The club has racquetball and squash courts, a running track, sauna and weight rooms, with special day rates for visitors. For Sports Fans Lexington's passion for basketball is legendary, and Rupp Arena in Lexington Center is home court to one of the top programs in college basketball, the University of Kentucky Wildcats. Tickets are difficult to obtain but you may call the UK ticket office at 257-1818 to check availability. Basketball isn't the only game in town though. The Kentucky Thoroughblades' minor-league hockey team may also be playing at Rupp during your visit.
Tickets are usually available at the box office on game day.
Today, as historically, downtown is the center of cultural life in Lexington. Actor's Guild performs at 139 W. Short St. 233-0663. To find out about other special downtown activities, call the Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau at 233-7299. Places of Worship Visitors to Lexington often remark on the many steeples in the downtown area. The beautiful sanctuaries in downtown house some of the area's oldest congregations.