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A Family-Friendly Staycation

By Nicole Gifford on Mar. 19, 2021

As a lover of all things local, checking out local neighborhoods and businesses is one of my…

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Lexington: According to an Artist

By Ciara LeRoy on Dec. 11, 2020

As a visual artist, I’m drawn to the fringes in a lot of ways— constantly aware of the weird…

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Autumn Instagrammer’s Guide

By VisitLEX on Nov. 10, 2020

Bold claim: Lexington is an Instagrammer’s paradise. Don’t believe us? We’re here to prove it…

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Martina’s Guide to Lexington

By Martina Barksdale on Jul. 10, 2020

How do I narrow down my top picks in a city that helped shaped who I am--and a city with a lot more…

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Jonathan’s Guide to Lexington

By Jonathan Coleman on Jul. 10, 2020

I love exploring Lexington’s past while enjoying its vibrant present—and this city has plenty of…

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Amanda’s Guide to Lexington

By Amanda Marshall on Jul. 10, 2020

I grew up in Lexington and went to college here, so this place is close to my heart! Since I moved…

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Olivia Rink’s Lexington City Guide

By Olivia Rink on Jul. 10, 2020

Fashion and lifestyle blogger Olivia Rink teamed up with VisitLEX to craft her list of Lexington…

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Sample Group Itinerary: 1 Night

By VisitLEX on May. 01, 2020

1 Night Sample Itinerary Day 1 The Kentucky Castle. 11:00am | Welcome to Lexington! Begin with…

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