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Go On a Downtown Lexington Food Tour!

Finally, a food tour in downtown Lexington, Kentucky! It’s no secret that I love taking food tours when I travel. I recently discovered taking one in my hometown was just as much fun. Bites of the Bluegrass offers fun and informative food tours in Lexington. I’ll be telling everyone I know visiting our lovely city that this is one of the best things to do in Lexington. Downtown Lexington Food Tour Erin started Bites of the Bluegrass after discovering that...

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The Best Ice Cream in Lexington, KY – 7 Delicious Scoops

Looking for the best ice cream in Lexington, KY? Look no further, I’ve done the hard work and found the best ice cream shops in Lexington. My love for ice cream is serious. Like last meal serious. I love it and seek it out whenever I travel and have had some amazing ice cream in places like Nice, Toronto, Naples, and New York. While I won’t turn my nose up at a chain, I try and seek out local ice...

Best Places to Shop in Lexington – A Local’s Guide! 2022

Shopping in Lexington runs the gamut from large shopping centers to locally owned boutiques. When I travel, I like to shop at places I can’t at home and generally shop til I drop at local stores. Read on for some of the best places to shop in Lexington. Shopping in Downtown Lexington Staying at a hotel in downtown Lexington? Or do you have some extra time before an event at Rupp Arena? You’ll find some great places to shop in...

25 Best Places to See Fall Colors In Kentucky

Kentucky is beautiful year round, but definitely during the fall months. Here is a list of more than 25 best places to see fall colors in Kentucky. From all areas of the state you can see dramatic colors as the trees change. Actitivies to see changing leaves in Kentucky range from simply driving our beautiful country roads to rock climbing and everything in between Best Places to See Fall Colors in KY Kentucky’s landscapes range from gorgeous farms in the...

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Best Bakeries in Lexington, Kentucky 2023!

Ready to take a trip around the world without leaving Lexington, Kentucky?  Our diverse group of bakeries features treats from France, Italy, the Middle East, and more!  I love bakeries and here are some of the best bakeries in Lexington. Martine’s Pastries Martine’s has been supplying Lexington brides with exquisite cakes for twenty years and their bakery now offers desserts, salads, and sandwiches in addition to their cakes. The shop is bright and airy and you’ll feel like you are...

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Unexpected & Cool Street Murals in Lexington, Kentucky

Kentucky is a state that a lot of people don’t know much about.  But once people make it here, they usually love it.  It’s a special place, and my hometown of Lexington is extra special.  But what is there to do in Lexington, Kentucky? One of the unexpected things to come out of me starting this blog was a new appreciation for Lexington.  We have incredible scenic beauty, an awesome food scene, and warm, friendly people.  But I was often...

5 of the Best Local Restaurants in Lexington

Hungry and looking for a local restaurant in Lexington? We have a great food scene with a mix of chain restaurants and local restaurants so you can find pretty much anything that you fancy.  Here are 5 of the best local restaurants in Lexington. I like to eat at locally-owned restaurants when I travel.  How about you? Nothing against chains, I just prefer to try something I can’t get at home.  There’s also a better chance that I will have...