Lexington Blends History and Charm
AAA Magazine | By Larry Bleiberg What's old is not simply new again in Lexington, Kentucky. It’s downright captivating. Forgotten buildings, retired horses, and long-gone bourbon brands are enjoying…
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Lexington Takes the Top Spot on Travel + Leisure's "20 Best Places to Travel in June" List
20 Best Places to Travel in June These are the best places to visit in June in the U.S. and around the world. By Patricia Doherty | Updated on April 9, 2025 Summer officially starts in June, and that…
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Lexington listed in Southern Living's "The South's Best Cities 2025"
One of the best things about visiting or living in a city is that there is something for everyone. And this year’s reader-voted top Southern cities from our annual South's Best awards have it all—arts…
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VisitLEX 2025 Visitor Inspiration Guide is Now Available
Discover Lexington like never before with the new VisitLEX 2025 Visitor Inspiration Guide. Whether you're a local resident seeking fresh perspectives on our vibrant culinary scene or a visitor eager…
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AFAR Has Named Lexington One of the 11 Best Places to Travel This April
11 Best Places to Travel in April Don’t wait for late-arriving Easter to fire the starting gun for spring: April 1 is a good excuse to slough off the doldrums of winter and start exploring again. Why…
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Five Lexington Hotels Earn Top Honors in 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels Rankings
LEXINGTON, KY -- VisitLEX proudly announces that five Lexington hotels have been recognized in the prestigious 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels rankings. This achievement underscores…
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2025 LHA Nominations are now open: A Message from VisitLEX President, Mary Quinn Ramer
On behalf of VisitLEX, I am delighted to announce the much-anticipated event of the year, the 2025 Lexington Hospitality Awards. This year’s event is scheduled to take place on May 20 at Marriott…
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A Weekend in Lexington from Broken Palate
A Weekend in Lexington 18 bourbon distilleries, 450 horse farms, and great restaurants await Lexington isn’t the capital of Kentucky — that title goes to Frankfort — but “Bourbonland” may be the…
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Lexington: A Must-Visit Destination in 2025 for Our 250th Anniversary
Lexington's 250th anniversary is shaping up to be truly extraordinary! As the Horse Capital of the World, we're thrilled to be featured on several prestigious "must-visit" lists for 2025 in top…
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Lexington Lands Spot on Matador Network's "25 Places to Go in 2025"
People travel to see something new to them, or to revisit somewhere familiar. To celebrate the anniversary of a country’s independence, eat at the restaurants and street food stalls of a famous food…
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Lexington listed in Southern Living's "25 Best Places To Go In The South In 2025"
Where to next? The start of a new year means an empty calendar and endless possibilities for filling it. Whether you intend to check a bucket list destination off your list, or if this is the year you…
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Join the Ultimate New Year's Eve Bash in Lexington!
Experience a Lexington New Year's Eve like no other at a “Times Square-style” celebration in the heart of downtown—both inside and outside at the Central Bank Center! Family-friendly activities start…
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