campus is patrolled by the University of Kentucky Police Department and is generally very safe. An initiative called "Cat's Path" is comprised of a series of recommended walking routes that span central campus. The routes were chosen due to their frequent use and accessibility to the main campus destinations. Marked with highly visible signage and paw print ground logos and the Cat's Path is patrolled frequently by University Police, both on foot and in special police golf carts.

Travel Next from Lexington

Lexington's central location makes it the ideal base to explore the Bluegrass Region.

Activities

• An hour east of Lexington and the Red River Gorge, offers numerous opportunities for hiking and rock climbing. Natural Bridge State Park features some of the largest stone arches in the eastern United States. Both are located inside the Daniel Boone National Forest.
• Kings Island, in Mason (Ohio) | Mason north of Cincinnati, is an amusement park just under 2 hours from Lexington, famous for The Beast - the world's longest wooden roller coaster for 30+ years.

Small towns

• Bardstown, 60 miles from Lexington, is Kentucky's second oldest city.
• Berea (Kentucky) | Berea, 37 miles south of the city, is a major center for folk arts & crafts. Old Town has many working artists studios, and the Kentucky Artisan Center, just off I-75, serves as a visitors' center and showcases the wares of many regional artisans.
• Danville (Kentucky) | Danville, 35 miles southwest of Lexington, is the "City of Firsts", and the "Birthplace of the Bluegrass" since the first Constitutional Convention in the West was held at Constitution Plaza in 1792 and Kentucky's first Constitution was signed there.
• Frankfort (Kentucky) | Frankfort, Kentucky's capital city, is 25 miles northwest of Lexington.
• Harrodsburg, 32 miles southwest of Lexington, is Kentucky's oldest city. Just outside it is Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, America's largest restored Shaker community, with 34 carefully restored buildings and 3,000 acres of preserved farmland.
• Midway (Kentucky) | Midway is a quaint and colorful railroad town that's "midway" between Lexington and Frankfort; stop for a bite to eat and explore the antique and boutique shops downtown.

Big cities

• Louisville, 79 miles west, is Kentucky's largest city and is famous for—among other things—the Kentucky Derby and the Louisville Slugger Museum.
• Cincinnati, Ohio, is 82 miles to the north. As Kentucky was a slave state and Ohio was free, this route north was one of the more popular Underground Railroad lines leading to the freedom shores of southwestern Ontario just across Lake Erie.

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