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We’re the most tourist-friendly city in America. Here’s how that’s paying off

Jan. 23, 2026

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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Build a More Accessible Lexington With VisitAble Training

Jan. 13, 2026

VisitLEX is proud to partner with VisitAble, a leader in accessibility education, to provide destination-wide accessibility training in 2026. To support our hospitality partners, VisitLEX is covering…

Lexington Claims Top Spot for Hospitality in 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

Jan. 12, 2026

Lexington Ranks #1 Most Tourist-Friendly in the U.S., Alongside Top Honors for Food and Small City Charm LEXINGTON, KY -- VisitLEX is proud to announce that Lexington has achieved a historic "triple…

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Lexington Awarded 2026 Triple Crown of Girls’ Weekends

Dec. 09, 2025

LEXINGTON, KY -- Lexington announced today that the destination was named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Travel Awards, in the category of “City Vacations.” Lexington has been recognized as…

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VisitLEX Earns 17 Awards at Statewide Tourism Association Program

Nov. 12, 2025

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

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VisitLEX Sales & Experiences Team Wins a ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award

Oct. 21, 2025

It is with great honor that the publishers of ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events in the South, present VisitLEX with a 2025 Readers’ Choice Award…

A horse named Oliver planned my weekend in Lexington, Kentucky—and it was surprisingly perfect

Oct. 19, 2025

Here are the highlights of my first "Neigh-I" experience. Written by Dana Rozansky, CEO & Chief Content Creator, Miami Food Porn If you’re planning a trip to an unknown city, you generally want…

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VisitLEX unveils 3D holographic technology to provide interactive experiences with local experts

Oct. 06, 2025

LEXINGTON, KY – VisitLEX will unveil an advanced 3D holographic technology -- often called a Holobox -- at the Lexington Visitors Center to create lifelike, interactive experiences with local…

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VisitLEX Nominated for ConventionSouth's Readers’ Choice Award

Sep. 30, 2025

Big news from the Bluegrass! The VisitLEX sales and services team has been nominated for a ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award, spotlighting the South’s very best CVBs, convention centers, meeting…

Lexington, Kentucky, Debuts ‘Neigh-I’ Travel Planning Technology

Sep. 16, 2025

Horse Capital of the World Pioneers Equine Alternative To Artificial Intelligence Move over, AI. Lexington, KY–the stunning Bluegrass city famous for its unique Thoroughbred culture–has developed an…

Add a detour to your next vacation—starting with these classic destinations

Jul. 02, 2025

Detour destinations, aka lesser-known spots, are trending in travel for several reasons. Try one of these getaways that are less crowded and offer rich local experiences. By Laurie Bain Wilson | June…

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'Horse Capital' Is A Southern Foodie City Full Of Friendly Charm And Endless Outdoor Adventure

Jun. 30, 2025

If you love horses, bites, bourbon, and the beautiful outdoors, there's one Kentucky city you can't afford to miss. Situated about 80 miles east of Louisville, a buzzing foodie haven of trendy shops…

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