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    Keeneland in the Fall

    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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    Fall Foliage in Lexington

    By VisitLEX on Sep. 18, 2023

    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. 28, 2023

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

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    Extraordinary Lexington Women To Know

    By VisitLEX on Feb. 28, 2023

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

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    Lexington’s African American Jockeys

    By VisitLEX on Jan. 16, 2023

    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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    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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    Shawnee Village

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

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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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    Lexington Women Who Fought For Equality

    By VisitLEX on Aug. 03, 2020

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

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