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Lexington, Kentucky

Maps, Directions & Tours

Getting Around Lexington


Explore all the places Lexington has to offer with these helpful resources. From mobile-friendly PDF documents to interactive maps, you’ll always know your way around. Worried about parking? Don’t be! Take a look at our parking maps below. 

Walking

Walking Tour Map 
Love to walk? A variety of tour companies offer guided tours of downtown Lexington on foot, or you can set off on your own with this self-guided walking tour.

The Mural Challenge
Lexington has beautiful, imaginative and thought-provoking street art at nearly every turn. Accept the challenge and see how many you can find!

Bites of the Bluegrass
Experience historic downtown Lexington and some of the best bites in the Bluegrass! Your foodie guide will take you on an insightful tour of Lexington’s booming food scene and all of the unique southern flavors it has to offer. Taste delicious farm-to-fork cuisine and learn about Lexington’s history, architecture, and street art along the way.

Big Lex Scavenger Hunt 
At the root of the legend of our famous blue horse is the legendary horse of the mid 1800s named Lexington. Find these ten sites related to the horse behind the legend, and we’ll reward you with a special prize!

Restaurants Within Walking Distance of the Central Bank Center
There are dozens of delicious restaurants within easy walking distance of the heart of downtown and the Central Bank Center.

Walking and Biking Tours
Call VisitLEX at (859) 233-7299 and we will be happy to mail you the popular Historic Downtown Lexington Walk or check out the Blue Grass Trust's Bicycle Tour of Historic Lexington. A number of other neighborhood walking tours are available from the Blue Grass Trust.

Driving and Biking

Driving Tour - Part 1 

Driving Tour - Part 2 

Bike Lexington
A guide to bike lanes, trails and preferred bicycling routes in Lexington.

Downtown and Parking

How to Navigate Parking Downtown
Check out this video from the Lexington Parking Authority showing where you can park in downtown Lexington, including parking lots, parking garages, and meters.

Visitors Center

Find your way to the Lexington Visitors Center in downtown Lexington and meet with a real live "Lexingtonian" Mondays through Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. Visit us at 215 West Main Street, Suite 75 on the lower level, Lexington, KY 40507. Click here to see our location on Google Maps.

If you still need help? Give us a call and talk to a Visitor Information Specialist at (859) 233-7299.