When you arrive be sure to check in at the machine near the front to get your number. This number…read morewill be displayed on a screen and spoken over a loudspeaker when it is your turn. You will have to wait a while, especially if you come around lunchtime (the workers there eat lunch too). I am recently married and came here to change my last name. I waited an hour and a half before my name was called. Once my name was called the process lasted 3 minutes. The worst part is the wait. Bring a book and make sure that your phone is charged and you will be fine. I heard from the security guard that the first of the month is the busiest time.

A very unpleasant woman with dark brown shoulder-length hair and glasses made an announcement…read moreencouraging those without an appointment to leave, stating one person w/o an appointment has been here for 3 1/2 hours. She then waited to collect the tickets of those who decided to give up and was terse if asked any further questions.

i understand people shouldn't go to jail but this staff is the rudest. I called before I went up…read morethere to take my wife her prescription eye glasses and the guy told me that I could bring them but I may have to wait. I said that's fine I'll bring them. Then I push the button so that someone could come and get the glasses and the guy on the speaker got rude and said they were understaffed. First of all not my problem and second of all if you don't like your job, you need to go somewhere else to work. I guess there is not many places you can do absolutely nothing and get paid for it. This place is a joke. I'll make sure I vote for anyone other than this jailer

It is a beautiful building however don't let that fool you!! The staff/corrections officers are…read morethe rudest, arrogant and most disrespectful people I have ever encountered. They never hide their disdain for visitors. What they obviously don't understand is as a visitor most people have never been to a jail before. I certainly didn't know the rules and kept getting different answers from everyone. It took ALL of my composure last night not to go off on the lady at the front desk. She rolled her eyes and shewed every time I spoke. I've never been treated with such blatant disrespect!!

Been working at thos center 17 years (first three years I volunteered) was hired on in 2005 part…read moretime and been here ever since. Great people, kids and place. 20 years and going strong

Nice little town in Lexington. We stopped in here for a show one weekend and we explored the city…read more It is definitely a college town and has a few sights and things to see. Nothing great or different but not a bad little downtown

Lexington is definitely a college town centered around the events hosted by the University of…read moreKentucky. As with most downtown buildings, you will see banks, hotels, restaurants and government buildings. There are a host small parks sprinkled throughout. Triangle Park is definitely a place you should visit because it transforms seasonally. In the Spring/Summer, you will experience the sprawling fountains. During the winter ice skating is available. Because we are a horse metropolis, you will also see horse statues, too.

Yesterday, August 23rd. I took my grandson to the Independence KSP driver's license exam. While I…read morestayed in my truck waiting for him to finish his business, I noticed several men and women (wearing KSP shirts) coming out of the KSP driver's testing building. They were breaking for lunch. What surprised me was one of the ladies got into her vehicle, attached her seatbelt and pull out of the parking space and as she drove passed me she was using her cell phone. MY QUESTION IS...IF SHE WAS TESTING SOMEONE AND THEY USED THEIR CELL PHONE WHILE DRIVING. WOULD SHE FAIL THEM? Rules for thee, but not for me!

This was the fastest and most friendly experience I have ever had while obtaining my driver…read morelicense. In the two other states I have applied for a driver license, it was all day event and signing away your first born child with as much documentation they required. Here in Kentucky, it was a complete different ballgame. I walked in to no line, received a friendly greeting, and was assured right away. It took about 5-10 mins of processing then the lady at the camera called my name before the cashier was even done! Got my picture, took a seat for about 3 minutes and my name was called for my license. I was there all of about 30 mins total, probably even less time. Quite amazing process if you ask me. I'm officially a Kentucky resident!

Kim Wickens spent 10 years researching Lexington the horse, his life and times. An excellent and…read moredetailed presentation at the Farish Theatre in the main library as part of the Kentucky Legends Program Series. The series continues through November. Do utilize your local library. 23

As a former employee of the Library of Congress, I have to admit that I'm a lover of books,…read moreinformation, and libraries. And, the Lexington Central Library did not disappoint! I have to confess though that, on this particular day, I was visiting in order to visit the rotunda which features the world's largest ceiling clock, a 5-story Foucault pendulum, and a frieze depicting the history of the horse on the Bluegrass. Beautiful! It was also clear that this is a "living library" -- with many patrons (including school students), signs for community events, and Ask a Librarian research assistance. There is a parking garage next door (the library validates for up to two hours) and some street parking.

If you are even remotely interested in American history, presidential families, or powerful women…read moreahead of their time, stop scrolling and just go. The Mary Todd Lincoln House is a beautifully preserved window into the early life of a complex First Lady and the turbulent times she lived through. We opted for the guided tour, and it was absolutely the right choice. Phillip was our guide, and he didn't just recite facts. He gave perspective. Thoughtful, objective, and deeply knowledgeable, he handled the complicated dynamics of a slave-owning border state with grace and clarity. He was also incredibly kind in his portrayal of Mary Todd Lincoln, helping us see her not as a caricature, but as a layered, resilient, and deeply human figure. Each room is meticulously curated. Not every item was original to the Todd or Lincoln families, but everything was period appropriate and helped tell the story. The artifacts weren't just on display. They became part of the narrative, which made it all the more engaging. What surprised me most was how much the visit made me reflect on grief ... her profound losses, her perseverance, and the emotional weight she carried as First Lady during the Civil War. It gave me a new respect for her. And even better? My wife, who is not a big history buff, was the one who suggested we go, and she loved it. That says a lot. The whole tour ran a little over an hour and was the perfect pace. Despite the unseasonably hot June day, the air conditioning kept us comfortable, and the staff were welcoming from start to finish. Bonus points for the gift shop, it's small, but full of genuinely cool and thoughtful items. Well worth the money. Perfect for history buffs, curious minds, and even the skeptics. Educational, immersive, and honest. This isn't just a house. It is a home full of stories. And thanks to Phillip, we walked out with a deeper understanding of the people and times that shaped a presidency and a nation.

We wanted to prove to ourselves that we were capable of doing something besides bourbon in…read moreLexington LOL, so we stopped here for a historical fix and were glad we did. For $15 each we could wander through the rooms as long as we didn't touch anything or sit on anything. No guided tour in the morning but there was someone downstairs who cheerily answered our questions. There's a small gift shop. Small but very pretty garden. And everything is nicely air conditioned. Parking lot is small and tight, with overflow parking available next door.