The NOMI House Guidebook

Anne
The NOMI House Guidebook

City/town information

We love Lexington, especially the downtown area where we have lived for 20 years and raised our daughter. Its the best mixture of a small town and up and coming city. I've lived a whole lot of places and I wouldn't live anywhere else.
60 yerel halk öneriyor
Lexington
60 yerel halk öneriyor
We love Lexington, especially the downtown area where we have lived for 20 years and raised our daughter. Its the best mixture of a small town and up and coming city. I've lived a whole lot of places and I wouldn't live anywhere else.
I've worked in Midway for 18 years and its my home away from home. Cutest town around. Gorgeous 20 minute drive from Lexington via Old Frankfort Pike. There are about 10 stores and 7 restaurants in the one block downtown.
38 yerel halk öneriyor
Midway
38 yerel halk öneriyor
I've worked in Midway for 18 years and its my home away from home. Cutest town around. Gorgeous 20 minute drive from Lexington via Old Frankfort Pike. There are about 10 stores and 7 restaurants in the one block downtown.

Food scene

(Next Door) Stella's is one of our favorite breakfast and lunch places. It is perfectly located directly to the left of The Nomi House. They have vegetarian and vegan items marked and can make substitutions. Its small and cozy. They have outdoor seating when the weather is nice.
76 yerel halk öneriyor
Stella's Kentucky Deli
143 Jefferson St
76 yerel halk öneriyor
(Next Door) Stella's is one of our favorite breakfast and lunch places. It is perfectly located directly to the left of The Nomi House. They have vegetarian and vegan items marked and can make substitutions. Its small and cozy. They have outdoor seating when the weather is nice.
(Walkable, on the street) County Club is our favorite and most frequented restaurant in Lexington. It is about a 10 minute walk straight down Jefferson from The Nomi House (just walk out the front door, turn left and start walking). If you like food with lots of flavor then this is the place for you. They have indoor and outdoor seating.
75 yerel halk öneriyor
County Club Restaurant
555 Jefferson St
75 yerel halk öneriyor
(Walkable, on the street) County Club is our favorite and most frequented restaurant in Lexington. It is about a 10 minute walk straight down Jefferson from The Nomi House (just walk out the front door, turn left and start walking). If you like food with lots of flavor then this is the place for you. They have indoor and outdoor seating.
(Walkable, at the end of the street) West Sixth Brewery is at the corner of 6th and Jefferson right across from County Club. They share space with another restaurant called Smithtown Seafood. Both are fun, friendly and laid back.
152 yerel halk öneriyor
West Sixth Brewing
501 W 6th St
152 yerel halk öneriyor
(Walkable, at the end of the street) West Sixth Brewery is at the corner of 6th and Jefferson right across from County Club. They share space with another restaurant called Smithtown Seafood. Both are fun, friendly and laid back.
(Walkable, at the end of the street) Smithtown is connected to West Sixth Brewery. They are about a 10 minute walk from The Nomi House. This is a fun and laid back place suitable for small and large gatherings.
48 yerel halk öneriyor
Smithtown Seafood
501 W 6th St
48 yerel halk öneriyor
(Walkable, at the end of the street) Smithtown is connected to West Sixth Brewery. They are about a 10 minute walk from The Nomi House. This is a fun and laid back place suitable for small and large gatherings.
(Walkable) Upscale delicious dining. Not great for kids. Might want to make a reservation. They have a hidden roof garden that is gorgeous, ask for seating up there.
74 yerel halk öneriyor
Dudley's On Short
259 W Short St
74 yerel halk öneriyor
(Walkable) Upscale delicious dining. Not great for kids. Might want to make a reservation. They have a hidden roof garden that is gorgeous, ask for seating up there.
(Walkable) In our opinion, best pizza in town. New York style, can buy by the slice. Calzones are really good too.
27 yerel halk öneriyor
Goodfellas Mill St
110 N Mill St
27 yerel halk öneriyor
(Walkable) In our opinion, best pizza in town. New York style, can buy by the slice. Calzones are really good too.
(On the block) Located diagonally across the street from The NOMI House is handmade gelato just waiting to cool you off on a warm day.
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Sorella Gelateria
591 W Short St
16 yerel halk öneriyor
(On the block) Located diagonally across the street from The NOMI House is handmade gelato just waiting to cool you off on a warm day.
(On the block) This is a magical event space. They offer cooking events sometimes with reservation. Right down the street from The NOMI House, grounds are stunning.
Apiary Catering & Events
218 Jefferson St
(On the block) This is a magical event space. They offer cooking events sometimes with reservation. Right down the street from The NOMI House, grounds are stunning.
(Walkable) Wonderful French restaurant, owned and operated by an actual French person. Our second favorite place to eat.
29 yerel halk öneriyor
Le Deauville
199 N Limestone
29 yerel halk öneriyor
(Walkable) Wonderful French restaurant, owned and operated by an actual French person. Our second favorite place to eat.
(Walkable) Fun and super causal coffee and lighter fare. Indoor and outdoor seating.
41 yerel halk öneriyor
Third Street Stuff
257 N Limestone
41 yerel halk öneriyor
(Walkable) Fun and super causal coffee and lighter fare. Indoor and outdoor seating.
A true bar, no frills but a cool spot.
33 yerel halk öneriyor
Al's Bar
601 N Limestone
33 yerel halk öneriyor
A true bar, no frills but a cool spot.
Going on 30 plus years. Pizza and more. A University of Kentucky favorite.
31 yerel halk öneriyor
Joe Bologna's
120 W Maxwell St
31 yerel halk öneriyor
Going on 30 plus years. Pizza and more. A University of Kentucky favorite.
This is good Chinese food and they deliver. We've been customers for 18 years and its always good.
China Star Chinese restaurant
196 North Martin Luther King Boulevard
This is good Chinese food and they deliver. We've been customers for 18 years and its always good.
Real French bakery. Serves breakfast, lunch and desserts,
23 yerel halk öneriyor
Martine's Pastries
400 E Third St
23 yerel halk öneriyor
Real French bakery. Serves breakfast, lunch and desserts,
One of our favorites. Fast, cheap and yummy. Eat in or take out.
47 yerel halk öneriyor
Bourbon n' Toulouse
829 Euclid Ave
47 yerel halk öneriyor
One of our favorites. Fast, cheap and yummy. Eat in or take out.
Country cooking. Ramsey's is a local chain. Not the best location but food and service are great. You can order take out too.
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Ramsey's Diners
151 W Zandale Dr
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Country cooking. Ramsey's is a local chain. Not the best location but food and service are great. You can order take out too.
Our top choice for ice cream.
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Graeter's Ice Cream
1925 Justice Dr
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Our top choice for ice cream.
Closest to NY style bagels. Lots of choices and they make sandwiches too.
23 yerel halk öneriyor
Great Bagel & Bakery
396 Woodland Ave
23 yerel halk öneriyor
Closest to NY style bagels. Lots of choices and they make sandwiches too.
One of our favorite places. It's on the way to Midway. Take Old Frankfort Pike and it will be on you right. Can't miss it. Lots of outdoor seating.
66 yerel halk öneriyor
Wallace Station Deli and Bakery
3854 Old Frankfort Pike
66 yerel halk öneriyor
One of our favorite places. It's on the way to Midway. Take Old Frankfort Pike and it will be on you right. Can't miss it. Lots of outdoor seating.
(Walkable) Very close to Nomi House, right across from Rupp Area. Not cheap but good steakhouse.
95 yerel halk öneriyor
Tony's of Lexington
401 W Main St
95 yerel halk öneriyor
(Walkable) Very close to Nomi House, right across from Rupp Area. Not cheap but good steakhouse.
Our favorite BBQ place, takes about 20 minutes to get there.
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Red State BBQ
4020 Georgetown Rd
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Our favorite BBQ place, takes about 20 minutes to get there.
(Walkable) Very popular, busy place. Not my favorite but don't let that stop you.
106 yerel halk öneriyor
Carson's Food & Drink
362 E Main St
106 yerel halk öneriyor
(Walkable) Very popular, busy place. Not my favorite but don't let that stop you.
(Walkable) Known for fancy tacos and craft margaritas.
62 yerel halk öneriyor
Corto Lima
101 W Short St
62 yerel halk öneriyor
(Walkable) Known for fancy tacos and craft margaritas.

