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Your guide to Lexington’s farmers markets
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up seven farmers markets around Lexington.
August 26, 2025 10:36 AM
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Where would you put an outdoor library in Lexington?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in LEX.
August 4, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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Bite into history at Shaker Village
The Trustees’ Table offers Kentuckians the ultimate family-style, seed-to-table experience.
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Travel and Outdoors
All aboard: How to ride Amtrak from Lexington
Taking the train isn’t just for commuters — it’s also a method of leisure travel that’s growing in popularity.
June 23, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Care for a carriage ride — in Central Park?
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Meet your neigh-bors this spring
Get to know some important — and adorable — members of our community.
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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
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Take a bite out of the Big Apple
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Lexington in September
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
August 27, 2025
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Alexis Baker
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Work
The top industries and employers in the Lexington metro area
Learn about the biggest industries and employers in the Lexington metro area with this guide to local business.
August 25, 2025
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Staff
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Food
Kick off football season with these catered tailgate options
Take the work out of the tailgate so you can focus on rooting on the Wildcats with these catering options.
August 25, 2025
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Aayat Ali
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Small Business
Your Lexington small business shout-outs
We asked for you to show some love to LEX’s small biz scene, and you sent us the goods.
August 12, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell