In case you missed it, a three-story, 4,368-sqftQueen Anne Victorian home, built in 1890, just went up for sale in the historic Northside of Lexington. Honestly, it’s gorgeous + that got us thinking — it’s about timewe introduce you to one of our city’s 15+ historic districts.Let’s explore Northside.
This big brick beauty has many of its original features from the 1890s. | Photo courtesy of Jimmy Turek
📰 History
The Northside Neighborhood Association lays out the history of the area here, dating back to the late 1700s + early 1800s. Many of the homes lining N. Broadway were built by prominent 19th century hemp producer, the Sutton Family. Check out this Guided Walking Tour to learn even more about these sky-skimming beauties.
The Northside historical overlay runs up N. Broadway starting at Fourth Street, extends north (away from Transy)to Elsmere Park, and west down West Sixth Street. While those are the boundaries laid out by the city’s Preservation Department, culturally, it expands further.
🏡 Digs for sale
Historic downtown Victorian gem, 420 W. Sixth St. | 4 BD, 3 BA | $874,900 | This house is no different than the neighborhood it’s settled in — historic charm with a modern twist. It boasts the original hardwood floors, stain glass windows, andRookwood–tiled fireplaces with modern upgrades throughout.
West Sixth + Smithtown Seafood are the perfect Northside combo. | Photo courtesy of @westsixth
🍽️ Eat + Drink
West Sixth, 501 W. Sixth St. | Get a tour or grab a pint from one of our city’s first breweries. DYK: this 100-year-old building,known as The Bread Box, used to be Rainbo Bread Factory.
Smithtown Seafood, 501 W. Sixth St. | Need a bite to go with your frosty beverage? Walk next door for some delicious Kentucky Proud fried catfish from Ouita Michel’s Smithtown.
🌳 Parks
Coolavin Park, 550 W. Sixth St. | This park has all the essentials you’d expect — including a picnic area, ball fields, and courts, but the most unique feature — bike polo.
🎵 Things to do
Northside Nights, Castlewood Park, 201 Castlewood Dr. | Kick off your weekends with funk, soul, and R&B music every other Friday at 6:30 p.m. from May 27–September 2.
Food Truck Fridays | Fri., May 13 | 6-9 p.m. | Shilito Park, 300 W. Reynolds Rd. | Free, Price of purchase | Food and drink trucks including Piggin’ Out, J&T’s Italian Ice, Pivot Brewing + more
Poetry Slam | Fri., May 13 | 7-9 p.m. | Kre8Now Makerspace, 305 Codell Dr. | $10+ | Bring your drink of choice to this open mic poetry slam. 🎤
Saturday
Farm Art | Sat., May 14 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | West Sixth Farm, 4495 Shadrick Ferry Rd., Frankfort | Free | Enjoy painting scenes from En Plein Air artists + take a hike on the farm. 🎨
Farm Funday | Sat., Mary 14 | 4-6 p.m. | Seedleaf Community Farm, 150 Northland Dr. | Free, price of purchase | Snag a free hot dog, swap garden tools with fellow green thumbs + shop Seedleaf garden’s vegetables.
Awesome Possum Festival | Sat., May 14 | 2-6 p.m. | Glades Gardens, 530 Glades Rd., Berea | Free | A family-friendly day featuring live bluegrass music, local food, arts and crafts + special visitors from Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge. 🪕
Sunday
Lexington Legends vs. Wild Health Genomes | Sun., May 15 | 2:05 p.m. | Wild Health Field, 207 Legends Ln. | $12 | The Legends go head-to-head with the Wild Health Genomes. ⚾
Rahsaan Barber Quintet | Sun., May 15 | 7-9 p.m. | Base 249, 249 E. Main St. | $20 | Catch this performance of Rahsaan Barber’s acclaimed album “Mosaic” hosted by The Origins Jazz Series. 🎺
Pokey Lafarge | Sun., May 15 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd. | $22 | Don’t miss this songwriter, guitarist, poet, actor + recording artist. 🎶
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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Paving work on Vine Street — between Quality Street + E. Main Street — is expected to begin Mon., May 16 and continue through mid-June. Work will take place at night and the right-hand lane will be closed between Quality Street and Grand Boulevard. 🚧 (Lexington Herald-Leader)
With the Town Branch Trail nearing completion, the flow of traffic will change on Vine Street. The far-right lane will end at Old Vine Street, and a third lane will be added on the left side to ease lane shifts + back-ups. Overhead signage will be installed to communicate the changes. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Active
Runners take your mark. We’re under two months away from the 46th annual Bluegrass 10,000 & Fun Run, and this year’s race will bring something new. Runners who have participated in 15 or more BG10K races will be recognized on a float in the 4th of July Parade. 👟
Explore the Kentucky Horse Park on Sat., June 4 for the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Trail Ride. Riders and their horses will have access to all the trails from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. It costs $45 + serves as a fundraiser for the KHP Tree Fund Initiative. Register here.
Sports
Atlanta Dream guard + former UK Wildcat Rhyne Howard finished herfirst career WNBA gamewith 21 points, eight rebounds, and five three-pointers. She was also the number one overall pick in this year’s WNBA draft. Congratulations Rhyne. 🏀
Outdoors
Calling all tree lovers.Seedleaf is hosting a Fruit Tree Walk and Talk on Sat., May 20 at 5 p.m. UK extension professor Dr. John Strang will take you on a tree tour in the NorthPole Community Garden + Castlewood Community Orchard. Attendees will receive a free fruit tree. 🌳
In Bloom Flower Farm has a special plant sale going on where you can purchase fresh flowers or starter plants for your own flower garden. Orders for blooms such as dahlias, lisianthus, and snapdragons can be placed online here.
Feel Good
Country music singer Steven Cade was in Lexington sharing hope + healing through his “Giving Guitars Tour.” Steven worked with local nonprofit Arbor Youth Services to visit with guests, perform a mini-concert, and give away free guitars. 🎸 (LEX18)
Lexington Parks & Recreation Department +the Do Something Extraordinary Golf Club are hosting Force on the Course at Tates Creek Golf Course, 1400 Gainesway Dr., today at 4 p.m. The event encourages positive relationships between students and first responders, bringing them together for golf and a meal. ⛳
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Patio weather is here and we’ve got our eyes on this new spot — The Rackhouse Tavern at the historic Campbell House. The newly renovated restaurant + bar menu features ~300 bourbons and is also a member of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. We’ll cheers to that.
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