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Travel and Outdoors
Discover new holiday traditions at Shaker Village
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See a slice of Southern Indiana this summer
This area of Indiana offers Lexingtonians many different ways to vacation.
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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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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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Discover a summer of fun at this ideal staycation destination
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Travel and Outdoors
LEX make that garden grow
We’ve got a round-up (no pun intended) of everything you need to know to grow a garden in the Horse Capital of the World.
May 9, 2025
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Music
Lexington Philharmonic releases 2025-2026 season
The Lexington Philharmonic returns to the performance stage with a season of world premieres, local collaborators, and worldwide musicians.
May 8, 2025
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Business
These are your favorite businesses’ favorite businesses
For Small Business Week, we asked Lexington entrepreneurs to share their love for other small bizzes that everyone should know about. Here’s what they said.
May 8, 2025
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Business
Our order at Leestown Coffee House
We’re serving up our top four faves.
May 7, 2025
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Summer Classics return to the Kentucky Theatre
Enjoy discounted tickets at this annual movie festival featuring family friendly animation, film noir, blockbusters, and other summer classics.
May 6, 2025
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Vegan and vegetarian eats in Lexington
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of Lexington, KY.
May 5, 2025
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Small Business Week has arrived in LEX
Join us at LEXtoday in celebrating small businesses from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10.
May 2, 2025
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Give these Lexington live music venues a listen
We’ve made a concert-ed effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
May 1, 2025
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Culture
Kentucky Derby events around Lexington
How to celebrate the run for the roses in Lexington.
April 29, 2025
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