Richmond (Kentucky)



Richmond is a city in the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky, about 30 miles (50 km) south of Lexington. The county seat of Madison County, Richmond is best known as the home of Eastern Kentucky University.

Get in
Arrive via car on I-75, or fly in to Lexington, Louisville, or Cincinnati's airports.

Get around
There are several sites for car rental in Richmond, including an Enterprise, Kwik Kars and Hertz Rent-a-car.

By taxi

 * OK Cabs, phone: 859-624-0492.
 * Colonel's Cabs, phone: 859-624-8294.

Do


Go to a park: Million, Irvine McDoud, The Ravine.

Walk Main Street:Art Attack, Gallery on Main, City Hall

Buy

 * Richmond Centre, 2139 Lantern Ridge Dr. Mall with cinema and food court. M-Sa 9:30AM-9:30PM, Su 10AM-8PM.


 * The Peddler's Mall, 449 Eastern Bypass. Flea Market. Daily 10AM-6PM.


 * Currier's Music, 292 S 2nd St. Musical instruments.

Eat
There are many restaurants in Richmond, including most of the national chains for fast food.



Drink
Most of the city of Richmond is wet, although some areas inside city limits have voted themselves dry. Package sales of alcohol and bars are available.

Go next
Berea - Home of Berea College and known for its many artisans.

Danville - Located to the west of Richmond. The drive along KY 52 passes through scenic countryside.

Lexington - The second largest city in Kentucky is located 30 miles to the north.

Outdoors
Big South Fork National Recreation Area

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

Daniel Boone National Forest