Sightseeing

About an hours drive, most of it scenic, to a wonderful and interesting restored community of buildings and culture. Tours and dining available. Guest shop with handmade crafts and an optional riverboat ride available.
92 yerel halk öneriyor
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
3501 Lexington Rd
92 yerel halk öneriyor
About an hours drive, most of it scenic, to a wonderful and interesting restored community of buildings and culture. Tours and dining available. Guest shop with handmade crafts and an optional riverboat ride available.
(Walkable) The Big Blue Pedaler is a party bike that fits up to 13 people. The driver navigates guests who pedal the bike through the streets of downtown, bar hopping to music and playing drinking games. It's super fun. They have all different ways to ride. Google them for info.
Big Blue Pedaler
257 Jefferson St
(Walkable) The Big Blue Pedaler is a party bike that fits up to 13 people. The driver navigates guests who pedal the bike through the streets of downtown, bar hopping to music and playing drinking games. It's super fun. They have all different ways to ride. Google them for info.
(Walkable) Old timey theater, been here forever.
67 yerel halk öneriyor
Kentucky Theatre
214 E Main St
67 yerel halk öneriyor
(Walkable) Old timey theater, been here forever.
(Walkable) Birthplace of Mary Todd Lincoln
70 yerel halk öneriyor
Mary Todd Lincoln House
578 W Main St
70 yerel halk öneriyor
(Walkable) Birthplace of Mary Todd Lincoln
Walkable
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Hopemont, The Hunt-Morgan House
201 N Mill St
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Walkable
LaTrobe's Pope Villa
326 Grosvenor Avenue
Interesting place where you can see cattle auctions. Sometimes they host fun events like chicken swaps. This is a Nomi building. It was built after the previous stockyards burnt down in 2016. There were shops and restaurants here but Covid hit hard and they closed. Hopefully some new places will open up soon. Very close to the Horse Park.
Blue Grass Stockyards
4561 Iron Works Pike
Interesting place where you can see cattle auctions. Sometimes they host fun events like chicken swaps. This is a Nomi building. It was built after the previous stockyards burnt down in 2016. There were shops and restaurants here but Covid hit hard and they closed. Hopefully some new places will open up soon. Very close to the Horse Park.

