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Blue Grass Airport


Asbury University and Central Kentucky’s Blue Grass Airport in Lexington have teamed up to ensure all students, parents, alumni, and friends of the Asbury community can travel to and from campus easily and efficiently.

Asbury University and Central Kentucky’s Blue Grass Airport in Lexington have teamed up to ensure all students, parents, alumni, and friends of the Asbury community can travel to and from campus easily and efficiently.

  • Multiple non-stop and connecting flights to hundreds of US cities
  • 20-minute drive to campus
  • Shorter wait times, less crowds, and more convenient parking that most airports

With Blue Grass Airport, students can receive a

Visit Event FAQs


Visit events are free to attend! In addition, we will cover the cost of group meals for visiting student and family members.

All high school students are encouraged to attend our visit events. College students interested in transferring to Asbury are also invited. Scholarship Competition is by invitation only.

Visit events during the fall semester restrict overnight stays to senior and transfer students only. Visit events during the spring semester restrict overnight stays to juniors, seniors, and transfer students. Regardless of year in school, you must be at least 16 years to stay overnight in the residence halls. Students who are juniors but not 16 years old will not be allowed to stay on-campus overnight. Additionally, students older than 24 years will not be allowed to stay overnight. Parents and other visitors are encouraged to stay at a local hotel or bed & breakfast, some of which offer a special rate for Asbury visitors.

If you are staying overnight in a residence hall, bring a sleeping bag, pillow, towel and any necessary toiletries. You may be sleeping on the floor of a dorm room, so bring whatever you need to be comfortable. If you are attending our Equine Event, bring appropriate farm footwear.

To schedule a music audition, please contact the appropriate music faculty listed below. Audition guidelines can be found on the Music Department’s webpage.

To schedule a theatre audition, please contact Kris Dietrich, Director of Theatre.

If you are interested in intercollegiate athletics, please visit our Asbury Athletics webpage and complete the recruiting form for your sport.

To request a Worship Arts Audition, please complete the audition request form.

Parents are invited to attend all parts of the event including the Campus Tour, Classes, Chapel and Meals, but are not required to attend. Most events also include a Financial Aid Seminar specifically for parents.

As you prepare for your trip to Asbury University, be sure to check out these resources.

Food & Lodging

With lodging options ranging from bed and breakfasts in walking distance to campus or hip hotels in urban downtown Lexington — we can guarantee Wilmore and the Bluegrass region will leave you wanting to come back for more.

Food


(all within walking distance from campus)

Drinklings
100 Rice Street
https://www.drinklings.coffee/
(859) 545-3052

Fitch’s IGA Deli Counter
102 E Main Street
Closed Sunday
(859) 858-3135

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant
104 E Main Street
(859) 858-0226

Los Altos Authentic Mexican Restaurant
325 E Main Street
https://www.facebook.com/p/Los-Altos-WilmoreKy-61554906543670/
(859) 215-7076

Solomon’s Porch
111 East Main Street
https://www.solomonsporchwilmore.com/
(859) 858-9060

Subway
100 East Main Street
(859) 858-8168

10-15 minute drive from campus

Applebee’s
113 North Plaza Drive
(859) 881-1464

Asuka
Brannon Crossing Center
360 E Brannon Road
(859) 272-0020

Bellacino’s Pizza & Grinders
161 E Brannon Road
(859) 245-9111

Bob Evans
Brannon Crossing Center
121 Marlene Drive
(859) 245-1126

Burger King
633 Edgewood Dr.
(859) 881-1010

Copper River Grill
501 Keene Center Drive
(859) 885-0044

Cracker Barrel
4089 Lexington Road
(859) 273-1344

Dairy Queen
100 N Plaza Drive
(859) 887-0517

900 S Main Street
(859) 885-4070

El Potrillo Mexican Grill
1073 North Main Street
(859) 885-3939

El Rio Grande
220 N Plaza Drive
(859) 887-0063

Fazoli’s
1016 N Main Street
(859) 887-1592

Fiesta Mexico
801 South Main Street
(859) 887-0453

Firehouse Subs
455 Keene Centre Drive
(859) 881-5011

McDonald’s
100 Hendren Way
(859) 881-1573

100 Imperial Way
(859) 885-4100

100 E Brannon Road
(859) 245-1131

Panera Bread
Brannon Crossing Centre
101 Cynthia Drive
(859) 971-1030

Raising Cane’s
551 Keene Centre Drive
(859) 881-0000

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
101 East Brannon Road
(859) 971-1991

Sonny’s BBQ
110 North Plaza Drive
(859) 887-0021

Starbucks Coffee
123 Bryant Drive
(859) 885-3941

Subway
101 Quinn Dr.
(859) 241-3913

Taco Bell
116 Hendren Way
(859) 354-4132

Wahmei Chinese Restaurant
103 Edgewood Plaza
(859) 885-7716

Wendy’s
946 N Main Street
(859) 887-1509

4648 Lexington Road
(859) 469-6841

Zaxby’s Chicken
200 North Plaza Drive
(859) 533-0853

Lodging


Asbury Inn & Suites
1 June Ryan Circle
Wilmore, KY 40390
Phone: (859) 858-2156 or 1-800-2-ASBURY
Email: guest.services@asburyinn.com
Website: asburyinn.com
Rates: Ask for University Discount. $115-$175

1898 Red Bud Bed & Breakfast
600 N Lexington Ave
Wilmore, KY 40390
Less than half a mile from campus.
Rate: $90-$100
Phone: (859) 215-6000
Website: 1898RedBudBandB.com or Facebook page

The Potter’s Inn Bed and Breakfast
313 Walters Lane
Wilmore, KY 40390
3 blocks from campus
Rate: $89-$99 (includes hot breakfast)
Phone: (859) 858-0120
Emailthepottersinnwilmore@gmail.com
Website: www.thepottersinnwilmore.com

World Gospel Mission
(Guest Rooms)
420 W. College Street
Wilmore, KY 40390
Adjacent to campus
Rate: $50 per night
Phone: (859) 300-1543
Email: wgmasbury@gmail.com
Website: https://www.wgmasbury.org/
Reserve Guestrooms: https://www.wgmasbury.org/the-guestrooms.html

Just a 10-minute drive from Asbury, Nicholasville offers more city amenities plus ease of parking, dining and travel.

Comfort Inn, Lexington South
100 All Star Way
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Six miles from Asbury’s campus
Rate: $69.99 (call for this rate)
Phone: (859) 887-0700

Derby Inn & Suites
Ask for Asbury University Discount
2149 Lexington Road

Within 10-15 miles from Wilmore and with close proximity to the Blue Grass Airport are a wide variety of convenient hotel options.

Comfort Suites*

Courtyard Lexington (Keeneland/Airport)

Embassy Suites by Hilton*

Fairfield Inn*

Hampton Inn

Hampton Inn Lexington Medical Center

Home2 Suites*

Homewood Suites by Hilton

Red Roof Inn

Residence Inn

SpringHill Suites Lexington Fritz Farm*

Quality Inn Lexington

*ask about Asbury University specials and group discounts

Lexington is also home to some unique and historic properties that can give you a flavor of the region around Wilmore, including the all-new Origin Lexington at The Summit at Fritz Farm, the luxurious Kentucky Castle, and the iconic Campbell House. Or if you’re feeling adventurous, camp at the Kentucky Horse Park or Chimney Rock RV Park & Campground. 

Just a few miles south of Asbury University is Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Plan a getaway at The Inn, hit the trails or explore the Kentucky River.

Questions about visiting the area?
We’d love to help!


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