Tourism and Hospitality

A crowd of people sitting outside around a band playing acoustic music.
Small Business
Get into the spirit with these pop-up holiday markets
It’s officially gift-giving season, and there’s no better way to shop that to support local holiday markets around Lexington.
November 28, 2023 02:21 PM
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Aayat Ali
A close up of holiday ornaments on a tree
City
Where to see Christmas lights around town
Explore seven different opportunities to see dazzling lights around town.
November 24, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A shot of downtown Lexington looking down Main Street
Culture
Thanksgiving itinerary 2023: Where to take out-of-towners
Keep visitors busy with our itinerary of things to do in Lexington.
November 20, 2023
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Aayat Ali
Rows of Christmas trees
Culture
Tree farms around Lexington
Whether you opt for a live tree each year, or want to start a new treedition, this list of local spots can help kickstart your search.
November 17, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Grilled cheese sandwiches featuring spiced onions and mayo.
Live
Meet your new favorite Lexington restaurants
Dining in Lexington is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
November 16, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A man sitting a small table with a typewriter and sign that reads Poems 4 Free
City
Feel Good Friday: Curtis Kaiser bringing smiles through free poems
Keep your eyes peeled when you’re out and about downtown and you might just stumble upon Curtis Kaiser, who’s hoping to brighten your day with a free custom poem.
November 9, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Molly and Aayat standing in the dining room at The Glitz with twinkly lights and ornaments
Tourism and Hospitality
A day trip to Woodford County
From dive bars to glittering restaurants, and everything in between, we’ve got the ultimate itinerary for a day trip to Woodford County.
November 7, 2023
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Molly Thompson
An overlook of the Kentucky River
Travel and Outdoors
Kelley’s Landing receives funding for new Kentucky River park
November 2, 2023
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Aayat Ali
LEX Laundry Company building
Arts
Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center is getting a glow up
October 31, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A stucco house surrounded by a pool outdoor seating and manicured gardens
Play
Plan a stay you’ll never forget at one of these unique places in Lexington
From tiny homes to 21c, Lexington is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
October 23, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Green couch in a furniture and clothing store.
Play
Happy Hauling: vintage, thrift, and resale shops in Lexington
Here’s the deal — the thrift and vintage shopping scene is stellar in LEX.
October 23, 2023
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LEXtoday Intern
A rendering of the new Paddock Building.
Tourism and Hospitality
A dive into Keeneland’s $93 million project
October 19, 2023
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Aayat Ali
Two men sit on outdoor seating in a grove.
Live
Your ultimate guide to outdoor dining in Lexington, KY
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Lexington’s many beautiful patios.
October 17, 2023
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London Gibson
A person dressed up as a clown at a vendor booth selling other clown things.
Tourism and Hospitality
Calling all horror fans: ScareFest returns
Think Comic Con, but with a sick twist.
October 13, 2023
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Aayat Ali
LEX_freakyfridayflicks
Travel and Outdoors
No bad luck here: How to spend your Friday the 13th
Just pet the black cat, you know you want to.
October 12, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A cup of burgoo on top of a Keeneland catalogue.
Food
Answered: The best burgoo in and around Lexington
Burgoo. Basketball. Battlestar Galactica.
October 12, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Old court house in downtown lexington with big blue LEX sign out front
Live
Lexington’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
October 10, 2023
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Molly Thompson
An electric vehicle charger along the side of a road in Lexington, KY.
Development
Federal funding will help build more electric vehicle stations across the state
Thanks to an initial round of $11 million in funding, Kentucky will get 16 new charging stations throughout the state.
October 6, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Chef Ouita Michel and Erin Goins standing by a bar.
Tourism and Hospitality
Bites of the Bluegrass partners with Holly Hill & Co. to expand tours to Woodford County
Take a bite out of Woodford County with this unique culinary experience.
September 22, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A black and white mural with a colorful horse on it
Live
Unwritten rules of Lexington
Tell us you’re from Lexington without telling us you’re from Lexington.
September 22, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
An exterior shot of the Art Center of the Bluegrass in Danville, KY.
Arts
GLASS National Art Museum is coming to Danville’s Art Center of the Bluegrass
September 18, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Lockbox bar with a blue velvet couch, leather bar stools, and art on the walls.
Culture
Free nightcaps at 21c Lexington thanks to Angel’s Envy bourbon
Everyone wins at 21c Museum Hotels thanks to a partnership with Louisville-based bourbon brand Angel’s Envy.
September 12, 2023
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Molly Thompson
An exterior photo of the Thomas Hunt Morgan House a yellow building with gray columns and a blossom tree out front.
Nonprofits
Lexington History Museum celebrates its grand opening this Saturday, Aug. 26
Experience + explore our city’s vibrant and interesting history as the Lexington History Museum reopens in a new space.
August 23, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Erin Goins with Bites of the Bluegrass Tour leading a group.
Play
Your ultimate guide to tours of Lexington
Explore the Horse Capital of the World through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
August 23, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Two people walking through a floral and tree-lined path.
Parks and Recreation
Share your thoughts, hopes, and dreams for green space with Lexington Park Equity Accelerator
Lexingtonians are invited to submit proposals for $1,000 projects to help increase accessibility + belonging to all locals in the community.
August 21, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A metal building with big glass windows
Development
Learn about UK’s new James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits
We’re distilling the details on the world’s largest teaching distillery, housed right here in Lexington, KY.
August 7, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A giant Monopoly board game on a stand that features Lexington businesses and horses.
City
Lexington’s Monopoly Board Revealed
Save those get out of jail free cards and make your way through Lexington’s Monopoly board.
July 26, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A pink house with a wrap around porch and white columns.
Real Estate
Pink houses in Lexington
It ain’t Malibu, but it’ll do.
July 20, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A restaurant with trees and a big blue penguin
Food
2023 Lexington Restaurant Week Preview
Get ready to dig into delicious meal deals from area restaurants.
July 14, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A paved pathway surrounded by yellow flowers and trees
Travel and Outdoors
Explore Kentucky’s physiographic regions at The Arboretum
Learn about and explore in real life the hundreds of species of native plants at The Arboretum.
July 12, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A bugler wearing a red coat next to a trophy, golf bag, and American flag.
Sports
2023 Barbasol Championship Tournament Preview
Learn the ins + outs to have a tee-rific time at the upcoming PGA TOUR Barbasol Championship Tournament
July 12, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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