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Inside Background
Architecture 
From pioneer cabins to modern glass skyscrapers, buildings in Lexington’s...
Last edited: July 31, 2009
Health & Safety 
Lexington can safely be described as a safe city, and crime consistently ranks...
Last edited: June 09, 2006
History 
Horseracing has been called the “sport of kings,” and as Lexington, Kentucky is...
Last edited: June 07, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The official Lexington Web site offers detailed information on the city. It...
Last edited: June 09, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
The hills of Lexington offer four fairly pleasant seasons that include cool...
Last edited: June 12, 2006
Introduction 
Welcome to Lexington, Horse Capital of the World! Lexington is located in the...
Last edited: January 18, 2012
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
  Since it was first built in 1941 the Blue Grass Airport in Lexington has...
Last edited: July 23, 2006
Getting Around 
Getting around the heart of Lexington is easy, and there are plenty of...
Last edited: June 09, 2006
Public Transportation 
Public transportation has a long history in Lexington, dating back to the 19th...
Last edited: July 07, 2010
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport offers the services of most major airport...
Last edited: April 17, 2013
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Lexington is surrounded by many beautiful cities including the Kentucky state...
Last edited: January 20, 2011
Family Travel 
Touring horse country is what the Lexington region is about. The Blue Grass...
Last edited: July 23, 2006
Nightlife 
The fun in Lexington doesn’t stop when the sun goes down, and many might say...
Last edited: July 16, 2012
Off the Beaten Path 
     No tour of the region would be complete without a visit to a Kentucky...
Last edited: September 08, 2008
The Performing Arts 
Lexington is in the Bluegrass Region, so it is fitting that the city is home to...
Last edited: June 09, 2006
Shopping 
  With more than 120 shops, from Abercrombie & Fitch to Zales Jewelers, the...
Last edited: April 07, 2013
Sports & Activities 
  Lexington is the horse capitol of the world, and what better way to spend it...
Last edited: July 23, 2006
Private Tours 
Visitors to Lexington can choose from a number of public tour companies that...
Last edited: July 04, 2011
Springhouse Gardens 
Springhouse Gardens is an agritourism site just south of Lexington in Jessamine...
Last edited: April 09, 2013
Jacobson Park 
Jacobson Park is a 216-acre park located in east Lexington. The park includes a...
Last edited: February 09, 2010
Lexington Convention Center 
This downtown complex includes a hotel, retail center and convention and...
Last edited: February 09, 2010
Loudoun House 
Loudoun House is considered one of the largest and finest examples of Gothic...
Last edited: February 09, 2010
Mary Todd Lincoln House 
Mary lived there from 1832 to 1839. She and Lincoln spent some time there, but...
Last edited: December 10, 2012
McConnell Springs 
Known as the "Birthplace of Lexington", a nice walking trail leads to a...
Last edited: February 09, 2010
The Arboretum 
Expansive arboretum features a variety of trees, gardens and walking/jogging...
Last edited: February 09, 2010
The Kentucky Theater 
This Romanesque-style theater built in 1922 was restored to its original...
Last edited: February 09, 2010
The Red Mile 
The Red Mile is Lexington's oldest existing racetrack, dating to 1875, as well...
Last edited: February 09, 2010
The Thoroughbred Center 
At this working Thoroughbred training facility, visitors can go behind the...
Last edited: February 09, 2010
Thoroughbred Park 
This 2.5 acre park dedicated to the Thoroughbred industry contains seven...
Last edited: February 09, 2010
University of Kentucky Art Museum 
An impressive permanent collection is augmented by special traveling exhibits...
Last edited: February 09, 2010
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Lexington has many chain and non-chain restaurants that can provide a wide...
Last edited: October 30, 2009
Late-night Dining 
  Lexington is a quiet town with mostly chain eats afterhours.   Applebees (5...
Last edited: March 10, 2013
Outdoor Dining 
Lexington is a great place for al fresco dining when the weather cooperates...
Last edited: June 24, 2006
Lexington Restaurants 
This is an attempt to create an exhaustive list of Lexington Restaurants. This...
Last edited: January 18, 2012
Arirang Garden 
Ariring Garden Korean restaurant has a casual, family-friendly, yet romantic...
Last edited: April 13, 2009
Old San Juan Cuban Cuisine 
Cuban Cuisine.  Neighborhood institution.
Last edited: June 21, 2008
Tolly-ho Restaurant INC 
Tolly-Ho sits on the corner of S. Limestone and Euclid Ave (now known as Avenue...
Last edited: August 29, 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: May 11, 2010
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: March 18, 2013
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: October 11, 2012
Important Phrases 
Temperature in the United States... How Hot is HOT? How Cold is COLD?  100°F...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Tipping & Etiquette 
While tipping is not mandatory in the United States, it is expected in some...
Last edited: April 11, 2013
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: October 02, 2010
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
United States of America has a history of unified etiquette protocols that may...
Last edited: April 26, 2013
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 24, 2013
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
International Travel - Electric Outlets 
Before making international travel, it is important to determine the electrical...
Last edited: April 08, 2013
Language and America 
  Some Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from...
Last edited: November 01, 2012
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Sales Tax 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Traveling by Car in the United States 
Many visitors to the United States  go to typical tourist areas like New York...
Last edited: February 07, 2013
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: October 28, 2010
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
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