Lexington is an absolutely amazing city. It is full of fascinating history and tons of local businessess. It is also a great place for photography. Being in a hip urban area but still being 20 minutes away from farmland is extremely uncommon but provides an interesting opportunity for photographers. As you all might know, I absolutely love photography. So, I decided to share my top 5 favorite places to take pictures in Lexington.

1. The Arboretum

500 Alumni Dr

This botanical garden is exceptional. It is 100 acres and is home to tons of beautiful greenery. When the flowers bloom in the spring, it is almost magical. Definitely a great place to check out.

2. Third Street Stuff & Coffee

257 N Limestone

This coffee shop is extremely popular, especially among Transy students, and is very eclectic. Both inside and out, it is bright, colorful, an almost surreal. (They also have 1/2 price drinks from 6-7 pm that you should definitely take advantage of)

3. Lincoln Mural

247 Water St

A few years ago, Lexington had a ton of murals painted around town. This one is one of my favorites. It is absolutely stunning and is a must see for anyone coming to Lexington.

4. "The Square"

401 West Main Street

Right smack dab in the middle of downtown Lexington, The Square is an indoor "mall" area near Triangle Park. There's a skywalk connecting it to a parking garage, and the inside is full of cool tiling and exposed brick walls.

5. Crank & Boom

1210 Manchester St

I absolutely love this place. While Crank & Boom itself is nice, the area around it is full of incredible graffiti and a huge mural you just have to see in person.