Margaret I. King Library, Lexington

Name: Margaret I. King Library
Address: 179 Funkhouser Dr, Lexington, 40506, United States

#58 among attractions in Lexington

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Facts and practical information

The Margaret I. King Library consisted of three contiguous buildings at the University of Kentucky. A southern and northern addition were added to the original building. ()

Established: 1931 (93 years ago)Coordinates: 38°2'12"N, 84°30'13"W

Address

179 Funkhouser DrUniversity of KentuckyLexington 40506 United States

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Day trips

Margaret I. King Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Red Mile, Rupp Arena, Memorial Coliseum, Cliff Hagan Stadium.

0.9 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Horse track
The Red Mile, Lexington
25 min walk • In the heart of horse country, The Red Mile stands as an iconic sports facility in Lexington, Kentucky, with a rich history steeped in the tradition of harness racing. Known as the second oldest harness racing track in the world, it has been a staple in the Lexington...
0.9 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rupp Arena, Lexington
23 min walk • Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center is an arena located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States.
~1330 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Memorial Coliseum, Lexington
7 min walk • Memorial Coliseum is an 8,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The facility, which opened in 1950, is home to three women's teams at the University of Kentucky – basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics. Before Rupp Arena opened in 1976, it also housed the men's basketball team.
0.7 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Cliff Hagan Stadium, Lexington
18 min walk • Cliff Hagan Stadium is a baseball stadium located in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Cliff Hagan Stadium or better known to Kentucky Wildcat baseball fans as “The Cliff” is on the Southwest side of the University’s campus, two blocks away from Kroger Field.
0.7 miNE
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Kentucky Theater, Lexington
18 min walk • The Kentucky Theatre is a historic cinema in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States, that first opened in October 1922. The building is currently owned by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and leased to a non-profit that shows films and hosts concerts and events.
0.8 miNE
Italianate architecture
Higgins Block, Lexington
20 min walk • The Higgins Block, also known as the Fayette Cigar Store, in Lexington, Kentucky, is a 3-story brick building designed by John McMurtry and constructed in 1872.
0.9 miN
Opera, Concerts and shows, Theater
Lexington Opera House, Lexington
24 min walk • The Lexington Opera House is a theatre located at 401 West Short Street in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1886, the Opera House replaced the former theatre, located on the corner of Main and Broadway, after fire destroyed it in January 1886.
~1620 ftSE
Park
University of Kentucky Arboretum, Lexington
8 min walk • The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, 40 hectares or 100 acres, is located at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. It is open to the public from dawn to dusk every day of the year. The Arboretum hosts 18 tree species native to Kentucky, as well as 80 other native Kentucky plant species.
~1620 ftSE
Park
Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum, Lexington
8 min walk • The Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum 4 acres is a non-profit arboretum located at the Garden Club of Kentucky, Inc.'s State Headquarters, 616 Pleasant Street, Paris, Kentucky. The Arboretum is open to the public, sunrise to sunset, free of charge.
0.8 miN
Music venue, Nightlife
The Dame, Lexington
20 min walk • The Dame was a music hall in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States. The venue hosted live music seven nights a week from local, regional, and national headlining acts. Nick Sprouse and Cole Skinner served as talent buyers.
~1600 ftS
Library
William T. Young Library, Lexington
8 min walk • The William T. Young Library is located on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. It is named for William T. Young, a prominent local businessman, horse breeder, philanthropist and alumnus of the university, who began fundraising efforts with a donation of $5 million.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Margaret I. King Library?

Nearby attractions include Anderson Tower, Lexington (4 min walk), Department of Geography, Lexington (4 min walk), University of Kentucky Art Museum, Lexington (4 min walk), Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington (4 min walk).

How to get to Margaret I. King Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Margaret I. King Library:

Bus

198 University @ Huguelet Inbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr (10 min walk)
1629 - Hilltop @ Woodland Outbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr (10 min walk)