Lexington, Kentucky is known as the “Horse Capital of The World” for it’s rich history in thoroughbred racing and breeding. Not only is the city is surrounded by beautiful horse farms but it is also home to Keenland, an elegant world-renowned racetrack where bets can be placed and history can be explored in the library.
Lexington is more than just horses though. It is home to the University of Kentucky which has a lovely art gallery and arboretum, and whose athletics are a large part of the local culture. The downtown is vibrant and abundant with restaurants and bars. Local distilleries, breweries, ice cream, a live music hall, and more can be found in the Distillery District. Upscale shopping can be done at The Summit. Plays can be watched at the Opera House and history can be uncovered at the Ashland Estate. Not to mention the city has a sprawling vintage store scene.
Saddle-up, its time to run for Lexington.
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Encounter21c Museum Hotel Lexington
21C Lexington is a delight. Art. Comfortable, modern, accommodations. Exceptional food. Hospitable staff. This 88 room boutique hotel was once...
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EncounterLockbox
While the service is on point and efficient, there is also a laid back flow to a meal at Lockbox...
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EncounterThe Manchester
The Manchester snagged a mention in Time Magazine’s “World’s Greatest Places of 2024: 100 Extraordinary Places to Explore.” Noting that...
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EncounterCrank & Boom Ice Cream
Crank & Boom is the sweetest spot in Lexington, Kentucky. They are a craft ice cream shop located in the...
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EncounterZim’s Cafe
Zim’s Cafe will serve you from the bounties of Kentucky farms. Being located in the old courthouse makes it a...
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EncounterOld School Coffee
Old School Coffee – where you can get a high quality cup of coffee served by people who really care...
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EncounterEckert’s Orchard
Eckert’s Orchard is a fall favorite. We have a family member who makes a trip to the farm outside of...
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EncounterThird Street Stuff & Coffee
You should NOT go to Third Street Stuff & Coffee if you’re not ready for inspiration on display. Lively, colorful,...
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EncounterWindy Corner Market
Outside of the city of Lexington, among the sprawling horse farms, you will find Windy Corner Market. Windy Corner is...
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EncounterLost Palm Rooftop Bar at The Manchester
Love a good roof-top bar? We completely fell in love with the Lost Palm at the Manchester Hotel. We absolutely...
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EncounterGranddam at The Manchester
If you’re looking for a well-appointed menu with several nods to Kentucky culture, then a meal at the Granddam is...
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EncounterWaveland State Historic Site
We need to start by telling you about a crucial mistake we made about before our visit to Waveland’s State...