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Night photo from high above the Lexington KY skyline

Lexington, Kentucky is considered the Horse Capital of the World, with numerous horse farms, the Kentucky Horse Park, and Keeneland Racecourse. It is also known for the renowned bourbon distilleries nearby and many fine dining restaurants, local cuisine, and farmer鈥檚 markets supported by local farms. Lexington was voted 鈥淭op 5 Best Small Cities in the U.S.鈥 by Cond茅 Nast Traveler in 2024 and 鈥25 Best Places To Go in The South in 2025鈥 by Southern Living.

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Jockeys atop racing horses in mid-stride on the track

Horses

Things to do in Lexington

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Food and Events

Things to do in Lexington