HORSE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
" Top 5 Best Small Cities in the U.S. "
- Condé Nast Traveler
Horse Capital of the World
Unforgettable Equine Experiences
Tour hundreds of stunning Thoroughbred farms. Meet horse racing’s legends and future superstars. Experience the historic beauty and pulse-pounding thrill of Keeneland. For all things equine, there’s no better destination than Lexington.
Learn more about Lexington’s Thoroughbred culture, book a horse farm tour, and more.
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Manchester Farm
Darby Dan Farm
Three Chimneys Farm
Experience Bourbonland
Nobody and no place does America’s native spirit like Lexington.
Lexington is a bourbon lover’s paradise. There are 18 renowned bourbon distilleries nearby offering a firsthand look at the history and craft of America’s native spirit. Throughout the city, world-class bourbon bars boast rare collections and innovative cocktails.
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Woodford Reserve Distillery
Town Branch Distillery
Fresh Bourbon
Diverse Dining
The culinary scene in Lexington is a feast for the senses.
Lexington has a flavor all its own. Local farms fuel an expansive culinary scene that’s as imaginative as it is delicious. Here you’ll find an eye-popping number of restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and bistros serving eclectic fare and fresh takes on Southern classics.
See what’s on the menu in Lexington. We’ll save a seat for you at the table.
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Eppings on Eastside
33 Staves
The Grove
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337 miles
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345 miles
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Look at Lexington for your next meeting!
Our easy-to-get-to location and first-class facilities, like our new, state-of-the-art Central Bank Center, make Lexington the perfect place for conventions and meetings of all sizes and types—including yours!
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Lexington makes ballot for Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards
Lexington has made it to the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025 ballot! The city is nominated for Best City, and five local hotels are in the running for the Best Hotel category. Show your support and cast your vote by February 26.
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VisitLEX Values Our Partners
As part of the VisitLEX mission to make Lexington the best it can be for both visitors and locals, we offer a variety of resources and tools for our valued tourism partners.
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