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Tourism and Hospitality
Lexington spots listed on Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards Survey
See who made the big list, then let us know your top picks in our very own LEXtoday Readers’ Choice Survey.
May 15, 2024 02:11 PM
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Molly Thompson
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
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
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
A collage of three beverages like iced espresso, bourbon, and an orange drink with a lime wedge
Bars
Cheers: Your guide to Lexington’s 2023 Drink Up Month Specials
Toast to Drink Up Month with espresso tonics, cider spritzes, and more at these eight local businesses.
July 6, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A blue food truck with people lined up outside
Food
Food trucks that define Lexington
Lexington’s food truck scene has been on a roll, so we’re helping you keep up with these wheel-y good local eateries.
July 3, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A couple dancing on the rooftop of the Kentucky Castle in Lexington, KY.
Play
Wedding venues in Lexington
If wedding bells are in your future, check out these quintessentially Lexington venues.
June 20, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A little girl standing next to a blue penguin at 21c Lexington.
Play
10 museums in Lexington, KY
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these 10 museums in Lexington have it all.
June 9, 2023
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Katie Molck
A rendering of three buildings in downtown Lexington with people walking around
Development
High Street Redevelopment project gets green light to begin construction
Work could begin as early as 2024 — bringing a grocery store, hotel, parking + more downtown.
May 21, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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