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UPSTAIRS & UNDERGROUND: A WALKING TOUR OF DOWNTOWN LEXINGTON
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2017
Walking Tour from 1:00-4:00 pm
​BBQ & Beer Party from 2:00-6:00


If you've ever strolled through Downtown Lexington glancing at the upper floors or peeking into below street-level windows and wondering what those places are like--your day has come! Get an insider's look at 13 INTRIGUING PROPERTIES located on top floors, below street-level, or hidden in plain sight. This self-guided walking tour includes a mix of living and working spaces; some that have been beautifully renovated and a few that are awaiting someone with the vision to transform them. 

Advance Tickets: $20    |    Day of Event: $25
Ticket price includes entry into each of the 13 locations and a detailed map with information about each location. 

PLUS, a Beer, Barbecue & Music Party under the Nelson St. Bridge from 2:00-6:00 pm.  Entrance is free and open to the public.  For sale will be BBQ by JJ's Meat Shack and beer by Great Valley Farm Brewery. ​ Non-alcoholic beverages will also be for sale. Music to be provided by the local band Amherst Recreation. 
*Please read the Important Notes section below for details about tickets sales, tour route, stairs, etc. 

​Read full UPSTAIRS & UNDERGROUND press release

BUY TICKETS AT 41 S MAIN ST. TODAY!

TOUR LOCATIONS:  (Click here to see a PDF of the Tour Map)

312 S. Main Street
146 S. Main Street
113-1 W. Nelson Street
103 W. Nelson Street
13 S. Main Street
24 N. Main Street
21 N. Main Street
17 Courthouse Square
22 S. Main Street #B01
30 S. Main Street
18 E. Nelson Street Residential
18 E. Nelson Street Commercial
18 E. Nelson Street Makerspace

*IMPORTANT NOTES:
  • This is a fundraiser for Main Street Lexington. All sales are final. 
  • The event will take place RAIN OR SHINE (no rain date). 
  • Same-day tickets will be sold at 41 S. Main Street (former Hallmark Store) beginning at noon for $25 each. 
  • Advance ticket holders may start the tour at any of the 13 locations. Maps available at all locations.
  • You may visit the locations on the map in any order. 
  • No ticket is required for those under 18 years of age. 
  • No ticket is required to attend the Beer, BBQ & Music Party (it is open to non-ticket holders). 
  • This is a self-guided walking tour. Wear COMFORTABLE WALKING SHOES and BE PREPARED TO WALK UP/DOWN STAIRS. 
  • The majority of locations are not ADA compliant and most do not have elevators. 
  • WATCH YOUR STEP at all times. Participants enter at their own risk. 
  • Many locations are private homes and businesses. Please be respectful of the owners' belongings. 
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Tour Map
Thank you to our premiere sponsors:
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Thank you to our other generous sponsors: 
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• The City of Lexington • Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital • Lexington Prescription Center •  Leslie Giles, Realtor
• Lexington, Buena Vista, Rockbridge Association of Realtors • Town-N-Country Cleaners 

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