Travel and Outdoors

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A comprehensive guide to Lexington’s extraordinary parks
We’re highlighting the 23 best parks that Lexington, KY has to offer — complete with splash pads, playgrounds, walking trails, and even a few dog-friendly spots.
February 18, 2026 02:46 PM
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Staff
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Step back into history at The Five Brothers Bar
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City
Imagine Lexington 2045: Urban and rural balance
We’re wrapping up our five-part series breaking down each pillar of the Imagine Lexington 2045 comprehensive plan — here you’ll learn about how Lexington plans to balance urban and rural growth.
February 7, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A garden filled with rows of plants, a tractor helping to till the land, and a handwritten sign that says green beans
Culture
Applications are open for Fayette County Conservation District grant
February 7, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A laptop screen with a logo that says "LEX Mission 859" above a blue horse shooting lasers out of its eyes.
Tourism and Hospitality
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s...a marketing campaign
Hey Aliens, want to take a trip to the Horse Capital of the World?
January 19, 2024
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Aayat Ali
a top-down view of snow covered residential houses and roads.
Weather
City officials share tips for winter weather preparedness
With more winter weather on the way, city officials held a press conference to share tips + protocols so you can be best prepared.
January 18, 2024
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Molly Thompson
An aerial view of Shaker Village.
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Hit the Road: a 40-mile getaway to Harrodsburg
January 17, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A satellite photo of the road and it's expected changes.
Airports and Transportation
Traffic changes coming to Leestown Road
Last week, the city began work at the interchange of Leestown + New Circle Roads.
December 8, 2023
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Aayat Ali
christmas lights
City
Holiday help: Where to take visitors this season
Have friends or family in town this year? We’re here to help plan their visit.
December 8, 2023
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Ashlea Hearn
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City
Imagine Lexington 2045: Protecting the environment
The Imagine Lexington 2045 comprehensive plan has been approved. We’re breaking down the 349-page plan section by section, continuing with Theme B: Protecting the environment.
December 7, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Two women hang ornaments on a large Christmas tree.
Culture
Light up the night at this year’s Holiday Lighting Festival
Lexington’s annual Holiday Lighting Festival takes over Triangle Park on Sunday, Nov. 26.
November 16, 2023
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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
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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.
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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
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
A cicada insect rests on someone's hand.
Culture
What the cicadas missed since their last visit to LEX in 2008
After 17 years the bugs are back + Lexington is a whole lot different these days.
May 23, 2025
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Brent Schanding