Leisure and Travel Blog https://www.visitlex.com/guides/ Fri, 15 May 2026 01:32:23 +0000 Top 8 Things To Do This Summer in Lexington, Kentucky https://www.visitlex.com/guides/post/top-8-things-to-do-this-summer-in-lexington-kentucky/ https://www.visitlex.com/guides/post/top-8-things-to-do-this-summer-in-lexington-kentucky/#comments https://www.visitlex.com/guides/post/top-8-things-to-do-this-summer-in-lexington-kentucky/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

A Lexington summer has it all. Farm-fresh flavors. Lively festivals. Patios, pints, and Kentucky

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Lexington has been home for almost a decade. What began as a stop on my journey became the canvas

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We’ll never stop bragging about our world-famous bourbon, bluegrass, and horses. You should totally

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Ivy is an English Setter who lives in the Northside of Lexington with her humans. By 1 year old, Ivy

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In 2013 two of the founders of The Bourbon Review, Justin and Seth Thompson, teamed up with Larry

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With its rolling hills, fence-lined pastures, and waves of Kentucky bluegrass, the drive through

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You know what sounds good? A vacation. Even just a long weekend out of the house. Maybe go do

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The Complete Guide to the Distillery District.

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Tucked away on the banks of the Town Branch Creek,

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Learn more about the vineyards and wineries that surround Lexington.

Allison White, Lexington native

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The best Lexington experiences involve distilleries, craft breweries, a day at the track, plenty of

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A Colorado Girl’s Guide to the Brewgrass Trail.

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Hope Smith is from Fort Collins, Colorado, which

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We’re positive that Lexington is the Best Place in America to Grab a Drink. Here’s why…

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