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Fall Foliage in Lexington

By VisitLEX on Aug. 27, 2025

Lexington’s scenic landscape—gorgeous any time of year—takes on a special beauty in autumn. Here are…

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Women of Lexington to Know and Remember

By VisitLEX on Feb. 01, 2025

In 1838, Kentucky became the first state to pass any type of law granting women the right to…

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Lexington Women Who Fought For Equality

By VisitLEX on Jan. 31, 2025

A Legacy of Progress Although the details of their fights varied, these nine Lexington women all…

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Lexington’s African American Jockeys

By VisitLEX on Jan. 01, 2025

When it comes to Thoroughbred racing, it’s easy to focus on the horses. (We can’t blame you—they’re…

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Extraordinary Lexington Women To Know

By VisitLEX on Mar. 01, 2024

These Lexington women accomplished great things, often under difficult and unusual circumstances…

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Best of Lexington in October

By VisitLEX on Sep. 30, 2023

Experience the best sights and tastes of the Bluegrass this October. HORSES Keeneland Fall Meet…

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Bites of the Bluegrass

Erin’s Guide to Lexington

By Erin Goins on Oct. 21, 2022

While there’s no shortage of fantastic ways to start exploring the “Horse Capital of the World”, why…

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The 15 Most Unique Meeting and Event Venues in Central Kentucky

By Meetings by VisitLEX on Aug. 02, 2022

Looking for somewhere off the beaten path for your next meeting? Somewhere that goes beyond your…

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Indigenous Americans in Kentucky

By VisitLEX on Feb. 04, 2022

The myth of an empty Kentucky – one perpetuated by land speculators in the late 1700s – has had a…

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The History Lover’s Guide

By VisitLEX on Jan. 06, 2022

Lexington is a vibrant city with a rich past worth exploring. For those looking to explore that…

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The Queen’s Gambit Guide to Lexington, Kentucky

By VisitLEX on Jan. 03, 2021

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

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Lexington Women In Education and the Arts

By VisitLEX on Aug. 03, 2020

A LEGACY OF IMPACT Using their talents and skills, many Kentucky women rise to positions of…

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