Shopping in Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky is a unique setting. Although Lexington is by no means a small town, you would never know if from the feel and ambience of its downtown area. This is an area dripping with creative expression and historic touches. No wonder some Hollywood blockbusters have chosen it as a filming site!

You will find amenities you would expect to see in cities twice its size, but your interaction with locals will be so friendly, you will swear you have stumbled into a small town. Anything you have gotten a hankering to purchase can be procured. If you want unusual and quality art, collectibles or even clothing, check out Victorian Square, a staple in Lexington shopping since the 1800s.

If a more sophisticated shopping excursion is what you seek, check out The Shops at Lexington Center. There, you can find gifts, apparel, chocolate, and sporting collectibles for the judicious shopper.

Are you looking for something a bit more handcrafted? Then you seek the Kentucky Proud Market, where craftsman from across the state come to offer their goods to the public. You can find food, beverages, and specialty items you cannot find anywhere else.

If you truly want to shop someplace that is distinctly Lexington, try the Parisienne. It opened its doors in 1987, right here in Lexington. The salesclerks still offer the same personalized attention coupled with a wide assortment of a unique style that can only have come from the Parisienne. Or, try a uniquely Kentucky treat at Old Kentucky Chocolates.

A number of remarkable bookshops dot the shopping landscape and offer a curious and uncommon selection of titles on a myriad of topics both old and new. Pottery, antiques, jewelry, and unique gifts and home decor items can all be found by ducking into charming shops and boutiques.

If you get tired taking in all that shopping has to offer in Lexington, take a break in a horse-drawn carriage ride and tour the historic downtown locations.