Lexington, KY - Horse Capital of the World

Music and Mayhem Weekend: Two Day/Two Night

Take Friday off! This girlfriend getaway includes some options for evening entertainment.

Day 1 Friday
What’s a girlfriend getaway without a little shopping? Start out at Fayette Mall, the largest mall in the state. (859) 272-3493. P.F. Chang’s China Bistro is a good choice for dinner, or head over to Lexington Green next door and check out the seafood at Regatta’s. They often have live music out on the patio overlooking the lake. (859) 273-7875. Enjoy a comedy show at Comedy off Broadway. (859) 271-5653. If theater, dance or opera are of interest, check the calendar at www.visitlex.com to see what might be scheduled while you are in town. Cheapside Bar & Grill will be hopping when you get out. They have live music every weekend. (859) 233-2146.

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Day 2 Saturday
Sleep late. Pamper yourself with a massage or spa treatment at The Spa at the Griffin Gate. (859) 231-5100. Take a short drive out in the country to Jean Farris Winery and enjoy live music on the patio overlooking the vineyards. (859) 263-9463. Have dinner at the bistro there, or head downtown and have dinner at deSha’s at Victorian Square. From there, you are close to tons of great bar hopping options: The Horse and Barrel (859) 259-3771 and Chase Tap Room (859) 621-5831 are both in the same building as deSha’s. The Penguin Dueling Piano Bar is very nearby. (859) 327-3333. The performers build the entire evening’s entertainment from audience requests, so no two shows are ever the same! Top if off with dessert and coffee (or dancing!) at Skybar. (859) 368-7900. The views of the city are lovely, day or night.

Day 3 Sunday
Sleep late. Don’t miss brunch at Jonathan’s at Gratz Park, located in a lovely historic neighborhood, before you head out of town. (859) 252-4949