Tourism and Hospitality

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Live
Your ultimate guide to outdoor dining in Lexington
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Lexington’s many beautiful patios.
April 17, 2026 02:01 PM
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Culture
Restaurant Roundup: 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.
January 23, 2026
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Staff
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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.
January 14, 2026
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Staff
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Food
A guide to mocktails in Lexington
Looking for a booze-free drink? No problem. Here are five spots in Lexington to grab non-alcoholic sips and mocktails.
January 8, 2026
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Molly Thompson
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City
Where to see holiday lights around town
Explore nine different opportunities to see dazzling lights around town.
December 4, 2025
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Aayat Ali
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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 21, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Play
The best spots for your best friend — our favorite dog-friendly places in Lexington
Explore these dog-friendly places in LEX — from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, swim, and stay the night with your four-legged friends.
November 6, 2025
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Staff
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Discover new holiday traditions at Shaker Village
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A table filled with colorful books, journals, pens, and notepads inside Poppy & Pomelo.
Small Business
Your Lexington small business shout-outs
We asked for you to show some love to LEX’s small biz scene, and you sent us the goods.
August 12, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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Wedding venues in Lexington
If wedding bells are in your future, check out these quintessentially Lexington wedding venues.
June 30, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Arts
What to know about the UK Art Trail
Talk about a work walk of art.
April 14, 2026
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Gwenda Bond
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City
How to join the City Nature Challenge in Lexington this April
Discover and document local species as part of a worldwide effort to track biodiversity this spring.
April 13, 2026
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Morgan O’Neal
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Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share Lexington’s latitude and longitude?
Directly north, east, south, and west of us, cities across the world await.
March 27, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
Keeneland
Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Lexington this month
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
March 24, 2026
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Alexis Baker
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Culture
A kid’s perfect day in Lexington
From breakfast to dinner — we’ve rounded up a day full of kid-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy.
March 18, 2026
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Emily Shea-Owen
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History
These trailblazing women broke down barriers at Keeneland
We took a look at two women who made history at the famous race track.
March 11, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
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City
Celebrate Irish culture every day in Lexington
You don’t have to wait until St. Patrick’s Day to learn about Irish culture in Lexington, just head to Upper Street to shop, sip, and spend time at Irish-owned businesses.
March 11, 2026
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Molly Thompson
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Real Estate
5 ways to increase your home value
These projects top Zillow’s list for home upgrades that could deliver the strongest return when it’s time to sell.
March 6, 2026
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Alexis Baker
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Work
Made in Lexington: 13 things created in and around LEX
From brands to artists, Lexington’s business scene is truly inspired.
March 4, 2026
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Monica Garske