Fayette Mall is maybe the best mall in Kentucky - amazing selection, including top brands, large…read moredepartment stores, and local food and stores as well. I spend WAY too much here, but it is such a reminiscent experience for a millenial who grew up in malls!

This is the only mall we have in Lexington or the surrounding area. I live in Mount Sterling and…read moreit takes me about an hour to get to this mall. It's a little irritating that Starbucks is no longer in the mall, there is an old-school coffee, but when you're craving your tried and true drink you can no longer pick it up while shopping. They need more directories on where the stores are, I went last weekend and I could not find the store I was looking for. Overall, we have some good store choices, but I'd like to see Starbucks come back,

Central Bank Center is a great place for a convention! The location is right in the middle of…read moredowntown Lexington - with lots of parking available for guests. My husband and I drove down from Cincinnati on a Saturday for Lexington Comic Con - and we had no trouble finding nearby (FREE) street parking! We got into the check-in line around noon - which stretched up and down the main, concrete stairs. Despite the long queue, we never stopped moving, which made it seem like we weren't waiting as long as we did (just under 40 minutes). The interior is laid out well - with signage throughout. The convention itself was distributed among the three floors, with photo opps and autographs on the first floor, panels on the second floor, and shopping on the third floor. The food court is a bit of a walk from the main floors, but it's easy to find, and had plenty of options and seating available. Despite all of the space to spread out - much of this convention felt crowded. That wasn't an issue for us, since we were expecting as much, but just something to keep in mind if you're still easing back in to events with large amounts of people. I also want to note this venue's commitment to sustainability. Waste receptacles throughout Central Bank Center are made of recycled milk cartons (which is denoted by little stickers). I would definitely return to Central Bank Center and/or Rupp Arena the next time they're hosting LexCon (or another cool convention!)

This is a really nice convention center! We had just come here for Lexington Comic Con after it had…read moremoved out of Rupp Arena. The layout is a bit different, with multiple floors and a large room for each floor. A lot of the building still seemed to be under construction, but everywhere was pretty accessible and was in nice condition. The outside of the center is beautiful... large fountains and a park space nearby...we loved it! There is also a big, outdoor parking lot by the door that makes for easy parking. It's a great place for any big events happening in Lexington!

Super cute store with adorable options galore! If you love Reese Witherspoon, brands like Jack…read moreRogers, or anything blue and pink, come check out this store! Things can be a bit pricey but it's always worth a look!

I absolutely love Draper James! I have followed the line/stores on social media forever (along with…read moreReese Witherspoon), so when they put this location in Lexington I was so excited! I have visited numerous times since they've been opened, and every visit has been great! The staff are all super nice. Draper James is definitely a more upscale store, but you wouldn't feel out of place at all based on the way the employees treat everyone. They're all so nice, and they definitely throw on that Southern charm that Draper James embodies. You'll be offered a sweet tea as you enter the store, and the staff are always there to help if you need anything else. The merchandise is super cute! Many of the items are expensive, but the sales are good and you can find smaller gift items for affordable prices. One thing I have in common with Reese Witherspoon is that we both have Frenchies, so I love the fact that Draper James carries merchandise with French Bulldogs on it! It's one of my favorite things about the shop! That, and all of the Dolly Parton stuff. Another thing I have in common with Reese Witherspoon, that Dolly love. If you're window shopping, shopping for yourself, or shopping for gifts, Draper James is a great store to check out! If you haven't been in give it a shot, at least walk in and look around, trust me it's super cute and the staff are all extremely friendly. Plus, if you love Dolly Parton and/or Frenchies, then this is definitely the store for you!

Honestly, I am just not a fan of Vineyard Vines. I don't shop the merchandise anywhere, but I…read morestepped into this store with my cousin, because she wanted to look around. The staff didn't speak to either of us. Not to welcome us into the store, or to ask if we needed any assistance. The store is clean and well organized. But, I highly doubt I'll find myself back here for any reason.

As far as Vineyard Vines stores go this one has a good selection of men's/women's/and kids…read moreclothing. The staff was very friendly and not pushy or overbearing like some places can be. The parking is the only thing that I can say isn't great, but they can't help that.

There is not much left. There is a very nice Bon Worth store. They have a very nice Peddlers mall…read more They have a nice shoe store and a movie theater. Apparently this place use to have a lot of stores when they first opened but now they do not have much. However it still is worth a visit

Granted, you are bound to run into some pretentious Lexington people here, but the owner, Mary,…read moremakes all shoppers feel welcome. I come here for gifts maybe twice a year, and I wish I could be here more often. Mulberry and Lime (M-L) is a great store in an historic family home on Limestone Street in downtown Lexington. What I like about the store is both the display and the quality of the goods. No mass-produced, made in China disposable crap here. The emphas is on quality linens, writing paper, gifts, and china, and artwork M-L has a wedding registry, carries antiques, and there is a great selection of local art. This is a great place to get a gift for a female friend, a wife, a mother, a daughter, but there is cool stuff for men here, too. The owner is preservation-minded which makes me like her all the more, and the gift wrap is unique. You'll have no problem finding the store next to the Sayre School. There are always textiles hanging from the line in front to signal that M-L is open. This is the kind of store Lexington deserves. If only M-L had a small place to eat or have a drink, I think more people would come to this Lexington gem. I like the Moe's bowtie selections, and now there is some great art from Lexington artist Tuska. The giftwarap is always great. Hats off to this locally owned business.

I was bit underwhelmed by this place. Thrifting in Kentucky is unmatched and I had high hopes based…read moreon some online posted. However, this was more new than old and less of the vintage clothing that I was looking for. There was a lot to see but thing really that I was personally looking for which was vintage glass, Harley tees, vintage race/nascar tee and old teacups. It's super hot upstairs making that whole part pretty unpleasant and it was only in the mid 70s temperature wise when I went. In my opinion, this is shippable if you only have a short time in town.

Your typical peddlers mall but with a lot more ground to cover. Love the two story aspect. I'm…read morepretty sure there's something for everyone here. I love antiquing & browsing through the booths. They have a couple vending machines & restrooms if you need them. The line gets long fast but it moved pretty quick. Overall it was a fun afternoon browsing. We would definitely go again sometime.

What a special surprise! I stopped in on a Friday morning while visiting out of town. I was super…read moreimpressed at the various sizes and current styles they carried. Prices were on point as well! The sales associates were friendly and super helpful. 100% would come back!

Nestled in the heart of downtown Lawrenceburg, Sweet Mash Southern Goods gives you everything great…read moreabout the great commonwealth of Kentucky. Everything from bourbon-related/themed foods/glassware to locally made jewelry to fun t-shirts and home goods can be found here. It's a sponsor of the official Kentucky Bourbon Trail, and they display their sign proudly on their storefront. I didn't leave with any purchases the day I visited (thanks to my numerous distillery purchases), but I highly recommend this as a stopping point in case something speaks to you. It's the cutest shop that takes pride in sourcing their goodies from all over the area.