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Things to see in Lexington, Kentucky (United States): 9 places and when to go
Lexington, Kentucky is a city in United States with around 265,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly History (3), Museums and art (2), Temples (2). The best known are Aviation Museum of Kentucky, Confederate Memorial in Nicholasville and Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 38.05, -84.5
- Population
- About 265,000
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (3) · Museums and art (2) · Temples (2) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 525 km as the crow flies
What to see in Lexington, Kentucky
The places in and around Lexington, Kentucky, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Aviation Museum of KentuckyAviation museum in Lexington, Kentucky8.9 km
- Confederate Memorial in NicholasvilleHistory20 km
- Mary Queen of Peace Catholic ChurchChurch building in Pennsylvania, United States of America773 km
- Mount Horeb Earthworks ComplexArchaeological site in Kentucky, United States of America12 km
- Central Christian ChurchChurch building in Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America734 m
- Liggett and Myers Harpring Tobacco Storage WarehouseTobacco Storage Warehouse in Kentucky, United States2.0 km
- Potts InnMuseum825 km
- Bourbon 30Distillery18 km
- Hartfield & Co.Distillery28 km
When to go to Lexington, Kentucky
The best time to visit Lexington, Kentucky is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:38
- FebPossible10:35
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:00
- MayBest time14:04
- JunBest time14:38
- JulBest time14:24
- AugBest time13:29
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:54
- DecPossible9:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. In March, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Lexington, Kentucky
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 525 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Frankfort, Kentucky15 places37 km
- Bardstown15 places88 km
- Pewee Valley5 places91 km
- California7 places97 km
- Sheffield7 places103 km
- Belleview9 places108 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lexington, Kentucky?
The best known: Aviation Museum of Kentucky, Confederate Memorial in Nicholasville, Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Mount Horeb Earthworks Complex, Central Christian Church. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Lexington, Kentucky?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22.
How do you get to Lexington, Kentucky?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 525 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Lexington, Kentucky as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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