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"I definitely recommend coming hungry because like any good southern mama they are going to stuff you full. This kid friendly joint has a laid-back vibe and is in the heart of one of Lexington’s oldest neighborhoods."

"If you’re looking for free things to do in Lexington, the arboretum is a must see!. A 2.5 mile loop weaves throughout this free Lexington attraction. Pergolas, gazebos, sculptures, and water features are scattered across the grounds of the arboretum and make for a great place to take photos on your travels!"

"Botanical Gardens500 Alumni Drive, Lexington, KY 40503MoreLess Info. The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky is 100 acres and includes a 2-mile paved walk, a children's garden and a visitor's center. Their gardens include home demonstration, rose and fragrance gardens."

"The Kentucky Children’s Garden is a safe 1.85 acre outdoor learning environment designed to help children 2-10 years old discover plants and..."

"Occupying over 216 grassy acres, Jacobson Park has all the amenities you would expect from one of the best parks in Lexington: a dog park, two basketball courts, four volleyball courts, and a sizable disc-golf course. What differentiates Jacobson Park is the large reservoir lake where visitors can rent pedal boats and kayaks; you can also bring your own paddle board. Fishing is permitted from shore or the docks (anyone over age 16 needs a Kentucky fishing license)."

"One of the greatest sites for sightseeing for tourists and locals of Lexington, Kentucky, is Jacobson Park. It is an urban park which has a lot of different things for you to see, not just you alone, for everyone. The park spans across 216 acres and has a mix of modern features and greenery."

"Grand and historic with its Doric columns and red-brick walls, the Waveland State Historic Site is one of the best-preserved examples of the American plantation era still standing in Kentucky. It’s set in its very own square of greenery on the south-western edge of the city, offering a glimpse at the regal lifestyles lived by the area’s 19th-century landowners. A grand example of an antebellum mansion from the era, guests here can tour the opulent interior rooms (once the home of the local Bryan clan) and the sweeping grounds, where an old ice house, some slave quarters and a classic southern smokehouse still stand."

"Waveland is a historic antebellum plantation home that has been restored and reopened to the public. The grounds of Waveland contain the extravagant main house and with three outbuildings, which include slave quarters, a smokehouse, and an icehouse. The home is now operated daily, and guided tours provide education and insight into the family and enslaved peoples who lived and worked on the grounds of Waveland."

"Built in 1847, this plantation gives visitors a sneak peek into the opulent lifestyles of the area’s landowners in the 19th century."

"If you’re looking for free things to do in Lexington, the arboretum is a must see!. A 2.5 mile loop weaves throughout this free Lexington attraction. Pergolas, gazebos, sculptures, and water features are scattered across the grounds of the arboretum and make for a great place to take photos on your travels!"

"Botanical Gardens500 Alumni Drive, Lexington, KY 40503MoreLess Info. The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky is 100 acres and includes a 2-mile paved walk, a children's garden and a visitor's center. Their gardens include home demonstration, rose and fragrance gardens."

"The Kentucky Children’s Garden is a safe 1.85 acre outdoor learning environment designed to help children 2-10 years old discover plants and..."

"From the owners of Thai Orchid Cafe (which I still miss), who started making ice cream for the cafe and ended up having crazy demand for the ice cream, so opened a shop!. They serve ice cream, sorbet, sundaes and even ice cream cocktails at their Distillery District location. The ice cream is very rich – the chocolate is extra chocolately in the most delicious way – and creamy."

"Crank & Boom ice cream started when the owners were looking for a dessert to serve in their Thai restaurant. The ice cream was so popular it became their passion project and they now crank (see what I did there?) out a variety of flavors made in house using local, all-natural ingredients. I’m partial to the Bourbon & Honey and Kentucky Blackberry and Buttermilk flavors."

"Located at 1210 Manchester St., the spot to score desserts, ice cream and frozen yogurt is the highest-rated dessert spot in Lexington, boasting 4.5 stars out of 279 reviews on Yelp."

"Taste why Dickey’s Barbecue has been the world’s best barbecue since 1941!. Try our 6 pit-smoked meats, like our southern pulled pork..."