Excellent personal tour by Kathy. Great place to stop and…read morehear some KY history of the Bryant Boone family. Price is fair and i love love that we were able to walk into each room and see the antiques up close. We were so pleased to find this tour.

We visited Waveland historical site for family pictures. This location is a gorgeous venue. It has…read moremany buildings as well as lush gardens for a picturesque experience!

I didn't think it was exceptional - it was a little run down from my perspective. But my kids…read morethought it was 5 stars so I'll average our scores. There was a pretty good water table that my son played with for at least 1/2 hour. They had a whole section where you could play with different careers. Good crafting section. Age 10 is about where the kids would age out I think...so we were on the border. But mine loved it and give it glowing reviews. I was a bit less enthusiastic, but I'm not the one it needed to impress.

It's been around forever, my daughter is now playing in the same bubble room that I did 30 years…read moreago.

The Equine Art Auction is a lovely afternoon event. While the catalog is limited, there are…read moretreasures to be found for the average collector. Grab a paddle and bid. There was a very nice bounty of charcuterie with little dessert gems and an open bar. Today the event made a gray day brighter. 71

Great service and location. We were seated promptly and then greeted quickly by our server. Great…read moremenu options. Steak and sides were cooked to perfection. Highly recommend

I went to the International Museum of the Horse to see the current exhibit on the history of the…read morehorse in Japan. It would be of interest especially to horse people as much of it honors Japan's great thoroughbred racehorses, including Kentucky bred Sunday Silence who became a sire of note in their breeding industry. There is memorabilia as well as replays of memorable races. This is a temporary exhibit and will be available until year end. 77

Went here on a field trip and it was pretty fun.It was pretty empty the day we went but still…read moreenjoyable. The real winning race horses that they brought out and showed us were cool. Overall an 8/10 would go again

I have visited the museum several times and seen outstanding exhibits. I also thought the shell…read morehouse and grounds beautiful and unique.

Gorgeous space, attentive staff, and a well-curated selection of events and exhibits. I go a…read morecouple of times per season and am never disappointed. Get on their mailing list to stat informed on what is coming next. The most recent exhibit was a fabulous display of Charley Harper's work, made all the better by the addition of local children's art and mid-century modern furniture and decor. Worth a visit any time you are in Lex!

If you are even remotely interested in American history, presidential families, or powerful women…read moreahead of their time, stop scrolling and just go. The Mary Todd Lincoln House is a beautifully preserved window into the early life of a complex First Lady and the turbulent times she lived through. We opted for the guided tour, and it was absolutely the right choice. Phillip was our guide, and he didn't just recite facts. He gave perspective. Thoughtful, objective, and deeply knowledgeable, he handled the complicated dynamics of a slave-owning border state with grace and clarity. He was also incredibly kind in his portrayal of Mary Todd Lincoln, helping us see her not as a caricature, but as a layered, resilient, and deeply human figure. Each room is meticulously curated. Not every item was original to the Todd or Lincoln families, but everything was period appropriate and helped tell the story. The artifacts weren't just on display. They became part of the narrative, which made it all the more engaging. What surprised me most was how much the visit made me reflect on grief ... her profound losses, her perseverance, and the emotional weight she carried as First Lady during the Civil War. It gave me a new respect for her. And even better? My wife, who is not a big history buff, was the one who suggested we go, and she loved it. That says a lot. The whole tour ran a little over an hour and was the perfect pace. Despite the unseasonably hot June day, the air conditioning kept us comfortable, and the staff were welcoming from start to finish. Bonus points for the gift shop, it's small, but full of genuinely cool and thoughtful items. Well worth the money. Perfect for history buffs, curious minds, and even the skeptics. Educational, immersive, and honest. This isn't just a house. It is a home full of stories. And thanks to Phillip, we walked out with a deeper understanding of the people and times that shaped a presidency and a nation.

We wanted to prove to ourselves that we were capable of doing something besides bourbon in…read moreLexington LOL, so we stopped here for a historical fix and were glad we did. For $15 each we could wander through the rooms as long as we didn't touch anything or sit on anything. No guided tour in the morning but there was someone downstairs who cheerily answered our questions. There's a small gift shop. Small but very pretty garden. And everything is nicely air conditioned. Parking lot is small and tight, with overflow parking available next door.

We had a nice time here for a hour or so. Staff was very friendly and willing to answer any…read morequestions. They had some interesting planes to check out up close. You can walk outside on the actual runway and see planes coming and going.

The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming! The exhibits were interesting and one of a kind!!…read moreThe only reason I gave it a four-star review was because the bathrooms were a bit rough. However, other than that, it was a great experience and I recommend!!

I stayed here for a business trip this time around. Handy having a restaurant and bar downstairs…read more The art wasn't as impressive or intriguing this time. There was a lot of empty wall space. But I've heard that since the ownership change, 21C isn't quite the same as far as art goes. I got a basic king room. Bed was comfortable, linens soft and sleek. Had a decent sized TV, a couch, a chair, modern fixtures. The shower was hot and had great pressure. Roomy bathroom. I will agree with some others who say there is a lot of noise outside. A lot of loud trucks with obnoxious mufflers and ambulance sirens. This doesn't bother me, as I've spent the last six years in NYC, but it may drive some crazy. Blackout drapes aren't perfect, but decent. Mine were detached from the track when I arrived, but maintenance fixed it lightening fast. Staff is very professional. Valet is 30 bucks a day, but they are fast and efficient. The cost when I visited in December, right before new years, was about 120 a night (again, valet is 30 on top of that), but room is great and location is right downtown. You can walk to so many great restaurants and bars. Definitely recommend.

An amazing place to stay. The art and galleries they have setup are wonderful. They provide a great…read moreexperience. The hotel staff, especially Micalah at tye front desk, made our stay a six star stay, if we could rate it that high. This was the end of the birthday celebration for my partner. We didn't ask for any special treatment but they went above and beyond!!! The rooms are spacious, comfortable beds. The hotel is centrally located to great restaurants. This hotel brand is one we will visit again.

The UK Singletary center for the arts has always been one of the greatest monuments for art culture…read morein my mind. People walk in and out of this museum, thinking differently than what they would always imagine seeing a different perspective on what life gives seeing the imagination of what people can create from a simple paint stroke to a entire lamp post in the center of the building. UKhas always put in an exuberant amount of culture and art into many parts of Lexington but none more than this place. I remember my first time going into this museum the spring of 2025 with a field trip from my old high school. I originally signed up to do nothing and need to get out of class, but whenever I first went in there, it made me choose UK as a school of art

Free museum with interesting art work! Difficult to find, but once I found it it was lovely!…read moreIncluded are some pictures of the current exhibit