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Horse Capital of the World

Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington is Known For...

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Horses

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Bourbon

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Creative Culture

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Restaurants

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Outdoors

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History

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Tours

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Breweries

Post(Vaccine)Cards

A more thoughtful way to invite your newly immunized loved ones to Lexington.

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The Harmon Room

A retro hotel experience inspired by Lexington-based Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit.

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Lexington is a Safe Bet for Travel

See why Lexington is one of the best destinations for safe, socially-distanced travel.

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FEATURED ATTRACTIONS

Not sure where to start? Check out some of our favorite local attractions and things to do here in the Horse Capital of the World.

Horse Country, INC

Horse Country, INC

321 Merino Street, Lexington, KY, 40508

(859) 963-1004

Horse Country, Inc. provides a central booking outlet for member horse farms and medical equine...

Boone Creek Outdoors

Boone Creek Outdoors

8291 Old Richmond Road, Lexington, KY, 40515

(855) 494-7539

See Boone Creek from a bird's eye view accompanied by experienced guides. Soar on ziplines as long...

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery

113 Great Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, KY, 40601

(502) 696-5926

One of America's oldest continuously operating distilleries, even staying open during Prohibition....

Canoe Kentucky

Canoe Kentucky

7323 Peaks Mill Road, Frankfort, KY, 40601

(502) 227-4492

Paddle down the Kentucky Elkhorn Creek in a canoe, kayak or raft! Whitewater trips and float trips...

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FEATURED EVENTS

There's always something fun, unique and unforgettable going on here in Lexington. Check out a few of our favorites and see what's coming up.

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Travel Guides

Written by Lexington locals, these guides are a great way to jump into everything Lexington has to offer.

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The Travel + Leisure Guide to Lexington

Things are looking brighter in Lexington, y’all. And we’re not just talking about the...

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The Queen’s Gambit Guide to Lexington, Kentucky

Sure, Lexington may be known for the sport of kings, horse racing. After all, there’s a...

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Lexington is a Safe Bet for Travel

Few travel destinations are as well-suited for social distancing as Lexington, Kentucky. When...

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The Horse Country Guide

There is much to be discovered in the scenic hills of Horse Country, which have been lauded by

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LET’S GET RANDOM

Can't decide? Hit the button and check out a randomized selection of Lexington attractions, restaurants, things to do and places to stay. Enjoy the ride—when it comes to Lexington, there are no bad choices.

Meet Our Locals

We firmly believe that the best people to talk about Lexington are Lexington locals. They've pulled together their favorite things to do and can't-miss attractions for visitors, so you can Lex like a local too.

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