Brian’s guidebook
Food scene
One of our favorite spots just down the road from us. Great breakfast and lunch menu. They're like family to us. We highly recommend stopping at the Dixie Cafe.
The Dixie Cafe & Quick Stop
108 Keene-Troy RdOne of our favorite spots just down the road from us. Great breakfast and lunch menu. They're like family to us. We highly recommend stopping at the Dixie Cafe.
Southern eclectic fare. One of our favorites is the Hot Brown - offered in it's standard version and a vegetarian version as well. Very affordable, excellent food. There's a reason people keep going back year after year. We certainly recommend a visit if you're looking for local cuisine.
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Ramsey's Diner
4391 Old Harrodsburg RdSouthern eclectic fare. One of our favorites is the Hot Brown - offered in it's standard version and a vegetarian version as well. Very affordable, excellent food. There's a reason people keep going back year after year. We certainly recommend a visit if you're looking for local cuisine.
Excellent pizza - located in the Lexington distillery district. Great atmosphere. If you like pizza then you need to head over to Goodfellas. Located next to Goodfellas are distilleries, cideries, breweries, ice-cream, and other interesting shops.
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Goodfellas Distillery
1228 Manchester StreetExcellent pizza - located in the Lexington distillery district. Great atmosphere. If you like pizza then you need to head over to Goodfellas. Located next to Goodfellas are distilleries, cideries, breweries, ice-cream, and other interesting shops.
Looking for a special evening out? Holly Hill Inn is one stop to consider making. Award winning foods. Menu changes on a regular basis. It's certainly a must if you're looking for a special meal.
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Holly Hill Inn
426 N Winter StLooking for a special evening out? Holly Hill Inn is one stop to consider making. Award winning foods. Menu changes on a regular basis. It's certainly a must if you're looking for a special meal.
A unique donut - a long time Lexington favorite. Be sure to bring cash as they don't accept card or check - the extra effort is worth it. Outstanding homemade donuts using a secret family recipe. You won't be disappointed.
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Spalding's Bakery
760 Winchester RdA unique donut - a long time Lexington favorite. Be sure to bring cash as they don't accept card or check - the extra effort is worth it. Outstanding homemade donuts using a secret family recipe. You won't be disappointed.
Upscale Southern Cuisine. Looking for a nice place to enjoy a meal with that special someone - the Merrick Inn should be on your list to consider. A long time Lexington favorite.
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Merrick Inn Restaurant
1074 Merrick DrUpscale Southern Cuisine. Looking for a nice place to enjoy a meal with that special someone - the Merrick Inn should be on your list to consider. A long time Lexington favorite.
Sightseeing
Approx. 30 minutes away from our cottage - Shaker Village offers historic tours, hiking, and a marvelous restaurant. Step back in time and enjoy the beauty that Shaker Village has to offer.
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Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
3501 Lexington RdApprox. 30 minutes away from our cottage - Shaker Village offers historic tours, hiking, and a marvelous restaurant. Step back in time and enjoy the beauty that Shaker Village has to offer.
Nature center, hiking and not too far away. Really nice hiking trails, several points to overlook the Kentucky River.
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Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
3885 Raven Run WyNature center, hiking and not too far away. Really nice hiking trails, several points to overlook the Kentucky River.
Historic McConnell Springs is located just on the edge of downtown Lexington. Nice hiking with historic elements and a water bridge. A gem just a few miles away.
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McConnell Springs
416 Rebmann LnHistoric McConnell Springs is located just on the edge of downtown Lexington. Nice hiking with historic elements and a water bridge. A gem just a few miles away.
1922 House Vineyards & Winery is an award winning winery. We make a range of wines from sweet, semi-sweet, dessert, dry reds, and bourbon barrel aged. Many of our wines are produced from the vineyard right on property. The winery space is humble, however, the property is beautiful and the wines are excellent.
1922 House Vineyards & Winery
3155 Keene Rd1922 House Vineyards & Winery is an award winning winery. We make a range of wines from sweet, semi-sweet, dessert, dry reds, and bourbon barrel aged. Many of our wines are produced from the vineyard right on property. The winery space is humble, however, the property is beautiful and the wines are excellent.
Historic and beautiful. Meets in the Spring and Fall. If you love horses and history this is a must see.
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Keeneland Race Track station
Historic and beautiful. Meets in the Spring and Fall. If you love horses and history this is a must see.
All things horse related. If you love horses then this should be on the list.
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Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works PkwyAll things horse related. If you love horses then this should be on the list.
Approx 25 minutes away from the cottage this high span railroad bridge dates back to right around the Civil War. Still used today - it's a must see for train buffs. While there be sure and drive down the road to see the lock just below the bridge.
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High Bridge Park
Old Park RoadApprox 25 minutes away from the cottage this high span railroad bridge dates back to right around the Civil War. Still used today - it's a must see for train buffs. While there be sure and drive down the road to see the lock just below the bridge.
Winery
Site of the first commercial vineyard in the United States - just a few short miles away. Beautiful drive as you wind your way up to First Vineyard.
First Vineyard
5800 Sugar Creek PikeSite of the first commercial vineyard in the United States - just a few short miles away. Beautiful drive as you wind your way up to First Vineyard.
1922 House Vineyards & Winery is an award winning winery. We make a range of wines from sweet, semi-sweet, dessert, dry reds, and bourbon barrel aged. Many of our wines are produced from the vineyard right on property. The winery space is humble, however, the property is beautiful and the wines are excellent.
1922 House Vineyards & Winery
3155 Keene Rd1922 House Vineyards & Winery is an award winning winery. We make a range of wines from sweet, semi-sweet, dessert, dry reds, and bourbon barrel aged. Many of our wines are produced from the vineyard right on property. The winery space is humble, however, the property is beautiful and the wines are excellent.