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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 16, 2025 02:10 PM
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City
Clip in for the citywide biking campaign Cycle September
Win prizes by logging miles and connecting with fellow cyclists during this month long cycling campaign.
September 4, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Live
2024 fall weather forecast for Lexington
Prepare for fall weather in Lexington with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
September 3, 2024
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Staff
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City
So long, summer: Our top stories for August 2024
In case you missed it, here are the stories y’all found the most interesting last month.
August 30, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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You’re invited to the nation’s largest immersive art experience
BLINK returns to the Cincy Region from Thursday, Oct. 17 to Sunday, Oct. 20.
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Wellness
Asked: Are you part of a walking club?
We recently asked our readers about local run clubs, but now we want to know about walking clubs.
August 29, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Kids kayaking in Jacobson Park's reservoir.
Weather
Remembering Lexington’s hottest day on record
Lexington’s hottest day on record was July 15, 1936 when LEX hit 108°.
August 29, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Airports and Transportation
Three ‘takeoffs’ from Blue Grass Airport’s economic impact study
Last week, our airport revealed the findings of its economic impact study after 1.3 million passengers flew to and from Lexington last year.
August 16, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A group of people on their bikes outside of Old Morrisson in Lexington.
City
Third annual Bike Walk Kentucky Summit returns to Transylvania University this weekend
Walk or pedal your way to Transy to learn more about + share your voice on all things bike and pedestrian friendliness in the state of Kentucky.
August 13, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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City
Support our local greenspaces through the new Adopt-A-Park program
If you love your local park, now you can be more involved in its future thanks to the new Adopt-A-Park program.
August 7, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Development
What’s coming to Lexington: 2024 development updates
Everywhere you look, it seems like Lexington is growing. Here’s what projects are completed and the timeline for future developments.
August 6, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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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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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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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
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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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Staff
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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
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Food
3 ways to mark International Pickle Week in Lexington
Whether you’re looking to treat yourself by ordering a pickle dish at a restaurant, buy a jar of local pickles from the store, or make your own pickled dish at home — we’ve got your cravings covered.
May 22, 2025
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Brent Schanding
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Culture
What to know about the Kentucky Beer Cheese Festival
The one-of-a-kind event returns June 14 to downtown Winchester and is set to include a few “firsts” for its 2025 line-up.
May 21, 2025
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Brent Schanding
Pikeville Pride flood
Stay safe during severe spring storms
We’ve got the resources LEX residents need to stay informed, report storm damage, and help each other recover from this spring storm state of emergency.
May 20, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Events
What to do this Memorial Day Weekend in Lexington
Memorial Day is Monday, May 26 and we’re rounding up events to commemorate and honor the day.
May 20, 2025
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Aayat Ali