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Lexington: A Must-Visit Destination in 2025 for Our 250th Anniversary

Jan. 21, 2025

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"

Jan. 16, 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…

Lexington listed in Southern Living's "25 Best Places To Go In The South In 2025"

Jan. 15, 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…

Join the Ultimate New Year's Eve Bash in Lexington!

Dec. 16, 2024

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…

Lexington, Kentucky Lands Spot on Bloomberg's "Where To Go in 2025" List

Dec. 16, 2024

By Bloomberg Pursuits As much as travel writers hate to admit it, nowhere on Earth is actually “new.” So, then, how are we to create a list that offers fresh temptations for ambitious explorers…

Lexington Nominated for the 2024 Best of GayCities Awards

Dec. 13, 2024

LEXINGTON, KY -- VisitLEX, is thrilled to announce that Lexington has been nominated for the 2024 Best of GayCities Awards in the "Hidden Gems" category. This exciting nomination comes shortly after…

Lexington Listed #1: 10 Southern Destinations Our Editors Visited For The 1st Time And Loved

Dec. 05, 2024

As the holiday season rolls around, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and looking forward to all that’s to come in the new one. As a travel editor and list enthusiast, this often involves…

A Family Reunion Menu Over 150 Years in the Making

Dec. 04, 2024

The food at the Coleman-Richards reunion in Fayette County, Ky., offers a look at the family’s ties to America and Liberia. By Korsha Wilson | Photograph by Andrew Cenci On a Saturday afternoon last…

The Manchester Featured in TIME's World's Greatest Places

Dec. 04, 2024

The seven-story Manchester hotel is an homage to Lexington’s first bourbon distillery—opened on this very plot in 1865. The arched interiors are a nod to the former rickhouses where stacked barrels…

VisitLEX Earns 12 Awards at Statewide Tourism Association Program

Nov. 22, 2024

LEXINGTON, KY -- VisitLEX has made a significant impact on the travel industry, earning top honors at the Kentucky Travel Industry Association's Traverse Awards. The organization, representing more…

Lexington, Kentucky featured in The Local Palate’s Culinary Towns

Nov. 12, 2024

The Local Palate’s Culinary Towns issue spotlights Lexington in this 4-page spread. The piece features Tuk Tuk, The Apiary, Coles, Constitution, Blue Door Smokehouse, The Obstinate Sons, Crank & Boom…

Lexington makes ballot for Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards

Nov. 12, 2024

LEXINGTON, KY -- Lexington has made it onto the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards ballot for 2025, and voting is now open. Lexington is one of the nominations for best city. In addition, five…

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