Tag Archives: Lexington Kentucky

A Retirement Fit for A Legend: Grand Slam Champion American Pharoah is Living the Good Life

History making Triple Crown and Breeders Cup winner American Pharoah enters retirement at Ashford Stud

A Great City Springs Up: Lexington, Kentucky’s McConnell Springs and Town Branch

Not all great cities are built on rivers! Some of them, like Lexington, Kentucky, are built on artisan springs and underground creeks.

Delicious Geometry: Celebrate A Very Special Pi Day with the Sweetest Spots to Grab a Slice

Sweet or Savory, everyone should indulge with a slice for “Pi Day!” Here are a few of our favorite Bluegrass spots to stuff your ‘pie hole.’

There’s Only One: Check out these uniquely-Kentucky destinations

There are so many things about Kentucky to love. Here are a handful of sights and destinations you’ll only see in the Bluegrass State.

Kentucky (Tall) Tales: The Versailles/Lexington Road Castle

Everyone passing through Versailles, Kentucky into Lexington has seen this castle sitting up on the hill in Woodford County. Man, does it have a story to tell.

A Walk in the Park: Gratz Park History

2 blocks North of Main Street in downtown Lexington sits a beautiful bit of green-space between Transylvania University and West Second Street. Originally dedicated as Centennial Park in 1876, Gratz Park was renamed for Benjamin Gratz, a prominent hemp grower who made his home amongst the Federal and Greek revival homes surrounding the park. AndContinue reading “A Walk in the Park: Gratz Park History”

A Road Trip Through Cheapside Park and Some Lexington, Kentucky History

In Lexington’s Cheapside Park, it isn’t uncommon to see people enjoying lunch at one of the cafes or restaurants that line the street, or lounging around on outdoor patios. In the evenings locals walk their dogs on the lawn of the old courthouse, and on summer nights, bands play on the Pavilion stage; on Saturdays, the streetContinue reading “A Road Trip Through Cheapside Park and Some Lexington, Kentucky History”