- Our list of the best things to do in Nicholasville, Kentucky, features the top 141 nearby activities — including 65 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Nicholasville, KY has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Food & Drink, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 10 things to do within the city of Nicholasville, KY , followed by 131 popular activities in nearby cities, including Lexington, Danville, Versailles, Richmond, Georgetown, Winchester, Harrodsburg, Lawrenceburg, Frankfort, Midway, Lawrenceburg and Berea
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The University of Kentucky is a public research university that offers a variety of academic programs for its students to complete at the Bachelor's, Master's, and doctorate levels. The location is also the home of the Kentucky Wildcats, an SEC athletic program known for winning several NCAA basketball champion…
12.2 Miles
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401 Cross Street, Lexington, KY 40508
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The award winning producer of beer and spirits, Alltech's Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. is unique in that it is a 'brewstillery.' Taste your choice of 5 beers and 4 spirits as you tour the grounds.
12.4 Miles
The former Kentucky home of President Abraham Lincoln has been preserved with several of her personal possessions available for viewing. The Mary Todd Lincoln House serves as a historical landmark with period furnishings and portraits from both the Lincoln and Todd families.
12.4 Miles
The Lexington Opera House is a live performance facility that hosts musical performances, live plays, and comedy shows. The theater is available to rent for corporate meetings, weddings, and receptions.
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61 votes
500 White Hall Shrine Road, Richmond, KY 40475
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Built at the end of the 18th century and with enhanced with important additions in 1860, White Hall State Historic Site has almost 10,000 square feet and also some modern additions, such as central heating. It can be rented for special events, such as weddings.
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Visitors to the Lexington Cemetery will be able to see that a cemetery can be landscaped in a beautiful and appealing way with many trees, shrubs, and flowers. Notable graves include Henry Clay, Adolph Rupp, and Elisha Warfield.
12.6 Miles
Founded in 1780, Transylvania University is a private university known for its extensive Greek life offerings, with over 70% of its students enrolled in a fraternity or sorority. The institution, whose name athletic rival is Centre College, features a library that was dedicated by Dwight D. Eisenhower.
12.9 Miles
A craft winery located on a vast and scenic campus, Chrisman Mill Vineyards makes a variety of wines, including reds, whites, and fruit wines. The vineyard also hosts weddings and other special events.
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255 Craig's Creek Road, Versailles, KY 40383
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The former home of a Revolutionary War hero, Jack Jouett House Historic Site features a furnished, Federal-style brick cottage and a stone cabin. Guided tours of the home are available along with exhibits, historical reenactments and other events.
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West Sixth Brewing is a brewery that offers free hour-long tours on the weekends where patrons can browse the facility, learn about brewing and sample their flagship beers. Visitors can drink in their taproom, beer garden or patio.