Sophie Martin, Family Destinations Guide Contributor Somewhere in Kentucky, a city has been going about its business with quiet excellence, and the rest of the country is only just starting to catch…
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Tom Wilmes, Garden & Gun Contributor. The international Thoroughbred community is set to descend on Lexington this fall, beginning in late October with the Keeneland Championship Sale (where the…
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VisitLEX was featured by TimeOut as #40 in The 40 Coolest Neighborhoods in the World in 2026. For the full article, click here. Our on-the-ground experts have weighed in to name the coolest pockets of…
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Kara Newman is a spirits reviewer and author of several cocktail books, including Shake.Stir.Sip., Nightcap, and Cocktails with a Twist. View the full story at WineEnthusiast. The spiritual home of…
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Whether you’re looking for iconic experiences or want to explore hidden gems, here are some fun things to do in Lexington, Kentucky. Image: VisitLEX August 11, 2026 · Lennie Omalza Lexington may be…
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Posted by Sherrie Wilkolaski | August 17, 2026 | Editor's Picks, Featured, Kentucky, Luxury Wellness Retreats It was mid-morning on a Tuesday when an email came through with a subject line I could not…
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LEXINGTON, KY -- The economic impact of travel and tourism in Fayette County was $1.71 billion in 2025, according to a study for the Kentucky Department of Tourism released Wednesday. Tourism in…
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LEXINGTON, KY - Lexington Hospitality Awards that took place last Thursday, May 7, honored front-line staff and volunteers in the tourism industry who have demonstrated exceptional service, as well as…
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Travel + Leisure has officially named Lexington, Kentucky one of the Top 20 Destinations to Travel in June, and we think they made a pretty great call. June in Lexington brings festivals, food, and…
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LEXINGTON, KY -- Lexington has earned the top spot on Southern Living's list of the best Southern cities in the U.S. to raise children, reinforcing the city's reputation as a place where families…
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LEXINGTON, KY -- Travel + Leisure has included Lexington in its list of affordable girls' weekend getaway ideas, highlighting the city as a destination where friends can enjoy a memorable trip without…
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Op-Ed by Mary Quinn Ramer Photo: Downtown Lexington at sunset on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com Lexington has officially hit the triple crown of travel honors…
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