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Bourbon n' Toulouse Cajun restaurant on Euclid Avenue in Lexington Kentucky
Restaurants Dining

I Visited Lexington's #1 Ranked Restaurant - Bourbon n' Toulouse

Bourbon n' Toulouse has been sitting at #1 on our restaurant horse race for a while now. I have been coming here for several years now and wanted my first food blog post to be about this place.

Mar 19, 2026
5 min read
Horses racing at Keeneland for the Breeders' Cup
Lifestyle Events

Breeders' Cup 2026 is Coming to Keeneland

The Breeders' Cup World Championships are coming to Keeneland on October 30-31, 2026. Everything you need to know about tickets, parking, what to wear, and why this is the biggest event Lexington has seen in years.

Mar 16, 2026
8 min read
Horse farm tour in Lexington Kentucky bluegrass country
Lifestyle Events

Complete Guide to Horse Farm Tours

Your complete guide to horse farm tours near Lexington, Kentucky. From mares and foals to stallion tours, Keeneland experiences, and retirement farms, discover everything Visit Horse Country has to offer.

Mar 9, 2026
6 min read
Keeneland Race Course sign in Lexington Kentucky
Lifestyle Events

Keeneland Race Day Guide: Tips for First-Time Visitors

Everything you need to know before your first visit to Keeneland: what to wear, how to bet, what to drink, and why this legendary race course is unlike anything else in Kentucky.

Mar 4, 2026
7 min read
Masterson Station neighborhood entrance in Lexington Kentucky
Lifestyle Events

Moving to Lexington, KY

The real story about living in Lexington, Kentucky: the traffic, the weather, Keeneland, UK basketball, the best local restaurants, and the insider knowledge you'll only find after you've actually been here a while.

Feb 28, 2026
8 min read
Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles Kentucky near Lexington on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Bourbon Distilleries

Top 5 Bourbon Distilleries Near Lexington KY

Discover the best bourbon distilleries within 30 minutes of Lexington, Kentucky. From historic Buffalo Trace to elegant Woodford Reserve, explore the heart of bourbon country with insider tips on tours, tastings, and what makes each distillery unique.

Feb 12, 2026
12 min read