Lexington Guides

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Kentucky’s Best-Kept Secrets Beyond Bourbon & Horses
Kentucky may be famous for bourbon, bluegrass, and the Derby, but the Bluegrass State's true treasures lie far from the tourist trail. While 80 million visitors flock to the state's…
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Stacked: 8 Must-Try Sandwich and Sub Spots in Lexington
Lexington knows its way around a sandwich, from classic delis to creative kitchens shaking up your lunch routine. Whether you crave melty cheese, crunchy baguettes, or regional specialties, there’s a…
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Money-Saving Tips for Kentucky Homeowners: $5K Annual Guide
Let's be honest: owning a home in Kentucky can feel like your wallet is in a constant wrestling match with your monthly bills. Between mortgage payments, utilities that spike faster…
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A Local’s Guide to Hiking Trails & Walking Paths Near Lexington
Lexington is surrounded by natural beauty just waiting to be explored on foot. Whether you’re hunting for peaceful woodlands, riverside overlooks, or family-friendly paved loops, there’s a trail nearby for…
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10 Can’t-Miss Book Stores Around Lexington
Book lovers and collectors, get ready to explore a literary scene that goes far beyond the ordinary chain store. Lexington is bursting with independent bookstores, comic shops, and cozy corners…
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Kentucky After Dark: Complete Guide to Bars & Nightlife 2025
Kentucky nightlife hits different than anywhere else in America. Where else can you sip $200 bourbon in a converted speakeasy, catch tomorrow's rock stars in a former bowling alley basement,…
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Home Decor Refresh: 12 Lexington Stores Worth a Visit
If you want to give your space a fresh look without trekking all over town, Lexington is packed with home decor shops where you’ll find everything from vintage treasures to…
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Beat the Boredom: Lexington’s Coolest Spots for Active Kiddos
Whether you’re chasing wild weather or just searching for a boredom-proof afternoon, Lexington has a surprising mix of places for families to play, learn, and explore together. From unique museums…
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Best Kentucky Breweries & Distilleries: 2025 Visitor Guide
Let me tell you about the time I tried to visit three distilleries and two breweries in one day in Kentucky. Spoiler alert: I ended up napping in a Bardstown…
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A group of people gather around a large pepperoni pizza on a wooden table, each reaching for a slice, with glasses of beer nearby.
10 Drool-Worthy Pizza Spots Hiding Around Lexington
Whether you’re after a charred Neapolitan crust, a chewy New York-style slice, or a fully loaded pan pizza, Lexington has a spot serving up exactly what you crave. With everything…
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Kentucky Cuisine Guide: Signature Dishes & Regional Specialties
Kentucky's food scene goes way beyond bourbon and fried chicken, though let's be honest, those are pretty fantastic starting points. With a $14.3 billion tourism industry that brought 80 million…
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Kentucky Family Vacations: 25 Best Destinations & Activities
Let's start with Kentucky's biggest city, because honestly, Louisville packs more family-friendly punch per square mile than anywhere else in the state. The Louisville Zoo deserves your entire morning—and I'm…
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Treat Your Best Friend at These Lexington Area Pet Stores
Whether you’re shopping for gourmet dog biscuits, local pet nutrition, or a boutique spa day for your cat, Lexington has no shortage of unique pet stores waiting to be discovered.…
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Kentucky Pro Sports Teams 2025: Complete Guide & Schedules
Kentucky might be famous for bourbon, horses, and college basketball, but the Bluegrass State has more professional sports action than you'd think. Sure, we don't have the NFL or NBA…
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Best Public Golf Courses in Kentucky for Your Next Golf Trip
Let's be honest: when you tell your golf buddies you're planning a Kentucky golf trip, they'll probably ask if you're combining it with the bourbon trail. And while that's absolutely…
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Kentucky State Bird, Tree, Song & More: Full Symbol Guide 2025
Kentucky has 29 official state symbols, and if that sounds like a lot, well, you're right. From being the first state to pick an official bird to spending 25 years…
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Popular Kentucky House Types: Complete Architecture Guide
Walking through Kentucky neighborhoods is like flipping through a well-worn family photo album where each page reveals another architectural personality. From Louisville's narrow shotgun houses to the columned mansions of…
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Kentucky Gardening Guide: Zone Maps, Planting Dates & Tips
Kentucky gardeners face a unique blend of challenges and opportunities that would make even seasoned growers scratch their heads. Between our unpredictable spring weather, clay soil that could double as…
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Kentucky’s Top Festivals: Free to $764 Hotels – Full Guide
Let's be honest… choosing which Kentucky festivals deserve your hard-earned vacation days feels like picking a Derby winner while blindfolded. With over 700 annual celebrations across the Bluegrass State generating…
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Best Day Trips from Lexington KY: 15 Weekend Getaway Ideas
Living in Lexington puts you at the center of some seriously impressive day trip territory. Within a couple hours' drive, you can explore world-class outdoor adventures, sip bourbon in its…
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