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    Cats of the Bluegrass

    Cats of the Bluegrass

    By VisitLEX on Sep. 27, 2023

    Love furry feline friends as much as we do? Read on for Cats of the Bluegrass! This series will get…

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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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    Fall Horse Country

    September Guide to Lexington

    By VisitLEX on Sep. 06, 2023

    Even though Summer is coming to an end, September is a great month to enjoy all the Bluegrass has to…

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    Secretariat’s Grave

    By VisitLEX on Jul. 17, 2023

    Secretariat (March 30, 1970 – October 4, 1989), also known as Big Red, was one of the most prolific…

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    Horse Country Guide 2

    The Horse Country Guide

    By Hallie Hardy on Feb. 27, 2023

    There is much to be discovered in the rolling hills of Kentucky’s Horse Country, which has been…

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    Fall Guide to Lexington

    By VisitLEX on Oct. 10, 2022

    Fall looks good on Lexington. Really good. While other destinations lose a bit of their luster as…

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    Keeneland’s Guide to Keeneland

    By VisitLEX on Sep. 20, 2022

    Keeneland is most alive during its race meets, but there are plenty of things to do and see if…

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    Horses racing at Breeders' Cup

    The Breeders’ Cup Guide to Lexington

    By VisitLEX on Sep. 12, 2022

    There’s nothing quite like the excitement of world-class Thoroughbred racing or the charm of our…

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    Horse Breeding 101

    By VisitLEX on Mar. 07, 2022

    Since 1775, horses have been part of the culture in Lexington and central Kentucky. The rolling…

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    A Romantic Guide to Lexington

    By VisitLEX on Feb. 02, 2022

    There’s always plenty of love in the air in Lexington, Kentucky. So if you’re looking for a…

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    Introducing…the Map to the Stars!

    By VisitLEX on Jul. 30, 2020

    Tour the Homes of Lexington's (Four-legged) Celebrities You know their names… You’ve seen them on…

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    The Magic of Keeneland

    By Josh Johnson on Jul. 10, 2020

    Whenever someone talks about visiting Kentucky for horse racing, I implore them to visit Keeneland…

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