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215 West Main Street Suite 150 40507

Look At Lexington, Kentucky

You have to see the new Central Bank Center to believe it. - Lexington’s brand new, state-of-the-art convention center is a sight to behold. A visually stunning and versatile venue located in the heart of downtown, Central Bank Center is just a short walk to tons of great bars, restaurants and hotels. - Work with our dedicated team to plan an unforgettable experience for your attendees. From planning assistance and promotional materials, to arranging activities for your attendees, we’re here for you in every step of the planning process. - From Equine and Medical, to Religious and Technology, we have something to offer groups of all types. - 85% of all planners who come to Lexington for a site visit, book their meeting in Lexington. - Named one of THE 100 MOST LOVED TRAVEL DESTINATIONS AROUND THE WORLD by Travel Sentiment Index - Listed as Readers' Digest "One of the Top 20 Places to Travel in 2024" - Listed in Southern Living Magazine's "South's Best Cities of 2024" Central Bank Center Facts: - 200,000 square feet of meeting space - 100,000 square feet of exhibit space - 29,000 square feet of meeting spaces - 24,300 square feet of ballroom space - 55,000 square feet of club and flexible space

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Getting Here

We’re conveniently located within a day’s drive of 2/3 of the U.S. population. Blue Grass Airport offers 16 direct flights and is located within 15 minutes of our hotels.

Distance from airport

  • Blue Grass Airport

    9 mi. from city center

  • Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati International Airport

    83 mi. from city center

  • Louisville Regional Airport

    75 mi. from city center


Local Attractions

Bites of the Bluegrass

Join us in historical Downtown Lexington where we'll take you to the some of the best bites in the Bluegrass! Your foodie guide will lead you on an insightful tour through the city's booming food scene to taste its unique southern flavors. Taste delicious farm-to-fork cuisine and learn about the city's captivating history, architecture, and street art along the way.

Horse Farm Tours

Recreation
It takes advance planning, but there are a number of ways to get on Lexington's most famous private farms, from daily van tours to private guides. For more information, call the Lexington Visitors Center at 800-845-3959, or see the travel article "Horse Farm Tours" in the Idea Guide at www.visitlex.com.
Various locations
Lexington, KY, US 40507

The Mural Challenge

Recreation
has beautiful, imaginative and thought-provoking street art at nearly every turn. Created by high-profile commissioned artists and anonymous painters alike, these colorful murals add to the creative energy of Lexington and are just waiting to be discovered. So take our Mural Challenge! It’s easy, it’s fun, and there’s a free poster in it for you when you’re done.

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Historical landmark
30 minutes away
This distillery is one of America's oldest continuously operating distilleries. Home of the flagship bourbon Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the distillery is gaining international attention for its older bourbons including the Antique Bourbon Collection. The Club House, a log structure, is available for parties and special functions.
113 Great Buffalo Trace
Frankfort, KY, US 40601

Keeneland Race Course

Recreation
15 minutes away
Keeneland is located on a portion of land that was the Keene family’s Stud Farm. Today, Keeneland race course represents Thoroughbred horse racing at it’s finest! With its tranquil setting and lovely stone fences and buildings, this national historic landmark is one of the most genteel and beautiful racetracks in the world.
4201 Versailles Road
Lexington, KY, US 40501

Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Facility

Recreation
20 minutes away
Old Friends provides a dignified retirement to Thoroughbreds whose racing and breeding careers have come to an end. By promoting these one-time celebrated horses through a campaign of education and tourism, we hope to raise awareness of all equines in need.
1841 Paynes Depot Road
Georgetown, KY, US 40324

James E. Pepper Distillery

5 minutes away
After lying abandoned for fifty years, this distillery is back. Using filtered limestone water from the historic distillery well, this place is one-of-a-kind. Tours are available at $20 per person and include the story of the historic brand, time in the distillery museum, a tour of the working distillery and a tasting of the award-winning whiskeys. You can even taste raw distillate right off the still, known as “White Dog,” and then take your tasting glass home. Be sure to take a look at the limestone well before you leave.
1228 Manchester St.
Lexington, KY, US 40508

Town Branch Distillery

Historical landmark
5 blocks away
Alltech's new $9.2 million distillery on the edge of the Distillery District is the first to be built in Lexington in nearly 100 years. This new Kentucky bourbon is called Town Branch Bourbon. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays.
401 Cross Street
Lexington, KY, US 40508

Convention Centers

  • Central Bank Center- Lexington, KY

    Interested in booking an event? Central Bank Center offers spacious areas exquisitely designed to accommodate meetings and conventions, large and small in a pleasing and professional atmosphere.

    • Exhibit Space100,000 sq. ft.
      Total meeting space200,000 sq. ft.
      Guest rooms 1 mi. from convention center1,600

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Additional Information

Listed as one of the Top 100 Most Loved Destinations by Travel Sentiment Index Let us show you why: HORSE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD - Experience the best of bluegrass culture at Keeneland Race Course, offering Thoroughbred racing, food, fashion and more. It blends an intoxicating energy unlike any in the worlds. It’s located just by the Bluegrass airport with 8,500 hotel rooms less than 20 minutes away. This National Historic Landmark is open to the public year round for tours, and racing every April and October. - Take an up-close look at these Thoroughbreds in their awe-inspiring habitat on a Horse Farm Tour. Visit world famous stud farms home of Triple Crown winners, nurseries, vet clinics, retirement farms and more. - The Kentucky Horse Park is a “must-see” attraction for horse lovers. Set on 1,200 acres of prime bluegrass farmland in the Horse Capital of the World, this Kentucky State Park was founded in 1978 and opened to the public as the world’s only park dedicated to man’s relationship with the horse. BOURBON - Come see why Lexington, KY is Bourbonland. Just below Lexington’s surface there’s a limestone shelf, and the natural spring water that passes through it gives this place life. It grows meadows of lush Kentucky bluegrass, nourishes the world’s fastest horses, and it gives our native spirit an unmatched purity that will keep you coming back for more. - Bourbon is a time-honored tradition here in Kentucky—it’s ingrained in our culture. There’s no better place to experience it than Lexington. We have 18 bourbon distilleries within 45 miles of downtown where your guests can get a firsthand look at the history and craft of America’s native spirit. After your meeting, grab a drink at one of the many world-class bourbon and cocktail bars downtown. CUISINE - One of the best ways to experience a destination is through its cuisine, and Lexington is no exception. Lexington’s vibrant culinary scene includes Southern comfort food classics made with farm-fresh ingredients, as well as dishes and flavors from around the world. The fun doesn’t end when the sun sets in Lexington. With charming bars, local breweries, and friendly locals, there’s no shortage of entertaining ways to spend an evening here. Look at Lexington and plan your meeting today.