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August 29, 2023
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LEXtoday’s City Guide, presented in partnership with VisitLEX, is the ultimate resource for exploring the city you love.

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We all know that Lexington is a special place with a never-ending supply of things to do, see, and experience. With LEXtoday’s City Guide, presented in partnership with VisitLEX, you can now find all of those things — from hiking at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary to brunching with besties downtown at Dudley’s — in one place.

Explore all three categories:

  • Live: schools, neighborhoods, and unwritten rules of the city
  • Work: top industries, startups, and great spots to work outside
  • Play: parks, festivals, hikes, and date nights

Explore LEXtoday’s City Guide.

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