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The Quick & Easy Fall Getaways You’ll Want To Return To Year After Year

Aug. 24, 2023

Lexington, Kentucky OK, mine might be a slightly biased opinion — I currently live in Lexington, KY. But hear me out: As a transplant of this city, I can personally vouch for just how easy a getaway…

In Lexington, Ky. it's Horses, Hospitality and much more

Aug. 24, 2023

Horses, hospitality, a hotel (with history) and hoops. That’s a quick and easy summary of what makes a visit to Lexington, Ky., unique. You could almost refer to it as “4-H” — except that the term…

Riders Up: Rail Explorers® rolls out in Central Kentucky

Jul. 27, 2023

VERSAILLES, Ky., (July 26, 2023) – The beauty of the Commonwealth’s horse farms, limestone cliffs, and river views are on full display during a tour with the nation’s premier railbike company, Rail…

Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Adds Four New Distilleries To Amber Adventure

Jul. 24, 2023

NEWS – The Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour® is embarking on its largest expansion in its history, welcoming four distilleries to the nation’s premier adventure showcasing micro-distilling…

Tail-Wagging Luxury: Uncovering the Lavish Offerings of Pet-Friendly Hotels

Jun. 22, 2023

Nestled in the vibrant Summit at Fritz Farm retail and entertainment hub of Lexington, KY, Origin Hotel Lexington is a charming 120-room boutique hotel that goes above and beyond to cater to both…

VisitLEX Sponsors Activities, Tours for Juneteenth

Jun. 16, 2023

LEXINGTON – VisitLEX is pleased to sponsor activities and tours in honor of the upcoming Juneteenth holiday. SoulFeast Week, Bites of the Bluegrass Black History Walking Food Tour and the…

VisitLEX Honors 30 Hometown Hosts Who Helped Attract More Than 16,000 Visitors to the Community

Jun. 08, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. – VisitLEX recognized 30 people as Hometown Hosts at a recent luncheon at the Central Bank Center. Developed by VisitLEX in 2004, the Hometown Host Program provides support and…

Lexington Named Top 12 Place to Travel in July to Soak Up Summer Vibes

Jun. 07, 2023

Lost Palms | Photo from The Manchester GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 10) Lexington, Kentucky Known for its championship thoroughbred horse farms, bourbon distilleries and delicious eats, the “Horse Capital of the…

I Was Here Project Launches Multi-Media Digital Experience to Explore History, Ancestry, Enslavement

May. 23, 2023

LEXINGTON – I Was Here , in partnership with VisitLEX, has launched a new multimedia experience in public spaces centered in downtown Lexington. Using the digital platform Bandwango, the I Was Here…

Lexington's Elwood Hotel Listed in Iconic Life's Surprisingly Sustainable Stays

Feb. 13, 2023

Elwood Hotel was listed in Iconic Life's 2023 February/March Issue as a Surprisingly Sustainable Stay for their Plant-Friendly Hotel offerings…

Horse Kicks: The World’s First Customized Sneakers For Horses

Jan. 11, 2023

LEXINGTON, Kentucky – A Lexington, Kentucky artist is creating the world’s first customized sneakers for horses. Horse Kicks is a sneaker customization service that turns rare, collectors’ item human…

VisitLEX Announces New Hires

Aug. 23, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. – VisitLEX today announced two new hires as it positions the city to rebound from the pandemic and regain momentum by attracting new conventions, events and visitors: Jenna Erickson…

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