Where to Staycation in Lexington
Because sometimes your heater doesn’t work and your kitchen sink has one too many dishes piled up. Because sometimes your snow room is full of slushy snow and you don’t want to make the bed.
Because sometimes you just need a break, plain and simple.
We hear ya friend, and we got you.
If getting out of the house sounds like the perfect winter dream right about now, we have good news — you don’t have to go far to enjoy an amazing vacay.
Lexington is home to some of the most unique resorts and hotels in the country, so why not make like a tourist and explore your own backyard?
While people travel from around the world to experience the history and culture of the Bluegrass Country — it’s all just a short drive from home sweet home!
The Kentucky Castle
If you’ve ever dreamed of staying in a castle, you don’t have to book a trip to Ireland to make that wish a reality. Book a staycation at what Architecture Digest calls “The most beautiful hotel in Kentucky.” The Kentucky Castle is a boutique hotel that offers much more than just beauty. In addition to its modern decor and luxurious details, it’s also home to its own farm-to-table restaurant, Castle Farm, and the brand new Kentucky Castle Spa, which sits in a charming cottage and offers a wide array of services such as massage and body treatments, facials, waxing, and even a cryotherapy chamber. Sounds fit for a Queen!
Griffin Gate Marriott
Marriott at Griffin Gate is the perfect destination for a complete weekend of rest and relaxation. A round of golf? A day at the spa? The smooth taste of Kentucky Bourbon? Check! Check! Check! Popular with golfers, Griffin Gate is home to an 18-hole championship golf course, so spend your day golfing when the weather permits or retreat to the resort's full-service spa to indulge the body and relax the mind with one of their locally-famous spa treatments. If relaxing with a drink is more your speed, the hotel has its own custom bourbon you can enjoy at the hotel’s in-house restaurant, Bluegrass Bistro. Want to explore beyond the hotel? Take advantage of its prime location to explore one of Kentucky’s most famous attractions for visitors -- a drive along the Bourbon Trail. Sounds like a delicious time to us!
Shaker Village Inn
It spent the 1800’s as one of the largest Shaker communities in the US, but today Shaker Village Inn is unlike any other hotel experience in the state, or even the world. Rich in history, a stay at Shaker Village is truly more than just a night away. When you book a room at The Inn, you also get access to The Historic Centre, The Preserve, and The Farm. Each of these areas give you an opportunity to explore and learn about the rich history of the Shaker land and people. From discovery treks and daily adventures to seasonal exhibitions on Shaker history, you can choose how active you want your staycation to be. Whether you are returning after a day of exploring, or spending a full day getting cozy inside, you are sure to appreciate the replicas of Shaker furniture that fill each room and the pleasant views of the countryside.
Origins Hotel Lexington
If shopping and dining are at the top of your list for a local stay in Lexington, then look no further than the Origin Hotel Lexington. Located at The Summit at Fritz Farm, this Wyndham Hotel is right smack in the middle of some of the best shopping and dining in the city. With over 60 shops and 20 dining experiences at this outdoor destination, you can have your pick of how to spend your day. Rather spend it indoors? The hotel has plenty to offer you onsite as well. Described as “refined Southern hospitality” the Origins Hotel provides a luxury experience every moment of your stay. Whether it’s the feel of luxury linens on the bed, locally inspired decor, handpicked ingredients at their own restaurant, 33 Staves, or a drink from the carefully curated bourbon list, you will enjoy each little reminder of true Southern Hospitality.
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