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
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 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
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
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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
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
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
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Jockeys + racehorses competing at Keeneland.
Plan your perfect day at the Keeneland Fall Meet
Wild horses couldn’t drag us away from eating, shopping, and more during the ideal trip to the Keeneland Fall Meet.
September 22, 2025
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Aayat Ali
rd1 spirits new building at turner commons
Business
RD1 Spirits: The Birthplace of Lexington Whiskey
This story is part of our September series on Lexington’s local distilleries and their stories.
September 18, 2025
A women hikes near a creek at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary.
Play
15 of the top free things to do in Lexington
No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in Lexington, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
September 17, 2025
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Alexis Baker
Two hands holding two steins filled with beer.
Events
Celebrating Oktoberfest in Lexington
It’s the most wonderful time for beer.
September 16, 2025
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Aayat Ali
cody giles peper distiller's head distiller
Business
Explore James E. Pepper Distillery: Lexington’s historic bourbon experience
This story is part of our September series on Lexington’s local distilleries and their stories.
September 11, 2025
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Alexis Baker
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Real Estate
Top 5 Most Expensive Lexington Luxury Homes for Sale
September 10, 2025
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Alexis Baker
Street art outside of Cup of Commonwealth.
Culture
Birthday freebies around Lexington
It’s your party and you can get free things if you want to.
September 8, 2025
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Aayat Ali
A shingle covered house with lots of trees in front
Live
Neighborhood Guide: Kenwick, Mentelle Park + The Warehouse Block in Lexington
From where to eat + drink to their humble beginnings, we’re sharing all there is to know about Lexington’s Kenwick, Mentelle Park, and Warehouse Block neighborhoods.
September 5, 2025
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Staff
Chief Alchemist Macaulay Minton thieving from the barrels at Dark Arts Whiskey House.
Business
Dark Arts Whiskey House: Innovation Meets Bourbon Heritage
This story is part of our September series on Lexington’s local bourbon distillers and their stories.
September 4, 2025
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Alexis Baker
A crowd looks at a stage where a band performs.
Play
15+ upcoming concerts headed to Lexington
Jonas Brothers? Check. Eric Church? Check. It’s not a bad idea to triple-check this list and get your concert tickets before they sell out.
September 3, 2025
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Alexis Baker