The conference hotel is the Hyatt Regency Lexington, located downtown.
Hyatt Regency Lexington
401 W High St
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 253-1234
A code for the block rate for the hotel will be emailed to you upon registration. If you would like to book your hotel before registering, please contact the conference organizers at lrs.8@uky.edu for the discount code. Rooms are limited and will be $179 per night.
Shuttle services between the Hyatt Regency and campus will be provided free of charge throughout the conference.
Transportation around Lexington
- Free Shuttle
- A complimentary shuttle will convey guests from the Hotel to the Gatton Student Center and back again several times each day. Service from the Hotel to UK's Campus will begin at 8 a.m. each day and end at 6 p.m.
- Bird scooters
- Public transportation
- Parking
- Walking or Biking
- Lyft
Things to do
What's it like in Lexington? It's great (at least we think so). Here's some information that can help you make the most out of your time in Lexington, courtesy of the Lexington Visitors Center:
Below are a few specific recommendations of locations and events that may be of interest to conference attendees:
- The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky: The Arboretum is the state’s botanical garden. The 100 acres include the Walk Across Kentucky which includes plants and trees from Kentucky’s seven physiographic regions, The Arboretum Woods, rose gardens, horticulture display gardens and the Kentucky Children’s Garden. Located on the grounds of the University of Kentucky.
- The University of Kentucky Art Museum: The University of Kentucky Art Museum is located at the Singletary Center for the Arts at the corner of Rose and Euclid, amidst our conference activities. An impressive permanent collection is augmented by special traveling exhibits. Admission is free.
- Lexington Opera House: Lovingly restored to its 1887 glory, the Lexington Opera House offers something for everyone: ballet, opera, children's productions, family shows, comedy, music and national Broadway tours.
