My wife and I moved here about a year and a half ago and we absolutely love Lexington. We moved here from Arizona and life has never been better. It is a beautiful city.
@amyh7491 Yes, after 2 years, it was the best decision we ever made. We still love it here and we are now looking forward to the beautiful fall colors.
Native Lexingtonian here! Born and raised. I love my hometown; lots of memories made and my family still lives there. Kind, hospitable folks, beautiful city, delicious food and top notch bourbon. There’s lots of history and always something to do. Excellent town for families. I now live on a farm in rural southwest Ohio 2 hours up the road but my heart is forever in Lexington. My only beef with it though is the explosive amount of development the city has undergone in recent years, which has proportionately contributed to the rising crime rate. Nearly every scrap of green space is getting devoured and it breaks my heart every time I come back for a visit. It used to be homicides were rare in Lexington but are becoming more numerous. Overall, however, it’s a wonderful place to live compared to many other US cities.
Native Lexantonian here. Nice video of out down town, I've never heard of TARR bourbon, you missed the best Pizza "Good fellas" and the crank and boom local ice creamery in the distillery district. The neighborhoods you featured were the ghetto compared if you had driven then other way out-of towns down Richmond Rd and Henry Clay estates and Ashland,/Chevy chase area..come back and go to Keeneland and do the Ky Horse park. Also there is a bourbon passport you can get a stamp in each distillery state wide. My personal favorote is Woodford reserve, then Buffalo Trace and then Makers Mark. Thanks for featuring our town.
I don’t know why this popped up as a suggested video, but I’ve lived here for almost a decade and I love it. It’s beautiful; not too small, not too big. A perfect mix of everything. I’m very proud to live here!
I was born and raised in Lexington. Im currently in Cincinnati but I can't wait to move back. Any time I tell someone I'm from Kentucky, they always think hillbillies and KFC but Lexington really is the perfect mix of urban and rural. Truly a hidden gem city. Also very alive and modern
I moved here from California 17 years ago, and I would never move back to California after living in Kentucky. Lexington was the first city that I lived in when we moved here and I was there for 10 years. I've since lived in Richmond and now I'm in Versailles, which about 10 miles from Lexington airport. Lexington has some crime but it's nothing like where I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. People complain about the traffic in Lexington, but most that do have never really driven in real congested traffic. Lexington does have a lot to offer lots of things to do and it's a beautiful city.
I was born and raised in Franklin County just about ten miles outside of Frankfort. This will always be home but I’ve spent alot of time in Woodford Co and it’s the only other place in the entire state that I’d actually want to live. If I ever had to move states I think Wyoming or Montana would be my only choices but for here, Frankfort or Versailles would have to be it.
This is an amazing video! I live in Georgetown which is a neighboring county to Lexington. When I was in middle school I had to do an assignment that involved going all over Lexington and taking pics of all the historical sites! Still one of my favorite things I've ever done! Thanks for showing my hometown in such an amazing way!
Lexington is awesome. Few bad areas but great people all over. Clean and pretty and lots to do. Many beautiful parks. Lots of more rural towns just a short drive from lex. Lots of historical homes and buildings. Small home town with a metropolitan feel. Great night life. Family fun every where every day. Just an awesome town. GO BIG BLUE!! come visit we are known for a lot of things basketball, bourbon, fast horses and beautiful country women.
I have lived in Kentucky my entire life I cant say i have anything against Lexington but i personally try to stay away from any city especially Louisville Ky I'm about 2 hrs south of Lexington. I could go live in the country parts but personally dont like the traffic in the cities or the thought of having close neighbors. I have to say I haven't had one bad experience with the people in Lexington everyone i have met have been very friendly and in Kentucky Lexington has the best doctors in the state.
Thank you for highlighting how beautiful Lexingtons gems. I'm from this area and am still so proud to say so. Keep traveling throughout Kentucky. It's is a gorgeous state!
I am from Georgetown about 12 miles from Lexington. We lived between Lexington and Georgetown. The only other place I'd live again would be in either Fort Worth,Tyler or Arlington, Texas!! We also have a lot of beautiful horse farms and caves! There's a lot to explore!! Sending lots of love and positive vibes yalls way from KENTUCKY!!
