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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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    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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    Breeders' Cup Festival

    The Ultimate 2022 Breeders' Cup Festival Guide

    By VisitLEX on Sep. 12, 2022

    With the Breeders’ Cup comes the Breeders’ Cup Festival, a week-long, city-wide celebration from…

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    Fall Horse Country

    September Guide to Lexington

    By VisitLEX on Sep. 06, 2022

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

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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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    The Language of Winning

    By Melissa Corbin on Jul. 10, 2020

    To “get a leg up” is when a Thoroughbred’s groom boosts a jockey up upon his horse. Because the…

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    The Horse Country Guide

    By VisitLEX on Jul. 10, 2020

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

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    The Guide to Essential Equine Experiences

    By VisitLEX on Jul. 10, 2020

    Get acquainted with Horse Country and learn what makes Lexington the Horse Capital of the World…

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