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Enjoy all of the wonderful ways to celebrate the season with Fall fun in Kentucky in the month of October 2023!

A wonderful mix of old and new, Chevy Chase in Lexington, Kentucky is the place to be with easy walkability to dozens of businesses, most of which are locally owned. DRINKING & DINING IN CHEVY CHASE: LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY PAPI’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND BAR I really love Papi’s restaurant. The vibe is fun and the ambiance…

I would like to introduce my friends, Tam and Leigh of the Kentucky Taste Buds. These two besties met in junior high in Lexington and the dynamic duo will enthusiastically introduce you to the great activities around our state! Tam and Leigh’s friendship grew over the years as they married and had children. After their kids…

EXPLORE Stop at the Visit Lex information center and gift shop located in the old courthouse on Main Street. Have your photo taken next to the signature, hand-painted, horse statue and sample the subtle variances between Kentucky bourbons at the bourbon “sniffing” station. This stop will put you well on your way to the best places to dine and drink in…

An excursion to downtown Lexington offers an amazing number of exciting activities for every age.  And now for your easy reference is an all-inclusive, walking tour of our fair city, so read on to find the best places in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. BREAKFAST/BRUNCH/LUNCH The Lexington courthouse fell into disrepair for years after the offices moved…

Nestled within Lexington’s rolling hills of horse farm country, you’ll come upon The Depot at Muir Station. Located in Kentucky’s historic Rail Building, entering The Depot is a step back in time.  Elegant chandeliers cast a warm glow to light your way, where you’ll forever discover new and interesting pieces. Find Treasures at The Depot at…

Raven Run is a scenic drive off of old Richmond Road in Lexington, KY. It is easy to access and offers a number of trails to choose from. The park itself is 734 acres and borders the Kentucky River. Family Friendly *No Pets Photos by Bluegrass Blog. One of my favorite things about hiking the…

One year anniversary encore!! I started my blog one year ago today with the blog below featuring the Lexington Farmers Market, it was and still is the best in town! Be sure to drop by and visit every Saturday. Since this first blog, they’ve added the Lexington Makers Market as well with hand made items…

Springtime would not bloom as beautifully if I haven’t managed to spend at least one afternoon at Lexington’s Keeneland Race Course. Granted, as we struggle free of Old Man Winter’s chilly embrace, it’s been a little difficult making it to this season’s meets. But just as those resolute jockeys astride their young thoroughbreds forge ahead,…

Photo by Marie Pullen Photography   Monsters, Mayhem and Murder   Felix the Bloody (Adam Sovkoplas), Madison Avenue (Evender Hodges), Finn (Melissa Rae Wilkeson), Anna (Dana Edison), Howard (Harold Nikirk One of the few business ventures in the area which provides a delicious dinner combined with theatrical entertainment, the Bluegrass Mystery Theatre is a fun…

Revisiting the hallowed halls of academia might be a smart move when considering the School Sushi restaurant at 163 West Short Street in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. The interior is designed with lively schools of fish. The windows, walls and lighting fixtures of this former bank literally shimmer with oceanic ambiance. Photos by Marie Pullen Photography…

There’s just under 2 weeks left before Christmas and what better way to get your local shopping on than to visit the pop-up, monthly Friday market on Manchester Street?! The Market 301 is located in the Distillery District of the Manchester Music Hall (formerly Busters) at 899 Manchester St near Oliver Lewis Boulevard. Plan to…