Lexington Kentucky

Al fresco dining in the Distillery District

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Leading a thoroughbred from the stables at Lane's End farm

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Strolling along a colorful neighborhood street

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Incredible views in the mountains outside the city

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A glass of Kentucky bourbon ready for sipping in a local tavern

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Bocce ball and craft beers on a fun night out in the Distillery District

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A sampling of creative cuisine at Middle Fork Kitchen Bar

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A performance by local favorite indie band Swarming Branch

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Spring

12 - 23 ºC

Summer

17 - 29 ºC

Fall

3 - 13 ºC

Winter

-1 - 9 ºC

January

-4 - 5 ºC

February

-2 - 8 ºC

March

2 - 13 ºC

April

7 - 19 ºC

May

12 - 23 ºC

June

17 - 28 ºC

July

19 - 30 ºC

August

18 - 30 ºC

September

14 - 26 ºC

October

8 - 20 ºC

November

3 - 13 ºC

December

-2 - 7 ºC

Major Airports:

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG)
States:

Kentucky

Where horse country meets the charms of city life

Lexington is a city that locals are proud to call home and a place where out-of-towners can find the best of both worlds. It’s a place where rolling pastures filled with horses coexist with a lively city scene that blends Southern hospitality with the latest trends. This is the self-proclaimed Horse Capital of the World and also the Best Place in America to Grab a Drink. Here, you can find good old-fashioned charm, as well as a good Old Fashioned cocktail. But perhaps the best part of Lexington is discovering authentic experiences you won’t be able to find anywhere else.

Exploring Horse Country

Drive just 10 minutes outside the city’s charming downtown and find yourself in the heart of Horse Country where you can explore the rolling hills of bluegrass, surrounded by 450 horse world-class horse farms. You can see thoroughbreds in action at the Keeneland Racecourse as they charge to the finish line, or you can tour the magnificent thoroughbred farms and nurseries on a Horse Country tour.

All About Bourbon

When it comes to bourbon, Lexington is one Kentucky’s top destinations for sampling and learning about the iconic spirit. Tour one of the 14 bourbon distilleries within 75 kilometers of downtown. Explore old warehouses where row upon row of charred-oak barrels stretch into the darkness, waiting for their chance to be sipped. Then, grab a stool at one of the many world-class bourbon and cocktail bars downtown. In Lexington, every bar is a bourbon bar.

Beyond Southern Comfort Food

Local farms have been supplying Lexington restaurants with farm-to-table ingredients since before it was cool. These fresh foods, along with inventive chefs, are the cornerstone of the city’s thriving culinary scene, which sees new restaurants, cafés, food trucks and bistros popping up almost constantly. Not surprisingly, chefs here also have a knack for incorporating bourbon into cuisine, with bourbon-infused dishes ranging from ice cream to entrees.

Live Music & Nightlife

Lexington is home to the oldest bluegrass music festival in Kentucky, the Festival of the Bluegrass. While bluegrass is about as prevalent as bourbon here, there are also plenty of musicians showcasing other genres. You can find live music in Lexington any day of the week – at restaurants, bars and traditional music venues throughout the city.

There’s also the Distillery District, formerly an abandoned distillery site that has been brought back to life as a funky, unique hangout. The Distillery District is full of restaurants and bars, a brewery and, you guessed it, a few distilleries. Whether you want to eat pizza by the slice, drink a microbrew or play old-school arcade games, this local hot spot the perfect place to unwind and get a taste of the Lexington lifestyle.