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Lexington Cemetery
Lexington Cemetery
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Ranked #4 of 9 Attractions in Lexington
5 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Established in 1824, this is considered one of America's most beautifully landscaped cemeteries.
Attraction type  Cemeteries
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Mary Todd Lincoln House
Mary Todd Lincoln House
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Ranked #9 of 9 Attractions in Lexington
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Owner description: The wife of President Abraham Lincoln grew up in this house, which today contains many pieces of her personal possessions.... more » Owner description: The wife of President Abraham Lincoln grew up in this house, which today contains many pieces of her personal possessions. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln visited her family here. Today the fourteen room house contains period furniture, portraits, and furnishings from the Todd and Lincoln families. The property is located in downtown Lexington and has a free parking lot directly behind the house. Convenient walking distance to local hotels and restaurants. Open seasonally March 15th - Nov. 30th. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Ashland: The Henry Clay Estate
Ashland: The Henry Clay Estate
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Ranked #10 of 9 Attractions in Lexington
4.5 of 5 stars 35 reviews
Owner description: The home of celebrated statesman Henry Clay, a 600-acre estate that once grew hemp, tobacco and grain is now a museum and... more » Owner description: The home of celebrated statesman Henry Clay, a 600-acre estate that once grew hemp, tobacco and grain is now a museum and National Historic Landmark, where visitors can tour the 18-room mansion, grounds and beautiful gardens. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Gardens; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  1.8 miles from city centre
Waveland State Historic Site
Waveland State Historic Site
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Ranked #20 of 9 Attractions in Lexington
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Owner description: Experience 19th century plantation life at this historic compound where you can tour the mansion or "big house," see quarters... more » Owner description: Experience 19th century plantation life at this historic compound where you can tour the mansion or "big house," see quarters where slaves lived, visit a smokehouse and other elements of daily life in the Old South. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  5.7 miles from city centre
The Hunt-Morgan House
The Hunt-Morgan House
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Ranked #29 of 9 Attractions in Lexington
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
The former home of General John Hunt Morgan now houses a second-floor Civil War museum.
Attraction type  Military Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
McConnell Springs
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Ranked #35 of 9 Attractions in Lexington
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews

Known as the "Birthplace of Lexington", a nice walking trail leads to a breathtaking natural spring where Lexington was named in 1775. The campsite of William McConnell, upon word... more »

Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  1.6 miles from city centre
Lexington Convention Center
Lexington Convention Center
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Ranked #37 of 9 Attractions in Lexington
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews

This downtown complex includes a hotel, retail center and convention and meeting facilities, a 17,000 square-foot ballroom and an exhibition hall, as well as Rupp Arena, home... more »

Attraction type  Convention Centres
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Latrobe's Pope Villa
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Ranked #39 of 9 Attractions in Lexington
4 of 5 stars 1 review
One of the few remaining examples of the work of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, one of the architects of the US Capitol.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Loudoun House
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Ranked #46 of 9 Attractions in Lexington
4 of 5 stars 1 review

Loudoun House is considered one of the largest and finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Kentucky. Loudoun was constructed by Lexington builder John McMurtry, but now... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
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