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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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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Travel and Outdoors
Your guide to U-pick farms in Central Kentucky
It’s a berry good time to get locally grown strawberries. Plus, before you know it you can get blueberries + raspberries.
May 13, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Parks and Recreation
City cuts ribbon on the new Davis Park
Located near Oliver Lewis Way, this new park was designed + built thanks to feedback and input from the local community and surrounding neighborhood.
May 7, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Travel and Outdoors
Kelley’s Landing breaks ground
Kentucky’s first public river park opens this fall.
May 2, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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Weekend Plans: A day trip to Shaker Village
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Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Lexington
These are four of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
May 1, 2024
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Trevor Peters
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Meet your cutest “neigh-bors” during a horse farm tour
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Culture
Meet Teresa Rakes, cleaning up Lexington one street a time
This retired Lexingtonian is keeping LEX beautiful with the help of her “Cardinal Valley Trash Express.”
April 17, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Food
Kick off football season with these catered tailgate options
Take the work out of the tailgate so you can focus on rooting on the Wildcats with these catering options.
August 25, 2025
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Aayat Ali
A table filled with colorful books, journals, pens, and notepads inside Poppy & Pomelo.
Small Business
Your Lexington small business shout-outs
We asked for you to show some love to LEX’s small biz scene, and you sent us the goods.
August 12, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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City
Want to reach Lexington locals? Here’s the easiest way to advertise right now
Reach your local community with our help.
August 8, 2025
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City
Last Call: 5 things to do in Lexington before summer ends
Summer isn’t over yet, and we’re here to help you check off the rest of your bucket list. From whitewater rafting to luxurious pool days, there’s an activity for everyone to finish the season strong.
August 7, 2025
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Alexis Baker
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Live
Get your sweat on at gyms around Lexington
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up 21 gyms and fitness offerings around Lexington.
August 6, 2025
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Music
Our LEXtoday readers’ local playlist
We asked for songs that remind you of home, and here are the suggestions you sent in.
August 5, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
Lexington Public Library Central Library location
Culture
Where would you put an outdoor library in Lexington?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in LEX.
August 4, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
Black wrought iron archway at Gratz Park entrance with vivid autumn foliage and a bright blue sky, conveying a serene and welcoming atmosphere.
History
Mapping out history: Gratz Park, Lexington’s oldest neighborhood
Considered to be the city’s oldest neighborhood with history dating back to the 1700s, let’s take a walk through the park + learn something new.
July 31, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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City
Edelen Renewables proposes solar facility at former Haley Pike Landfill
If approved, 400 acres of brownfield land will be used to push sustainability forward in Lexington.
July 31, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Food
Bun in a million: Lexington Burger Week 2025 returns
Where’s the beef? It’s on the menu at 30+ different restaurants during Lexington Burger Week.
July 8, 2025
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Molly Thompson