Outdoor Activities

Beautiful and unique hiking area about 45 minute drive.
136 yerel halk öneriyor
Doğal Köprü Devlet Tatil Köyü
2135 Natural Bridge Rd
136 yerel halk öneriyor
Beautiful and unique hiking area about 45 minute drive.
Beautiful, huge hiking area about 45 mile drive.
185 yerel halk öneriyor
Red River Gorge
185 yerel halk öneriyor
Beautiful, huge hiking area about 45 mile drive.
Apparently we have the longest continuous chain of caves in the US here in KY. We took the regular tour and it was very memorable. They have different tours and hiking area. About 2 hour drive.
274 yerel halk öneriyor
Mamut Mağarası
274 yerel halk öneriyor
Apparently we have the longest continuous chain of caves in the US here in KY. We took the regular tour and it was very memorable. They have different tours and hiking area. About 2 hour drive.
Beautiful garden and walking path on UK campus.
97 yerel halk öneriyor
Arboretum, Kentucky Devlet Botanik Bahçesi
500 Alumni Dr
97 yerel halk öneriyor
Beautiful garden and walking path on UK campus.
You can rent a boat here and spend the day on the lake. Its a small lake but super fun. Only about 35 minute drive.
19 yerel halk öneriyor
Taylorsville Gölü Eyalet Parkı
1320 Park Rd
19 yerel halk öneriyor
You can rent a boat here and spend the day on the lake. Its a small lake but super fun. Only about 35 minute drive.
(Walkable) The Legacy Trail is an extensive group of foot and bike trails that goes all the way from downtown out to The Kentucky Horse Park. The closer you get the Horse Park, the prettier it gets.
19 yerel halk öneriyor
Legacy Trail
Legacy Trail
19 yerel halk öneriyor
(Walkable) The Legacy Trail is an extensive group of foot and bike trails that goes all the way from downtown out to The Kentucky Horse Park. The closer you get the Horse Park, the prettier it gets.
We did this and had a blast!!!
23 yerel halk öneriyor
Canoe Kentucky
7323 Peaks Mill Rd
23 yerel halk öneriyor
We did this and had a blast!!!

Horses

Very interesting tours introducing you to all types of retired racehorses.
48 yerel halk öneriyor
Old Friends Farm
1841 Paynes Depot Rd
48 yerel halk öneriyor
Very interesting tours introducing you to all types of retired racehorses.
Famous racetrack on very beautiful property.
164 yerel halk öneriyor
Keeneland
4201 Versailles Road
164 yerel halk öneriyor
Famous racetrack on very beautiful property.
Fun and educational park. There is something for everyone. There are usually some type of horse shows going on especially dressage, hunter/jumper.
329 yerel halk öneriyor
Kentucky At Parkı
4089 Iron Works Pkwy
329 yerel halk öneriyor
Fun and educational park. There is something for everyone. There are usually some type of horse shows going on especially dressage, hunter/jumper.
One of many unbelievable horse farms. Great tour.
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Three Chimneys Farm
1981 Old Frankfort Pike
10 yerel halk öneriyor
One of many unbelievable horse farms. Great tour.

Bourbon

221 yerel halk öneriyor
Woodford Reserve Damıtımevi
7785 McCracken Pike
221 yerel halk öneriyor
This place is so pretty people get married here. I don't even like bourbon but I found the tour very entertaining. If you only have time for one distillery visit this would be my top choice.
166 yerel halk öneriyor
Buffalo Trace Damıtımevi
113 Great Buffalo Trce
166 yerel halk öneriyor
This place is so pretty people get married here. I don't even like bourbon but I found the tour very entertaining. If you only have time for one distillery visit this would be my top choice.
84 yerel halk öneriyor
Wild Turkey Distillery
1525 Versailles Rd
84 yerel halk öneriyor

Breweries

Walking distance from Nomi House. Pool table.
68 yerel halk öneriyor
Blue Stallion Brewing Co.
610 W 3rd St
68 yerel halk öneriyor
Walking distance from Nomi House. Pool table.
Popular large brewery, lots of outdoor seating.
48 yerel halk öneriyor
Mirror Twin Brewing
725 National Ave
48 yerel halk öneriyor
Popular large brewery, lots of outdoor seating.