History

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.
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
We’re testing out this internet trend in our very own Horse Capital of the World.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count attracts more than one million people nationwide to help record the bird population.
We’re just a bunch of weirdoughs diving head first into LEX’s must-try pizza shops including Goodfellas, Pearl’s Pizza Pie, and Rolling Oven.
Discover local homes that showcase the latest design and lifestyle trends for 2026. From colorful finishes to energy-smart features, these properties have it all.
Elevated Southern breakfast and lunch hits downtown Versailles. Chef Olivia Jackson leads the kitchen under award-winning Cole Arimes.
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The Lexington Herald-Leader released its annual roundup of UK’s top earners and employee salary database. We’re breaking down the key takeaways from one of Lexington’s largest employers.
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From plowing priorities to sidewalk rules, here’s how the city plans to respond once winter weather arrives.
Munchies? We don’t know her.