Support Us Button Widget

Travel and Outdoors

A rotating gif of four images: The illuminated exterior of a historic building, a group of children sitting in front of a woman dressed as Mrs. Claus, a plate of holiday cookies and a cup of tea, and a group of children making crafts.
Travel and Outdoors
Discover new holiday traditions at Shaker Village
Sponsored by
lex-real-idan id card
Airports and Transportation
Updates to the REAL ID
The REAL ID has been pushed back to 2025 and this is how it affects Kentuckians.
December 7, 2022
 · 
Aaron Mikel
lex-winter-patios
Travel and Outdoors
Winter weather patios in Lexington, Kentucky
Cooler temperatures can’t keep Lexingtonians from enjoying their favorites food + drink at local establishments.
November 9, 2022
 · 
Aaron Mikel
LEX Molly Ziggy Catalpa
Travel and Outdoors
Revisiting Chevy Chase’s Catalpa Road
Now is the time to visit one of Lexington’s most picturesque streets in the Fall — Catalpa Road.
November 4, 2022
 · 
Molly Thompson
a sign
Travel and Outdoors
Scary stories from the Bluegrass
The Bluegrass is world-famous for many things, but should it be known for its paranormal activitiy?
October 28, 2022
 · 
Aaron Mikel
downtown lexington through the trees
Travel and Outdoors
Lexington’s Tree Canopy
City officials are in the midst of discussing how to improve Lexington’s tree canopy.
October 18, 2022
 · 
Aaron Mikel
lex-red-river-gorge
Travel and Outdoors
The Gorge that almost wasn’t
At one point in its history, Kentucky’s Red River Gorge was almost intentionally flooded.
October 10, 2022
 · 
Aaron Mikel
pumpkins
Travel and Outdoors
Lexington Pumpkin Guide
A guide to five pumpkin patches near Lexington, KY. Plus activities like hayrides, playgrounds, and duck races.
October 7, 2022
 · 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
LEXtoday
Travel and Outdoors
Bat Appreciation Month in Lexington, KY
To celebrate Bat Appreciation Month, we’ve rounded up some of the bats that can be found in Kentucky.
October 7, 2022
 · 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A group of people sitting in a circle chatting
Travel and Outdoors
Gather, sip, and connect ☕
Learn about the new community-building initiative, Coffee Outside Lexington.
October 5, 2022
 · 
Molly Thompson
lex-breaks-interstate-park
Travel and Outdoors
Breaks Interstate Park
This park is only one of two state parks in the US that are shared between two different states — Kentucky + Virginia.
September 26, 2022
 · 
Aaron Mikel
Load More
The Buy

Shop The Buy
Latest News
solar farm.jpg
Spirited solar energy development
Castle & Key Distillery harnesses solar energy as part of their ongoing plans to became an industry leader in sustainability.
February 5, 2025
 · 
Samuel Collins Hicks
CHIEFS SUPER BOWL
Culture
8 ways to celebrate Super Bowl LIX in LEX
February 5, 2025
 · 
Samuel Collins Hicks
The brick building at the corner of North Mill and West Main Street under construction.
City
Development updates around Lexington
The landscape is changing in Lexington, so we’re sharing the progress on various development projects happening around town.
February 4, 2025
 · 
Molly Thompson
Two people walking through a floral and tree-lined path.
Play
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 4, 2025
 · 
Staff
Wylie Caudil 1.jpg
Theater
Wylie Caudill takes center stage
Lexington muralist Wylie Caudill brings his artistic ability to the stage with ActOut Theatre Group’s “Torch Song” at the Farish Theatre.
February 3, 2025
 · 
Samuel Collins Hicks
A dining room with a long wooden table adorned with tall candle sticks, place settings, and lots of glass chandeliers.
Culture
Galentine’s and Valentine’s experiences for Lexington lovers
If your sweetheart’s love language is quality time, this one’s for you.
February 3, 2025
 · 
Molly Thompson
A sculpture in downtown Lexington featuring five women made of steel
Culture
A guide to sculptures around Lexington, Kentucky
We’re here to lead you through many of the unique, artistic sculptures that you can only find here in Lexington.
February 1, 2025
 · 
Molly Thompson
the inside of a cave
Culture
Winter hiking near Lexington, Kentucky
Bundle up and brave the cold to soak in Central Kentucky’s beautiful hiking trails offering unobstructed views + frozen waterfalls.
January 29, 2025
 · 
Molly Thompson
Mayor Linda Gorton State of the City 2025.jpeg
A story of success: The 2025 State of the City County Address
Mayor Linda Gorton’s State of the City County speech celebrated Lexington’s history of excellence while advocating for continued growth.
January 28, 2025
 · 
Samuel Collins Hicks
A Mahjong board filled with tiles with participants sitting around a table.
Culture
Dots, bams, and craks, oh my: Mahjong in Lexington
If you’re looking to learn something new this year, jump in the tile-based game craze and give mahjong a try.
January 27, 2025
 · 
Molly Thompson