Tourism and Hospitality

Four plates of food including etouffee and jambalaya.
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 01:35 PM
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Staff
Chef Sam Fore leaning up against a door frame
Food
Meet James Beard Award-nominated Chef Sam Fore
Get to know the creative mind behind Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites
February 3, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A group of four women standing in a park on a rainy day
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
LEX Par6 Social exterior
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
A closeup photo of a pecan pie
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
A woman in a wedding dress with a colorful, floral backdrop.
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
A close up of holiday ornaments on a tree
Culture
12 Days of Lexington
It’s Christmas time in the city.
December 12, 2022
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Jessica Burton
A white marble tiled backsplash with a spout
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
A tin full of holiday cookies
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
Two men standing behind a bar
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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Two people clinking glasses of bourbon together.
The history of National Bourbon Day
Grab a glass and some ice — this is a good story.
June 12, 2025
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Aayat Ali
A full moon rising over the Natural Bridge State Resort Park.
Tats, Tunes, and Intention Setting: 3 ways to celebrate Friday the 13th
Break a mirror, walk under a ladder, and pet that black cat, because we’ve got three charming ways to witness Friday the 13th — good luck only.
June 10, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
The Explorium's Healthy Me gallery with a massive model of a mouth.
Free Cutural Pass keeps kids engaged all summer long
Prevent your student’s summer slump with everything from live music to art classes, thanks to the free Cultural Pass from LexArts.
June 5, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A packed audience at the Kenwick Table look on as a speaker stands at the microphone reading from a piece of paper.
Arts
Share your spirit at LEX’s 5 best open mics
From musical Mondays to teens trying trochees, these open mics will have you signing up for more in the Horse Capital of the World.
June 3, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
1775 Mooreland Hot Homes Lakewood Great Room Book Case Bookshelves
Real Estate
Hot Homes: This Lakewood estate says “let’s play”
Fresh on the market, this house combines elegance, comfort, and a sense of fun into one lucky Lakewood, Lexington home.
June 2, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
Six pot-bellied pigs race on a turf track at the Blue Grass Fair in Lexington, KY.
Festivals
3 must-dos for the Bluegrass Fair
Whether you’re looking for food that’s fried, an extreme ride, or something you’ve never tried — this is your guide.
June 2, 2025
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Brent Schanding
Two people hike along one of the Red River Gorge's many trails.
Play
Hiking and nature walk guide for Lexington
These 10 hiking trails cater to all skill levels in and around town.
May 29, 2025
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Staff
Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning sign
Arts
LEX get lit(erary) during Lexington Poetry Month
Celebrate Lexington Poetry Month this June by registering for the LexPoMo Challenge and writing your name in the history poetry books
May 27, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
East High Street Pilot Area
Pedestrian safety pilot program comes to High Street
One of Lexington’s busiest intersections is getting a face lift in an attempt to increase pedestrian safety and boost neighborhood foot traffic.
May 27, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A large pirate ship featuring tentacles, star fish, and other water features.
Travel and Outdoors
Public pools to keep you cool in Lexington
To make those hot days a little more bearable, we’ve rounded up some spots to beat the heat.
May 23, 2025
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Staff