I've lived in Kentucky for 52 years. I was born in Cincinnati, Ohio but both my parents are from Kentucky, so when I was 3 years old, we moved back to Kentucky. I live in Somerset, which is about 76 miles south of Lexington. My heart dr is in Lexington at the Gill heart institute. ❤. UK hospital is part of that. I truly love Kentucky. Those hills surrounds my heart like a welcomed hug !! To those who have moved into Kentucky from other states....Welcome!!!
I'm a Kiwi (New Zealander) and actually lived rent free in the care takers cottage of the Old Episcopal Burying ground from 1998 to 2000 whilst renovating the flooring and robe closets, also worked on various horse farms, even did paving stone work on Henry Clay estate. I remember driving out to Bluegrass airport and seeing huge planes flying in with rich Saudis buying up the thoroughbred's. It's a place of extreme wealth.
I was born and raised in north cali. Moved to Boston for school. Stayed an extra 2 yrs after school then back to L.A. Moved to Lex about 2015 for a couple years while working in Louisville. I commuted because I didn’t care for Louisville. Definitely prefer Lex of the two. But I ended up moving 85 miles north to Cincinnati. Lex is a nice place but I’m a city guy. I like the feel of a hustle and bustle atmosphere. I like big tall buildings, bridges, a ton of gyms and restaurants, I think Lex is a good place for families looking to slow down and be in a small town vibe but still have access to small city feel as well. What I do know is you do NOT wanna get caught downtown when after a UK basketball game let out. That’s death.
We've been to Lexington twice and had a great time there (we're from Toronto).... the guided tour of Mary Todd Lincoln's home is one of the most fascinating things we have ever done... the story of her family is amazing, and it is well worth taking the tour
What I'm noticing is how clean everything is. No graffiti, no homeless encampments all over the sidewalks, or homeless people harrassing people to give them money, no needles on the sidewalk, no trash on the ground or cigarette butts all over the place. I've don't think I've ever seen such a clean city. I've never been to Lexington, but looks like a wonderful town.
I’ve lived here for 55 years. We chase the homeless from downtown every morning. They hang around just outside downtown. Panhandling on every corner. People carry guns everywhere. After midnight I definitely wouldn’t walk around downtown. People like to take their guns into bars then get into shoot outs on the streets.
Awesome place for you to have a beer . Lexington has been constantly doing construction to renovate the properties or improve the road ways . It’s such a cool place just over all . The historic district is mind blowing on architectural aspect . I was born in Lexington in 76 grew up in Versailles just outside of the airport , keenland and castle side of Lexington. Great job on the video displaying the city .
Haha I go to Lex once a month to see my Dr and my youngest daughter always has to wave and holler “Hi” to the Princess every time we pass the Castle 😆😆
Comparing the Lexington traffic to Atlanta is simply ridiculous. I grew up in Lexington and recently moved away to a bigger city. It made me realize how relatively mild lexington's traffic actually is.
Definitely true. I am from Lexington and spent 13 1/2 years living about 30 minutes of Atlanta. Lexington's traffic is mild compared to Atlanta's traffic. And I currently live in Lexington again.
Our little town of Lexington definitely has much to offer. I can tell you guys were genuinely impressed and enjoyed yourselves greatly….. after all what’s not to love. Thanx for sharing your road trips. Love your takes on the places you visit!
Visited Lexington a few years ago and stayed with an old friend from school I knew who lived there. It was really enjoyable and I spend a couple days just ambling around the downtown area mostly, checking out random shops, cafes and restaurants. Being from a smaller college town in the mid-south, i was surprised at how large their downtown is compared to the one I'm used to. For a time I kind of wanted to move there. I definitely want to visit again at some point at least.
I've lived in the Lexington area for fifty one years and I've seen friends and family come and go. Most people return to this area and stay after testing the waters elsewhere. Downtown Lex is beautiful and I realize now that I take it for granted. The climate is not perfect, mostly due to the gloomy and wet winters and I've noticed that the summers have been wetter than they used to be, but when we do have nice days, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
Went to UK and loved every second of Lexington. Haven't been back since 2015, miss it much and have a yearning to return. Thanks for showing some highlights of the city.
I appreciate you showing us the reality of cities that are sadly sinking into oblivion because I think it needs to be seen and documented-but I must say it truly is refreshing and uplifting to see cities that are thriving.
Honey, this city is getting DANGEROUS! There’s almost a murder a day some weeks. The ONLY thing that has improved is the aesthetics. You could get shot anywhere here. That’s the part people need to know about. Our local government needs to get the violence out of Lexington!
