Built in 1832, the Mary Todd Lincoln House is a beautiful museum in Lexington. This fourteen bedroom house has been restored and maintained well with all the original decor and furnishings. The hallways have family portraits on display and the bedrooms are designed in a classic Victorian style with king-size beds and antique furniture pieces. A great place to spend a day at and see the history this house has to offer.
Located in downtown Lexington is the Rupp Arena, which plays host to several popular concerts, sporting events, family entertainment shows and conventions. The venue is home to Wildcats - the basketball team. Sound and light systems are high-tech and ample parking space is available. The excellent staff re-defines quality service, which is another plus for the venue. Housed within the arena is ‘The Heart', which was conceived after a popular demand for a medium sized space to hold concerts and meetings.
The Aviation Museum of Kentucky was established in 1995 and displays a collection of historic air crafts, documents, pictures and some training equipment. From war planes to vintage airplanes, the museum houses a fascinating collection of the military and civilian aircraft. The museum also provides guided tours to the visitors.
Hunt-Morgan House is a federal style residential home which was built by John Wesley Hunt in 1814. On the second floor of the building rests the Alexander T. Hunt Civil War Museum. The building is full of intricate, architectures and beautiful furnishings. This building was listed down in the National Register of Historic Places on March 14 of 1973.
Visit the Leeds Theater to understand more about the theater culture in the city. The venue is well-equipped with light and acoustic amenities making it a preferable venue for shows. Plays like Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast and many more are scheduled at this space.
Inaugurated in 2014, Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex is a primarily a soccer stadium and is home of the men's and the women's soccer team of the University of Kentucky. This is a regular venue for all soccer games played by the University of Kentucky. The 3368 seater stadium provides an uninterrupted view of the stadium no matter where you are seated and added facilities include restrooms, locker areas, meeting and storage rooms.
Roy Kidd Stadium is a football stadium located in Richmond. This trapezoid shaped stadium serves as the home ground for EKU Colonels Football Team. Inaugurated in 1969, the stadium can accommodate up to 20,000 spectators at a single time.