Night photo from high above the Lexington KY skyline

Overview

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’s markets supported by local farms. Lexington was voted “Top 5 Best Small Cities in the U.S.” by Condé Nast Traveler in 2024 and “25 Best Places To Go in The South in 2025” by Southern Living.

Visit Lexington

A close up of people visiting stalls at the Lexington Farmer's Market

Things to Do

Here’s a few of our recommendations for how to make the most of your visit.

Closely cropped photo of several plates of food on a wooden table

Food Experiences

In Lexington, we celebrate good food every chance we get.