Our country is going down the drain. Meanwhile out government spent 5 Trillion dollars + since Covid. And they all got paid Every city, budget, pension, all thier buddies, colleges. All got paid. Meanwhile homeless and drug use through the roof. No jail really anymore. Even for people shooting guns around town. Prices up on everything. And we the people pay for it.
@@lmtcargill What is your local news station? Let me know and I will have a look at their broadcasts.I genuinely would like to know more about the area.Thank you.
Moved to Lex Vegas in 2009. Left in 2011 to move back to my hometown of Seattle. Sadly haven't been back to Lexington since. I miss it quite a bit. If the conditions are right, I do see myself moving back there, though. It's difficult to explain to people. Kentucky just becomes part of you. It's almost, for lack of a better term, infectious. Just gets into your blood. An underrated, underappreciated, but gorgeous part of the country. Glad you had a good time!
i'm a native, and i grew up in Winchester which is about 30 mins east of Lexington. its too expensive there now, though, i've done been priced out before i ever got to the point of buying a house, so now i'm a little further east, in a real small town, Irvine. don't forget about the smaller towns, they have a lot of unique stuff and they're just charming. the whole state is full of curiosities, the older i get the more i find to love about KY. its just a fantastic place, my favorite part is just the land. the mountains, the forests, the hills, and all the wildlife, its so peaceful and beautiful. i feel so happy waking up every morning, just sitting and taking in all the sounds, the chickens crowing, wild turkeys off the roost, cows lowing, squirrels caching nuts, literally dozens of different kinds of birds singing. if you like the outdoors and don't have much in proximity to you in your state, you should come to KY! we got woods for days out here, lol. its really quite lovely, i can't say enough good things about this place. its got a hold on me, strong
Lexington is my hometown. The Queen of England has been here many times in the past. Because of her love for horses. She stayed many times at C.V. Whitney's farm out old Paris Pike. In recent years she stayed at Layne's End farms. Lexington has tripled in population since 1975. Diffently growing pains. The biggest concerns of native Lexintonians is the loss of our horse and farm lands to developments and the gang and drug traffic coming in from I -75 from Ohio, Michigan, to Florida. It just a fact. That needs stricter laws enforced. Lexington has always been a very diverse city. I'm most proud of that. I lived a few years down south, and I was never more appreciative of my hometown. Thanks for the visuals and drone footage.
The drug problem wouldn't be nearly as bad if the LPD would actually do something in Little Tijuana. Not to mention, the city as a whole is slowly sinking into Louisville levels of fecal matter. There were 10 people shot last night between the hours of 1am to 6am, mostly women.
Hey Lilly. Everything you said is true. But I hope you rest assured that the farms are not going anywhere. There is tons of room on the north and east to build. Yes the gangs and drugs are bad and have gotten worse but, it's a larger problem. Every big city in this country is a mess right now almost. The homeless are up between 30 and 50% in cities. I was in Louisville all week. It's a sad sight. Homeless and druggies all over. Trash everywhere. Same with cincinnati. Surprisingly Detroit was cleaner than both. In the downtown area. Either way we need to start locking people up again instead of letting them free with no bail.
@@camd4648 Police can only do what the laws allow. The problem is the lawmakers and the judges. Police Officers put their lives in danger every day. Only for the criminals to be turned back out in the streets the next day. This is what you get when you're a blue state.
The Lexington area is configured on a circle design, so although the traffic may be heavy it is reasonably simple to navigate. The circle highway runs around the city with the urban areas inside the circle. The more rural areas lie outside of the circle & are accessed by the 'spokes' running east to west. East of the circle you'll find the Kentucky Horse Park Amid the beautiful breeding & training farms. West of the circle is the infamous Calumet Farm, Keeneland Race Track & sales pavilion & the Lexington airport. Driving either way outside the circle you will soon become overwhelmed by the hundreds of miles of fencing encompassing some of the most highly regarded Thoroughbred (primarily breeding) farms in the world. Having lived there for more than a decade, I can honestly say it is the home of some of the warmest & nicest people you'd ever want to meet. A cosmopolitan city whose population includes residents from all over the world, most of whom are involved, one way or another, in the horse industry. The area is spotless & the choices in cuisine are endless. One of my all time favorite places in the country.
You will absolutely love Lexington. So much to do and see and so many beautiful hotels to stay in. I personally love The Campbell House since the multi million $ Reno and it’s a short uber downtown😊
If you come to Lexington be sure and visit the north side. The city's Northside offers a Walmart shopping center with lots of quality individuals surrounding the area. Lots of cardboard signs, garbage and poor people. And if you're lucky enough to step out of your car in that area you may be fortunate enough to make it in the store without stepping on a needle or a cap from one
My family has been in central Kentucky for over 200 years. I was born in Lexington, grew up in Jessamine County, just to the south, spent 20 years as a military spouse living all over the world, and when we retired, there was nowhere else we would rather settle down than the Lexington area. It is sad, however, to see that there is not as much affordable housing in the area as there was when we moved back 25 years ago. I fear that my grandchildren may never be able to afford their own home unless they move to one of the surrounding counties.
Very true it speaks to the fact that the population is very two sided as far as usual either decently well off or in poverty there isn't too much in between. By the way your not related to Ali or Morgan are you I recognize your name lol
Glad you enjoyed your visit here! Born and raised here (Lexingtonian) and didn't know I had it so good until I started traveling a bit more. And yes.... so many horses.... Paintings, statues.... So so many 😂😂😂
I have lived in Kentucky my whole life, 63 years. Never have I heard of anyone putting blackbird in burgoo. A blackbird only weighs about 4 oz. Burgoo was traditionally a community dish cooked in kettles. Members of the community would bring some of their harvest and bounty. The bounty included deer, squirrel, opossum, raccoons and game birds (turkey, grouse, quail, duck, woodcock, dove and crow.) But not blackbirds.
This is from the Winemag website: "Once made from blackbirds, opossum, raccoons, squirrels or anything else you could find (hence its moniker, “roadkill stew”), this thick, spicy stew is as much a local staple as Bourbon or the Kentucky Derby. The town of Lawrenceburg, 25 miles west of Lexington, calls itself the “Burgoo Capital of the World,” and it hosts the Anderson County Burgoo Festival each September." There are numerous other websites that say basically the same thing.
A note of culinary culture in Kentucky, there is much discussion about who makes the best Burgoo throughout the state. A lot of good-natured rivalry even among extended families. Hope you do get a chance to return and do the Bourbon Trail. It will surprise and entertain you.
I lived in Lexington for a year and loved it. Had to move for work, but can’t wait to move back. The traffic is worst around the university and during the school year, but elsewhere it’s pretty chill.
Lexington is my "hometown!" My parents moved from New York to Lexington 67 years ago when IBM opened their manufacturing plant on New Circle Road. I was 5 years young! I have travelled to lots of other states, but Lexington is and always be the most beautiful! I'm so glad you saw and enjoyed the beauty and the allure of our city! Ya'll come back now, ya hear?!
Lexington has done a lot of upgrades since the '90s.... just overall. I've been here since 1992, and they've done loads of improvement. Come during a game, or student move-in day if you want to see traffic. There's also " Scarefest" a local paranormal/horror convention. It doesn't take itself too seriously, which makes it fun. It's held around Halloween. The "ceiling clock" is a Foucault's Pendulum...proves the Earth is rotating.
True, Lexington has done a lot to improve the city. One thing I wish they'd do more with is the roads though. New Circle and Man O War are just too small for the amount of people that travel them every single day. It's almost like they didn't think Lexington would keep growing, so they just kept the same old roads, lol. I try to avoid the city during peak rush hour because it's just too much honestly.
There’s actually a real life castle in Kentucky too! In Versailles if I’m not mistaken? It wasn’t a castle for a king to live in by the way. A husband actually built it for his wife, I’m not sure about the story but I’ve heard that she died before it was finished and they could move in. It is now a hotel/wedding venue/literally anything you want! I think it’s like 1,000 dollars to stay the night or something along the lines of that! My mom and I pass it every so often as we go to work. I was born & raised in Lexington, Kentucky. I remember when my brother and I were little, our aunt took us downtown in our clothes on a hot summer day, and she told us to play around in every fountain we saw, including the step looking foundation. Which is why it says “Danger, do not climb” back before that was put on the fountain, tons of kids would play in it! 🤣
I live next to the castle... The woman actually left him before the castle was finished. My great great grandpa helped build it, as he did with a lot of important buildings in Lexington.
Hey guys thanks for the tour of Lexington, KY video tour. We may have to take road trip there and check out some of the distillery district and other stuff too.
Native Kentuckian here. I moved to Lexington in 2007 to go to college and never left. It's definitely a college city but also great for families, etc. I went to the University of KY and still live close to campus. I love it here!
Nice video! We moved down here in Lexington from NY and we are loving it! It’s a hidden treasure. It’s beautiful. Not too big, not too small but you’ll have everything you need ….You have to visit Keeneland next. Enjoy!
i’ve lived here since i was 4 years old. it’s funny because i was just having a conversation with my friend about just how much horses are a part of the culture here. so much so that you see paintings of them in restaurants. and i’m at the point where i can’t comprehend how weird that might be for an outsider 😂😂 also when i was in second grade my elementary school painted one of those horse statues you see all over town. i went to the first ever American-held equestrian games.. it’s not perfect bc no city is, but it’s definitely unique and homey if you find your people, and i’m sure you will
I've always thought that Lexington is a highly underrated city. Many of my friends that have moved here from elsewhere in the world have stayed, even when they meant to do a short visit. One strong thing in our favor is the amazingly low cost of living here. Plus it's generally safer, although there are some areas to avoid after dark. The beautiful part is the constant regeneration of different areas of the city. One of my favorite areas is Greyline Station, where they repurposed an old bus station as an indoor mall/indie restaurants/everything from barber shops to ice cream. LOL What helps a lot is the presence of two major universities. The thing to know about Lexington are that each neighborhood has its own feel/culture. You really need to explore the different areas to taste the flavor of each.
I visited Greyline Station last month. Never been before. I used to live on that road where Greyline Station is. It was nice although I didn't buy anything there. I have some feelings about any business that comes in and causes the cost of living to go up in that area. That area of town is already low income and many people in that neighborhood on East Loudon Avenue are living below the poverty line. And then Greyline Station comes in and jacks up people's rent to the point where they have to move because they can't afford the rent. Even people whose families had been living in that neighborhood for generations. Just so a bunch of affluent people and tourists can have another place to shop. Gentrification at its worst.
This is where I was born and raised and moved back too. It’s a beautiful medium sized city. Lots to see and go here. Oh and Queen has been here a lot! Many times under the radar. I know of farms she’s stayed at. My family member through marriage is a huge horse owner. He’s gone yo meet her too. But yes traffic is horrible because we have no infrastructure and a lot of fast growth.
I grew up in a little town on the outskirts of Lexington called Nicholasville. I'm so glad you enjoyed Lexington, it really is a beautiful city full of wonderful things. Kentucky in general is a wonderful and beautiful place with a rich history full of drama and intrigue. If you like nature and spending time Outdoors Kentucky is probably one of the best places in the country to do so
A nugget you missed is that Main St. Baptist church next to Mary Todd’s house has Lincoln’s signature on the deed to the land from when he gifted his wife’s former slaves the land to build the church.
Born and raised in Lexington ..Local artist designed them and painted scenes pertaining to the Bluegrass area.. each one was auctioned off to local business..fund raiser. Maybe 20 years ago now.
I lived in a few states an none like KY... Kentucky is home.Was good to hear u mention the small town of Springfield I call home...U should check out the Bourbon capital of the world too . Bardstown Ky.which is where I'm from.nice lil town
Love your videos. The distillery district you visited on Manchester Street gets its name from an old, defunct distillery called The James E. Pepper Distillery, which closed in 1958. The distillery building and the rickhouse remained standing but abandoned for decades. Recently the James Pepper brand was revived, but apparently it is a micro-distillery operation at this point. Much of the site of the James E. Pepper distillery and rickhouse were developed into the dining and entertainment complex you visited. On weekends especially the place is really hopping. Every time I have been, I had to park in the far parking lot on the other side of the rickhouse because the primary parking lot was totally full. If your travels ever bring you back to Lexington, a nice place to get a drink during the warmer months is the Kentucky Native Cafe, which has outdoor seating in a park-like atmosphere with shade from mature trees. Another good spot is The Beer Trappe, on Euclid Avenue. There is a grand old movie theater on Main Street called The Kentucky Theater which is worth going out of your way to visit. And if you should ever drive from Lexington to Frankfort, I recommend the scenic route along Old Frankfort Pike, which coincidentally is what Manchester Street becomes as you head west out of town.
Yep. James E. Pepper is one of my ancestors. One of his ancestors Joseph Smith Pepper was my biological maternal 5th great grandfather. He was slaveowner from Mason County, Kentucky. I have been to the distillery district a few times. I don't drink. So it doesn't interest me much. But Goodfellas pizza is there and it's great.
Considering moving here from Houston. This one of the rare cities where the locals are not talking trash about outsiders moving to their city. That is super cool.
True. Outsiders moving in and the city always under construction is one of the reasons I love Lexington. We are very welcoming. Though be wary of Lexington drivers. They give New Yorkers a run for their money
I lived in Lexington during my Master's and Doctoral studies at UK. Great town and great school. Go BBN. Now live in Newport RI, great place on the Atlantic.
Thank you, Anthony. You and I obviously have similar taste in music. There will be someone who doesn't like it though, lol. BTY, the artist is DivKid. He's done lots of music with that industrial/rock/pop sound.
@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Hey thanks for the info, I'll definitely check him out! I was wondering who did the music. Is that the same guy who did the music for the Steamboat Springs to Pueblo video? That was pretty awesome too, it really helped me immerse myself into that beautiful drive, I almost felt like I was really there. I also appreciate your unpretentious, open minded approach to the places you go, and your admiration of the "little things", like the architectural detail around you. I live outside of Cincinnati and you had me hooked after the video you did in Charleston, WV. Keep up the great work. Safe travels to you & your wife!
We all were! PS: Happy to see the way Nicole "The Wife" shows how we can all go in to one of those bourbon-tasting places without knowing the proper etiquette. She was so funny about taking the drink out of a paper cup and saying that, perhaps next time she'll have strawberries in it! You go, girl!
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My wife and I moved here about a year and a half ago and we absolutely love Lexington. We moved here from Arizona and life has never been better. It is a beautiful city.
Are you still loving it? We are taking a trip to scope out Kentucky. Also from Arizona.
@amyh7491 Yes, after 2 years, it was the best decision we ever made. We still love it here and we are now looking forward to the beautiful fall colors.
I hope to be there in 6-8 months from Empire Calif.@@Bushmanphotog
Native Lexingtonian here! Born and raised. I love my hometown; lots of memories made and my family still lives there. Kind, hospitable folks, beautiful city, delicious food and top notch bourbon. There’s lots of history and always something to do. Excellent town for families. I now live on a farm in rural southwest Ohio 2 hours up the road but my heart is forever in Lexington. My only beef with it though is the explosive amount of development the city has undergone in recent years, which has proportionately contributed to the rising crime rate. Nearly every scrap of green space is getting devoured and it breaks my heart every time I come back for a visit. It used to be homicides were rare in Lexington but are becoming more numerous. Overall, however, it’s a wonderful place to live compared to many other US cities.
Native Lexantonian here. Nice video of out down town, I've never heard of TARR bourbon, you missed the best Pizza "Good fellas" and the crank and boom local ice creamery in the distillery district. The neighborhoods you featured were the ghetto compared if you had driven then other way out-of towns down Richmond Rd and Henry Clay estates and Ashland,/Chevy chase area..come back and go to Keeneland and do the Ky Horse park. Also there is a bourbon passport you can get a stamp in each distillery state wide. My personal favorote is Woodford reserve, then Buffalo Trace and then Makers Mark. Thanks for featuring our town.
I don’t know why this popped up as a suggested video, but I’ve lived here for almost a decade and I love it. It’s beautiful; not too small, not too big. A perfect mix of everything. I’m very proud to live here!
Invite me from Kenya for just a visit karli 🇰🇪
@@wilsonthuo7636 No, we are full...
I was born and raised in Lexington. Im currently in Cincinnati but I can't wait to move back. Any time I tell someone I'm from Kentucky, they always think hillbillies and KFC but Lexington really is the perfect mix of urban and rural. Truly a hidden gem city. Also very alive and modern
Our favorite city since 1996. We love Lexington. The city you never get tired of. With love from the Russian community.
I moved here from California 17 years ago, and I would never move back to California after living in Kentucky. Lexington was the first city that I lived in when we moved here and I was there for 10 years. I've since lived in Richmond and now I'm in Versailles, which about 10 miles from Lexington airport. Lexington has some crime but it's nothing like where I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. People complain about the traffic in Lexington, but most that do have never really driven in real congested traffic. Lexington does have a lot to offer lots of things to do and it's a beautiful city.
