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Plan Your Trip to Lexington, Kentucky

Plain and simple, we love this city. And when you’re fiercely passionate about something, you can’t help but show it off. That love is what drives us to #ShareTheLEX with you. We've curated dozens of guides to help you plan a Lexington experience that will make you fall in love with this place, too.

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Lexington is a Safe Bet for Travel

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How to Support Local Business During COVID-19

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Things To Do During COVID-19

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We firmly believe that the best people to talk about Lexington are Lexington locals. They've pulled together their favorite things to do and can't-miss attractions for visitors, so you can Lex like a local too.

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