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Travel and Outdoors
Discover new holiday traditions at Shaker Village
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Meet the Newcomers and Friends of Lexington Group
Just moved to Lexington? There’s a group for that.
January 13, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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City
Par6 Social set to open February 27
Get a sneak peek at Lexington’s newest interactive entertainment destination.
January 3, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Recipe: Chef Tonya Mays’ chocolate chip pecan pie
There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than with Chef Tonya Mays’ dish. Happy cooking.
December 20, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
7 beautiful bathrooms in Lexington, KY
Excuse yourself from the table and bask in the beautiful glow of Lexington’s picture-worthy potties.
December 14, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
12 Days of Lexington
It’s Christmas time in the city.
December 12, 2022
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Jessica Burton
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Food
Lexington’s first meadery to open in 2023
Learn about Lexington’s newest watering hole + beverage maker — Myriad Meadery.
December 6, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Food
Give the Gift of Cookies
Support local businesses + give the gift of tasty treats from these local bakeries in Lexington, KY.
December 2, 2022
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Molly Thompson
LEX Ice skating rink
Events
The Rink at Triangle Park returns for the 2022-2023 season in Lexington, KY
Dust off your skates. We’re jumping + twirling into the holiday season with a Lexington tradition.
November 14, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Food
The Void Sake Company, Kentucky’s only sake brewery
Learn about The Void Sake Company — Kentucky’s only sake brewery + Lexington’s hidden spirited gem — found in the Warehouse Block.
November 2, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Development
Lexington’s resilient downtown
October 27, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Roll out the barrel for McConnell Springs
Support McConnell Springs for another 250 years when you sample 14 local wineries at the annual Barrel Tasting for the Springs.
March 27, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Play
16 murals around Lexington
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
March 25, 2025
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Sara Frazier
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Hear a joyful noise with 250Lex’s April celebration
From librettos to literature, 250Lex celebrates music, literature, and the spoken word all month long.
March 25, 2025
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Molly Thompson
Blooming yellow wildflowers can be found across Lexington parks.
Travel and Outdoors
Soak up the sun with spring flower walks
We’re all going frolicking.
March 25, 2025
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Aayat Ali
A three story, red brick mansion surrounded by green trees, bushes, and grass.
Real Estate
Mansion Monday: Historic charm meets modern convenience
Take a trip inside this Richardsonian Romanesque Mansion Monday pick in the heart of Lexington’s Northside neighborhood.
March 23, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Development
A new 280-unit multifamily apartment community coming to Lexington
We’re refreshing your memory on real estate developments of the past + sharing details about a new apartment community coming to Citation Boulevard.
March 20, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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City
Celebrate Earth Hour with 8 events around Lexington
The City of Lexington is celebrating Earth Hour Saturday, March 22 with 8 events including bike rides, hikes, and community clean ups.
March 20, 2025
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Molly Thompson
Five Kentucky Colonels posing for a picture inside of DV8 Kitchen's bakery, surrounded by baking equipment and fresh baked goods. One of the Colonels is using a wheelchair.
How to become a Kentucky Colonel
Everything you need to know about joining the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.
March 19, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A Lextran bus waiting to pick up passengers from the station with the Abe Lincoln mural in the background.
City
Upgrades + updates coming to Lextran’s downtown terminal
Planned renovations will make it easier, safer, and more comfortable as you wait for your ride on Lextran’s 25 fixed routes.
March 18, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Home Services
Lex composts: Get the dirt on going green
The Lexington Composter sale has everything you need to celebrate World Recycling Day and build sustainability in your home.
March 17, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks