Lexington KY

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05/11/2026

Interesting fact... Ever wonder why Lexington, KY is the Horse Capital of the World? It wasn't because of coincidence... The Bluegrass region surrounding Lexington is one of the rarest ecosystems in the country, something called a woodland pasture. Almost half a billion years ago, trilobites, brachiopods, corals, clams and snails lived in an inland sea that inundated what is now Fayette County, KY, and the city of Lexington. As these creatures died and drifted to the seafloor, calcium in their shells formed a limestone layer up to 320 feet thick. As the sea drew away and the land lifted, water began percolating through the soil and limestone, which leached out calcium, a vital ingredient for both plants and animals. Lush grass together with shade from the trees proved a winning combination for livestock. The calcium-rich grass and undulating hills enables horses to build strong leg bones. This is the real reason why Lexington is the Horse Capital of the World!
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05/11/2026

From bourbon tastings to now bites to eat. Buffalo Trace has opened its first permanent cafe for guests. Here’s what you’ll find inside and why officials say it’s been years in the making.

05/05/2026

Lexington, your support means the world to us.

Merrick Inn is honored to be nominated in this year’s Best of Lex in the following categories:

• Best All-Around Restaurant
• Best Fried Chicken
• Best Date Night
• Best Fine Dining
• Best Outdoor Dining
• Best Specialty Cocktails

Every nomination is a reflection of the passion our team brings to the table each day and the loyalty of guests like you who continue to walk through our doors.

If you’ve dined with us and enjoyed your experience, we would be grateful for your vote.

Thank you, Lexington, for being such an important part of our story.

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10/19/2025

Today we proudly celebrate National Kentucky Day and our place in Kentucky’s equine heritage. Our $2.1 billion state industry is home to 31,000 farms/operations with an equine population of 209,500 (including 42,500 retired equines), 48,500 of which are Thoroughbreds. There are 12,500 Kentucky Equine operation employees. Twenty-five of them work tirelessly on our four farms to care for our retirees. Each and every one is a rockstar!