University of Kentucky, Lexington

Name: University of Kentucky
Address: 769 Woodland Ave, Lexington, 40526, United States

#107 among attractions in Lexington

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The University of Kentucky is a public land-grant research university in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1865 by John Bryan Bowman as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky, the university is one of the state's two land-grant universities and the institution with the highest enrollment in the state, with 30,545 students as of fall 2019. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1865 (159 years ago)Coordinates: 38°1'40"N, 84°30'17"W

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769 Woodland AveUniversity of KentuckyLexington 40526 United States

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University of Kentucky – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Coliseum, Cliff Hagan Stadium, Kentucky Theater, University of Kentucky Arboretum.

0.8 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Memorial Coliseum, Lexington
22 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.
~1750 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Cliff Hagan Stadium, Lexington
9 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.
1.2 miNE
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Kentucky Theater, Lexington
32 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.
0.5 miNE
Park
University of Kentucky Arboretum, Lexington
12 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.
0.5 miNE
Park
Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum, Lexington
12 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.
1 miE
Church
Cathedral of Christ the King, Lexington
26 min walk • The Cathedral of Christ the King is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Lexington.
0.4 miNE
Library
William T. Young Library, Lexington
10 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.
0.7 miN
Museum, Art museum
University of Kentucky Art Museum, Lexington
18 min walk • The University of Kentucky Art Museum is an art museum in Lexington, Kentucky. The collection includes European and American artwork ranging from Old Masters to contemporary, as well as a selection of Non-Western objects.
0.6 miN
Memorial
Memorial Hall, Lexington
17 min walk • Memorial Hall located at 610 South Limestone Street is a prominent building on the campus of the University of Kentucky. It is approximately 17,012 square feet and 130 feet tall.The building's construction was funded by donations and individual contributions over a ten-year...
0.8 miN
Tower
Patterson Office Tower, Lexington
20 min walk • The Patterson Office Tower is a 250-foot high-rise building on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, Kentucky. It is UK's only current high-rise following the 2020 demolition of the Kirwan–Blanding residence hall complex, which had included two 264-foot towers.
0.6 miN
Design, Library
Margaret I. King Library, Lexington
16 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University of Kentucky?

Nearby attractions include Cliff Hagan Stadium, Lexington (9 min walk), William T. Young Library, Lexington (10 min walk), Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum, Lexington (12 min walk), University of Kentucky Arboretum, Lexington (12 min walk).

How to get to University of Kentucky by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Kentucky:

Bus

1628 University @ Cooper Outbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr (2 min walk)
197 University @ Complex Inbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr (3 min walk)