History

We dive into horse-related place names around Lexington.
We took a look at two women who made history at the famous race track.
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From where to eat + drink to their humble beginnings, we’re sharing all there is to know about Lexington’s Kenwick, Mentelle Park, and Warehouse Block neighborhoods.
This story is part of our September series on Lexington’s local bourbon distillers and their stories.
Considered to be the city’s oldest neighborhood with history dating back to the 1700s, let’s take a walk through the park + learn something new.
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these 13 museums in Lexington have it all.
Here’s what the Tony-nominated satire nailed about Lexington’s most misunderstood First Lady: Mary Todd Lincoln.
From where to eat + drink to its humble beginnings, we’re sharing all there is to know about the Ashland Park and Chevy Chase neighborhoods.
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
Learn about the similarities and connections between Lexington + its sister city County Kildare, Ireland.
Independent Bookstore Day is your chance to turn the page on your next adventure while supporting local businesses and authors.
From who’s headlining to what their sound can be compared to.
The James Beard finalist is bringing her Sri Lankan-inspired cooking to national television while celebrating 10 years of Tuk Tuk Snack Shop with limited Saturday pop-ups in Lexington.
The Lexington Public Library offers free educational resources that citizens can utilize to learn new skills, advance their careers, or just continue to stay curious.
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Lexington’s many beautiful patios.
Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.
Talk about a work walk of art.
Discover and document local species as part of a worldwide effort to track biodiversity this spring.
Directly north, east, south, and west of us, cities across the world await.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.