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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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🐝 The local initiative worth buzzing about
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Picture yourself in Indiana this summer
See a slice of Southern Indiana during a summer getaway.
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Culture
Hunt for mushrooms around Lexington during this worldwide art event
Several artists are participating in the international Game of Shrooms on Saturday, June 8.
June 6, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Tourism and Hospitality
Lexington tourism rakes in $1.6 billion for 2023
The Kentucky Department of Tourism recognized Lexington for a record-breaking year last year.
June 5, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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It’s time to meet your neigh-bors
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Three free parking lots you might not know about in the Distillery District
May 29, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Experience a foal-filled weekend during a horse farm tour
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Harrodsburg, Kentucky’s oldest city, celebrates 250th birthday
The city will celebrate with a four-day celebration in June.
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Culture
Share the road + your thoughts on bike trails in Lexington
May 15, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Tourism and Hospitality
Lexington spots listed on Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards Survey
See who made the big list, then let us know your top picks in our very own LEXtoday Readers’ Choice Survey.
May 15, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Jockeys + racehorses competing at Keeneland.
Plan your perfect day at the Keeneland Spring Meet
Wild horses couldn’t drag us away from eating, shopping, and more during the ideal trip to the Keeneland Spring Meet.
March 31, 2025
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Aayat Ali
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Keeneland makes LEX a better place
Take a closer look at the historic horsetrack’s charitable giving to see how Lexington continues to benefit from Keeneland’s presence.
March 31, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A red painted rock with blue hearts on it that says love held in front of a tree that is adorned with notes, beads, and signs.
Culture
Taking a look back at 3.5 years of LEXtoday
City Editor Molly shares some of her favorite memories from her time at LEXtoday.
March 28, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
53 women-owned businesses in Lexington
Take a virtual stroll through 53 of Lexington’s favorite women-owned businesses with everything from digital media consultation to high end retail.
March 27, 2025
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Aayat Ali
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Roll out the barrel for McConnell Springs
Support McConnell Springs for another 250 years when you sample 14 local wineries at the annual Barrel Tasting for the Springs.
March 27, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A mural featuring a pink pony with tropical leaves surrounding it.
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16 murals around Lexington
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
March 25, 2025
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Sara Frazier
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Hear a joyful noise with 250Lex’s April celebration
From librettos to literature, 250Lex celebrates music, literature, and the spoken word all month long.
March 25, 2025
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Molly Thompson
Blooming yellow wildflowers can be found across Lexington parks.
Travel and Outdoors
Soak up the sun with spring flower walks
We’re all going frolicking.
March 25, 2025
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Aayat Ali
A three story, red brick mansion surrounded by green trees, bushes, and grass.
Real Estate
Mansion Monday: Historic charm meets modern convenience
Take a trip inside this Richardsonian Romanesque Mansion Monday pick in the heart of Lexington’s Northside neighborhood.
March 23, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A rendering of a new apartment complex with tan brick and white patios and accents, and ample parking.
Development
A new 280-unit multifamily apartment community coming to Lexington
We’re refreshing your memory on real estate developments of the past + sharing details about a new apartment community coming to Citation Boulevard.
March 20, 2025
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Molly Thompson