Lexington, KY - Horse Capital of the World

Shopping Smart: Three Day/Two Night Suggested Itinerary

Here’s a Girlfriend Getaway itinerary that squeezes as many of Lexington’s best shopping options as possible, with a little time to recharge before each destination.

Day 1
Arrive in time for lunch at the Julep Cup at Main and Woodland. (859) 226-0300. Yes, they serve Mint Juleps year round, not just at Derby time! Start your shopping right next door at Julie's Closet. (859) 255-0990. Next, head next to the largest mall in the state: Fayette Mall. (859) 272-3493. There are lots of options for dinner from upscale Mexican at Abuelo’s to a great British pub atmosphere at The Pub Lexington. Tired of walking? Round out the evening with a movie in one of the fourteen theaters at Cinemark Fayette Mall. (859) 971-0718.

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Day 2
Visit the charming Clay Avenue Shops just off Main Street. Lovely cottages have been converted to shops selling everything from fine linens to children’s clothing. Get a coffee treat at Starbucks at the corner of East High and South Ashland, (859) 266-8470, and take a break at nearby Woodland Park. From the park, it’s an easy walk past a number of small boutiques (be sure to peek in at the Black Market and Lucia’s) to Ramsey’s for lunch. (859) 259-2708. Hopefully, you made a reservation for a massage at The Massage Center at Dudley’s Square. (859) 231-1782. Don’t miss browsing the beautiful clothes at Bella Rose just around the corner. If you’d like to eat nearby, Joe Bologna’s, located in a converted church, is a local favorite for pizza. Don’t worry, they have salads, too! (859) 252-4933.

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Day 3
Today, start off with a hearty breakfast at Alfalfa’s downtown, (859) 253-0014, before heading out to the Lansdowne Shops. Need some St. John’s knitwear, or a fur coat? Embry’s is your spot. For resort wear check out Chico’s or the Cotton Patch. Head downtown and treat yourself to tea at the Greentree Tearoom. (859) 455-9660. The tearoom anchors a small enclave of upscale shops: Belle Mason, Trillium and L.V. Harkness and Greentree Antiques. Nearby at The Shops at Lexington Center are more true Kentucky originals: Old Kentucky Chocolates, Parisienne, Sheila Bays Fine Jewelry, the Kentucky Proud Market, Artique, and more. (859) 233-4567.