Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Lexington, KY

2297 Executive Drive, Lexington KY 40505, USA

Reservations: +1 (800) 830-5222 US/Canada Toll-free

Telephone: +1 (859) 299-8844 Fax: +1 (859) 299-9688

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Ideal Lexington Lodging at our Hotel near University of Kentucky

Whether you're in town for business or leisure, the Country Inn & Suites Lexington, KY is an ideal lodging choice. Located near LEX Airport, our hotel is convenient to many major corporations, making it perfect for business travelers. Leisure travelers will appreciate our close proximity to the Kentucky Horse Park and several Lexington race tracks. Looking for a hotel near the University of Kentucky or Transylvania University? We are just minutes from both. We are also ideally located near Talon Winery, the Lexington Brewing Company, the Maker's Mark Distillery and many other wineries.

Check out these exciting attractions near our hotel:

Kentucky Horse Park (10.8 miles)
This horse park brings more than one million horse enthusiasts to Lexington each year. Visit a competition or explore the Saddlebred Museum.
Phone: +1 (859) 233-4303
University of Kentucky (5 miles)
One of the nation's best public research universities, the University of Kentucky is a central part of the city. During your stay at our hotel near UK, be sure to check out a sporting event, concert or play.
Phone: +1 (859) 257-9000
Transylvania University (4 miles)
This liberal arts university is consistently ranked and praised in leading national college guides. Our hotel near Transylvania University is perfect for college visits!
Phone: +1 (859) 233-8120
Talon Winery & Vineyards (13 miles)
This historic winery sits on 300 acres of farmland and features an inviting tasting room and gift shop.
Phone: +1 (859) 971-3214
Lexington Center/ Rupp Arena (4.4 miles)
Visit the Rupp Arena for UK basketball games and other events in Lexington. Just four miles from the arena, our hotel is a great place to stay for sports fans.
Phone: +1 (859) 233-4567
Lexington Opera House (4.3 miles)
With ballet, opera, children's productions, family shows, comedy, music and Broadway tours, this attraction offers something for everyone.
Phone: +1 (859) 233-4567
Downtown Arts Center (3.9 miles)
The Downtown Arts Center features a variety of programs to raise money for local visual and performing art organizations.
Phone: +1 (859) 225-0370
The Red Mile Harness Track, Inc. (5.6 miles)
The Red Mile is the second-oldest harness track in the world. Go to a horse race during your stay, or utilize the facility for receptions, holiday parties, concerts, and more.
Phone: +1 (859) 255-0752
The Thoroughbred Center (6.8 miles)
The Thoroughbred Center features excellent training tracks, guided tours, special events and more.
Phone: +1 (859) 293-1853
Lexington Blue Grass Airport (11.6 miles)
Just minutes from our hotel, Lexington Blue Grass Airport features non-stop flights to many destinations, and connecting service to hundreds of destinations worldwide.
Phone: +1 (859) 425-3114

Lexington Distilleries, Breweries and Wineries:

Jim Beam Distillery: Phone: +1 (502) 543-9877
Makers Mark Distillery: Phone: +1 (270) 865-2099
Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center: Phone: +1 (502) 337-1000

Lexington Race Tracks:

Keeneland Race Track: Phone: +1 (859) 254-3412

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About Lexington

Set in the heart of Kentucky, Lexington dates back to 1775, when trailblazer Daniel Boone helped pioneers construct a fort just east of the city limits in modern Boonesboro. Shortly thereafter, others followed, setting up camp at McConnell Springs. When word of the Battle of Lexington (which kicked off the American Revolution) reached them, these settlers named their village after the Massachusetts town and to honor their fellow patriots. Thanks to the area's fertile soil and pristine pastureland, wealth quickly flowed into this frontier community, bringing with it a strong affinity for the finer things in life, from tobacco to the equestrian arts. By 1797, Lexington had its first organized jockey club, a bustling fine arts scene, and a reputation as the "Athens of the West." Today, Lexington is no less fascinating. Among its attractions are monuments to horseracing, including Kentucky Horse Park and Thoroughbred Park; the University of Kentucky and its beloved Wildcats, whose basketball prowess makes Rupp Arena one of the nation's most feared sports venues; a massive downtown reclamation project with scores of specialty shops and restaurants; and historic homes like Mary Todd Lincoln House and Ashland, home of 19th century statesman Henry Clay. During April and October, tradition joins hands with commerce as equestrian competitions swell the city with aficionados and exuberant visitors. As if on a pilgrimage, they come for sport, spectacle, and the appeal of a city whose character is as revered as bourbon, as solid as limestone beneath the bluegrass.

Did you know?

In mid 20th century Lexington, the area around Main and Limestone was home to the town dog, known as Smiley Pete. So favored was Pete that, following his death in 1957, local citizens remembered him with a brass sidewalk plaque. Unfortunately, when renovations were made in the area, the plaque was removed, and now, knowledge of Pete passes on only through word of mouth.