Last updated: 2025-04-22
Lexington’s indoor attractions offer a perfect escape from Kentucky’s unpredictable weather, blending historical charm with interactive experiences. From bourbon heritage to aviation history, these venues showcase the city’s rich cultural landscape without stepping outside.
Whether you’re a history buff, science enthusiast, or arts lover, Bluegrass region’s indoor destinations provide engaging experiences for all ages. Each venue tells a unique story of Lexington’s vibrant heritage and innovative spirit.
Discover Lexington’s indoor adventures right here!
Featured Indoor Activities in Lexington
- Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.
- Explorium of Lexington
- Lexington Opera House
- Keeneland Race Course (off-season tours)
- The Kentucky Theatre
- Mary Todd Lincoln House
- Living Arts & Science Center
- Aviation Museum of Kentucky
Aviation Museum of Kentucky
What to Expect
Kentucky's premier aerospace education and historical preservation center
Description
The Aviation Museum of Kentucky offers an immersive aerospace experience showcasing Kentucky's aviation history through interactive exhibits, historic aircraft displays, and educational programs. Visitors explore vintage planes, learn about aerospace technology, and engage with hands-on exhibits highlighting aviation's rich heritage.
Where: Lexington | More Info: Aviation Museum of Kentucky
Explorium of Lexington
What to Expect
Ten interactive discovery zones for hands-on learning
Description
The Lexington Children's Museum offers an immersive learning environment with ten interactive discovery zones. Children explore hands-on exhibits that encourage learning through play, featuring science, art, and creative activities designed to spark curiosity and imagination for kids and families.
Where: Lexington | More Info: Explorium of Lexington
Keeneland Race Course (off-season tours)
What to Expect
Historic thoroughbred racing facility with comprehensive educational tours
Description
Keeneland offers behind-the-scenes tours of its historic horse racing facility, providing visitors an insider's view of thoroughbred racing's premier venue. Guests can explore racing facilities, learn about equine history, and discover the intricate world of thoroughbred horse racing through guided experiences.
Where: Lexington | More Info: Keeneland Race Course (off-season tours)
Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.
What to Expect
Only brewery and distillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Description
Kentucky's only combined brewery and distillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, featuring award-winning craft beers and spirits. Rooted in a seven-generation family tradition of Irish brewing, the company offers unique barrel-aged beers and Town Branch whiskeys crafted using local limestone-filtered water.
Where: Lexington | More Info: Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.
Lexington Opera House
What to Expect
Restored 19th-century performance venue with architectural significance
Description
Historic downtown Lexington performance venue hosting diverse live entertainment including Broadway shows, concerts, and variety performances. The beautifully restored theater offers high-quality cultural experiences in an architecturally significant space with excellent acoustics and intimate seating arrangements.
Where: Lexington | More Info: Lexington Opera House
Living Arts & Science Center
What to Expect
Planetarium with rotating science and cultural programs
Description
A dynamic community center offering interactive science and art experiences through engaging exhibits, planetarium shows, classes, and workshops. Provides hands-on learning opportunities for all ages, featuring diverse educational programming including mobile outreach and community events.
Where: Lexington | More Info: Living Arts & Science Center
Mary Todd Lincoln House
What to Expect
Preserved girlhood home of Abraham Lincoln's politically influential wife
Description
Historic home museum showcasing the life of Mary Todd Lincoln, offering visitors an immersive journey into 19th-century Lexington and the personal story of Abraham Lincoln's wife. Exhibits explore her sophisticated background, political connections, and complex personal history through carefully preserved artifacts and interpretive displays.
Where: Lexington | More Info: Mary Todd Lincoln House
The Kentucky Theatre
What to Expect
Vintage art deco cinema with specialized film programming
Description
Historic Lexington cinema showcasing an eclectic mix of independent films, classic movies, documentaries, and live performances. Features curated film series including retrospectives, international cinema, and special Q&A events with directors and film experts. Offers diverse programming that spans art house cinema, cultural screenings, and occasional live music concerts.
Where: Lexington | More Info: The Kentucky Theatre
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