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Rupp Arena

432 West Vine St., Lexington, KY 40507
859-233-4567
Ranked #7 of 61 attractions in Lexington
4.5 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
Type: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
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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Lexington, Kentucky
Senior Contributor
49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Rupp may be the reason many people come to town but it's our downtown charm that keeps them here. Rupp is great, but don't leave without walking thru the civic center shops and down Main Street! The Victorian shops are across the street! Starbucks is calling your name just steps away! Rupp may be our Roman Colosseum but it would... More

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Frankfort, Kentucky
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

The most well-known court for college basketball. Duke has Cameron Indoor, Kansas has Phog, but there is NOTHING to compare to Rupp Arena. More

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London, Kentucky, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

had a great game and a wonderful experience. In experience that will soon not be forgotten More

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Lexington, Kentucky
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Legendary venue. We attended an UK basketball game. Parking is always an issue, but you just have to factor that in. So many people attend these events. Love Rupp! More

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Coxs Creek
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

It was awesome! Easy to get to and lots of parking close by. More

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Gravel Switch, KY
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

Rupp is full of history. I love watching the sea of blue fill up the seats. It's a great venue to watch the Cats win in. More

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San Jose, California
Top Contributor
55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012
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Depending on whats going on in Rupp you usually cant get a bad seat in the house. Basketball is of course the most exciting thing taking place but concerts and shows are fun too. More

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Houston, Texas
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

I've only been on game day for the Wildcats but it was packed full of really excited people and we LOVED it! More

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Lexington, Kentucky
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

there have been some great games even watching kentucky play there has been some great singers there to and other things i have had some great times there and you will to if you go there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)wooooooooooooow:):):):):) More

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clarkson
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

the facility was great and the concert was absolutely awesome! More

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