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Rupp Arena


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 33 attractions in Lexington
Traveler Description: Sports and entertainment center seats 23,600 spectators and serves as home to the University of Kentucky Men's Basketball team.
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Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field
Address: 432 West Vine St. Lexington, KY 40507
Tel: 859-233-4567

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5 of 5 stars
blancanj   12 contributions
nj
Aug 25, 2009

Travelling from NJ to KY and used to our big venues, I loved the feeling of the old time arenas. You can actually wait by the parking lot and try to catch a glimpse of your favorite celebrity-something that it is impossible to do in NJ. The Rupp Arena is located in the center of Lexington. Waiting outside for nearly... more

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3 of 5 stars
OHfamilyguy   35 contributions
Washington Court House, Ohio
Jul 19, 2009

The upper level seats and ones behind backboards are like benches with numbers. I've had to sit next to large individuals who nearly took up 2 numbered seats on the bench and this makes for an uncomfortable experience while watching the game. We enjoy watching the Wildcats hoop team but get more enjoyment at home. This place is really only... more

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3 of 5 stars
ccleme20   63 contributions
Lexington, Kentucky
May 21, 2009

I like Rupp-Arena alot. But it's a little outdated. It doesn't have club seats or new luxury boxes like most new arenas have. They installed huge flat screen tv's in the past few years though to give it a more modern look. I worked security here and it can get real packed as the Kentucky Wildcats almost always sell out... more

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5 of 5 stars
mrclawz   21 contributions
Lexington, KY
Aug 24, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Anyone who is a college basketball fan, or a fan of the Wildcats, this place is a must see. Located downtown next to the Hyatt and in the Lexington Center, this is a great place to take in a game and meet some new friends. Walking in the door, there is the original center court of Rupp Arena. Down the... more

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5 of 5 stars
crud_bud   96 contributions
Nashville, Tennessee
Jan 4, 2006
6/9 found this review helpful

University of Kentucky basketball !!!! UK game November 2,2005. There is nothing like seeing a game in person!!!! Good luck getting tickets, the phone # for the UK Ticket Office is ---------- more

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Rupp Arena Address

432 West Vine St., Lexington, KY 40507
Tel: 859-233-4567