University of Kentucky ArboretumCharles Young ParkDouglass ParkLexington Reservoir Number 3 DamChapel Hill Presbyterian ChurchMan O’ War Memorial
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Lexington

Lexington is a city in Fayette district, Kentucky, United States of about 225,366 people. Within 50 km by road there are 177 places to visit: 56 churches, 46 forts & heritage and 22 museums. The must-see places are University of Kentucky Arboretum, Charles Young Park and Central Christian Church.

37.9887° N, 84.4777° WPop. 225,366

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Within 30 km109 places
Within 50 km177
Must-see35
Notable230
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

University of Kentucky Arboretum, park near Lexington
Must-see

University of Kentucky Arboretum

Park · 5 km

Must-see

Charles Young Park

Park · 8 km

Central Christian Church, church near Lexington
Must-see

Central Christian Church

Church · 8 km

Places near Lexington by type

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One day from Lexington

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:20 pm

53 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Lexington
  2. University of Kentucky Arboretumpark · 45 min
  3. Douglass Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Man O’ War Memorialmonument · 2 hrs
  5. Adena Moundpark · 45 min
  6. Charles Young Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Lexington
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lexington?

University of Kentucky Arboretum (park, about 5 km), Charles Young Park (park, about 8 km), Central Christian Church (church, about 8 km), Christ Church Cathedral (church, about 9 km), Mary Todd Lincoln House (attraction, about 9 km), Douglass Park (park, about 12 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lexington?

177 places on Spotwander: 56 churches, 46 forts & heritage, 22 museums, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Lexington?

Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church, about 2 km by road; Trinity Hill United Methodist Church (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Lexington?

Flight 5191 Memorial, about 5 km by road; Ashland Estate (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lexington?

Start in Lexington, visit University of Kentucky Arboretum, then Douglass Park, then Man O’ War Memorial, then Adena Mound, then Charles Young Park, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.