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Tourism and Hospitality

A catered table with trays of Cajun food, including chicken piquant and black beans + corn, bread, and rice.
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.
December 11, 2024 09:26 AM
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Staff
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Live
Lexington’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
December 4, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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.
December 4, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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City
Lexington introduces its STR complaint hotline
Locals now have a designated website and portal where they can submit concerns pertaining to short term rentals and rule violations.
November 19, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
The outside of a brick building with a red sign that says "Magee's Bakery"
Food
Come on, dish: Which Lexington restaurant do you miss the most?
We want to know — which LEX restaurant or meal sparks nostalgia in your heart and belly, and why?
November 15, 2024
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Monica Garske
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 24, 2024
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Staff
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Sponsored
You’re invited to explore Lexington’s own Bourbonland
Explore all the bourbon experiences offered right in our backyard (hint: you might discover something worth sharing with friends and family).
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13 museums in Lexington
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these 13 museums in Lexington have it all.
October 18, 2024
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Staff
Knights in armor battling in a field as crews hold cameras and mics.
Entertainment
FilmLEX introduced to bring more entertainment projects to Lexington
The initiative offers financial incentives to encourage production studios to use Lexington and its talent pool for projects.
October 17, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A blue flag with the "250Lex" logo outlines in green and red.
Events
250Lex: Lexington’s plan to celebrate its 250th birthday
250Lex will kick off with a New Years Eve party and host more themed events throughout the year to highlight different aspects of local culture.
October 11, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Mustard Seed Hill Christmas programming
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Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill is right around the corner
Join the magic of the 7th annual Gingerbread Competition.
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A top-down view of an octagonal Foucault pendulum installation surrounded by a group of people. The pendulum swings over a mosaic floor featuring an artistic map design with shades of blue and green, a pink compass rose in the center, and inscriptions along the edges. The surrounding floor has a checkered pattern of light and dark tiles.
Culture
Pleasant presents we’ve received as Lexingtonians
Well, maybe not us directly — but Lexington really is the gift that keeps on giving.
December 13, 2024
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Katie Molck
a top-down view of snow covered residential houses and roads.
Winter is snow much fun in Lex
Dig up Lexington’s snowy past with this winter weather round-up + know when to stock up on milk, bread, and candles.
December 13, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A pizza covered in fennel and onions.
Live
A guide to Lexington’s pizza scene
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.
December 11, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
An outside shot of the Kentucky Theatre at night in Lexington KY
Events
Festive films and must-see holiday movies
From “The Shop Around the Corner” to “Candy Cane Lane” this holiday movie roundup has a theater experience for everyone on your shopping list
December 11, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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The ultimate guide to sports teams in Lexington
From the Lexington Legends to the Lexington Sporting Club, we’re sharing all the details of Lexington KY’s sports teams.
December 9, 2024
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Staff
LFUCG Government Center
City
City Council adds public input opportunity
Formal city council meetings now have two chances for public input, one for topics related to the agenda + one for non-agenda topics.
December 9, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
An aerial Google map view of the proposed multi-city park in Berea.
City
Lexington signs deal to create a new regional business park in Berea
Designed to boost Central Kentucky’s economy, this multi-county business park aims to provide good jobs and tax revenue to Madison, Scott + Fayette counties.
December 6, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Joe Bologna's sits in the former Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church.
The new Joe Bologna’s is no baloney
December 5, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
Jones Family Christmas Light and Music Show - A two-story house with thousands of multi-color Christmas nights illuminating the nighttime.
Holiday light show for bright spirits
Lexingtonian uses love of music + technical knowledge to give community the gift of holiday light
December 5, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Culture
Lexington’s Municipal Equality Index score
Uncover how Lexington, KY earned a perfect 100 out of 100 score in the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
December 3, 2024
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Aaron Mikel