I was born and raised in Franklin County just about ten miles outside of Frankfort. This will always be home but I’ve spent alot of time in Woodford Co and it’s the only other place in the entire state that I’d actually want to live. If I ever had to move states I think Wyoming or Montana would be my only choices but for here, Frankfort or Versailles would have to be it.
I miss living in California
@@jaycadillacdippin544 then go back
Thank you for the kind words 🥰. I’m a life long Lexingtonian of 44 years
@@jacobm2625 they probably can't it's expensive
This is an amazing video! I live in Georgetown which is a neighboring county to Lexington. When I was in middle school I had to do an assignment that involved going all over Lexington and taking pics of all the historical sites! Still one of my favorite things I've ever done! Thanks for showing my hometown in such an amazing way!
Thank you! We really liked it there. :)
It's amazing to hear about yr beatiful town. Iam from Kenya eager to get a trip down there. Hope u will consider that
Lexington is awesome. Few bad areas but great people all over. Clean and pretty and lots to do. Many beautiful parks. Lots of more rural towns just a short drive from lex. Lots of historical homes and buildings. Small home town with a metropolitan feel. Great night life. Family fun every where every day. Just an awesome town. GO BIG BLUE!! come visit we are known for a lot of things basketball, bourbon, fast horses and beautiful country women.
I have lived in Kentucky my entire life I cant say i have anything against Lexington but i personally try to stay away from any city especially Louisville Ky I'm about 2 hrs south of Lexington. I could go live in the country parts but personally dont like the traffic in the cities or the thought of having close neighbors. I have to say I haven't had one bad experience with the people in Lexington everyone i have met have been very friendly and in Kentucky Lexington has the best doctors in the state.
Louisville better
Thank you for highlighting how beautiful Lexingtons gems. I'm from this area and am still so proud to say so. Keep traveling throughout Kentucky. It's is a gorgeous state!
Totally agree!
I am from Georgetown about 12 miles from Lexington. We lived between Lexington and Georgetown. The only other place I'd live again would be in either Fort Worth,Tyler or Arlington, Texas!! We also have a lot of beautiful horse farms and caves! There's a lot to explore!! Sending lots of love and positive vibes yalls way from KENTUCKY!!
Hello, fellow KY people! 👋🏻 Lived near Berea, but always worked in Lexington. Great place to live, as long as your entire family isn’t there. 🤦🏼♀️
I've lived in Kentucky for 52 years. I was born in Cincinnati, Ohio but both my parents are from Kentucky, so when I was 3 years old, we moved back to Kentucky. I live in Somerset, which is about 76 miles south of Lexington. My heart dr is in Lexington at the Gill heart institute. ❤. UK hospital is part of that. I truly love Kentucky. Those hills surrounds my heart like a welcomed hug !! To those who have moved into Kentucky from other states....Welcome!!!
Kentucky was far more beautiful than what I thought it would be.
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Thanks for the visit. Come back soon!
I have lived in Kentucky all my life, and I will say Lexington is one of the nicer places we have to offer.
Born and raised. My home is more than what meets the eye. Growing and expanding I love my city ❤
I'm a Kiwi (New Zealander) and actually lived rent free in the care takers cottage of the Old Episcopal Burying ground from 1998 to 2000 whilst renovating the flooring and robe closets, also worked on various horse farms, even did paving stone work on Henry Clay estate. I remember driving out to Bluegrass airport and seeing huge planes flying in with rich Saudis buying up the thoroughbred's. It's a place of extreme wealth.
I was born and raised in north cali. Moved to Boston for school. Stayed an extra 2 yrs after school then back to L.A. Moved to Lex about 2015 for a couple years while working in Louisville. I commuted because I didn’t care for Louisville. Definitely prefer Lex of the two. But I ended up moving 85 miles north to Cincinnati. Lex is a nice place but I’m a city guy. I like the feel of a hustle and bustle atmosphere. I like big tall buildings, bridges, a ton of gyms and restaurants, I think Lex is a good place for families looking to slow down and be in a small town vibe but still have access to small city feel as well. What I do know is you do NOT wanna get caught downtown when after a UK basketball game let out. That’s death.
Interesting. Thank you for the comment.
So so true!!! Big blue nation!! We definitely show up and show out for our WILDCATS!!!!
We've been to Lexington twice and had a great time there (we're from Toronto).... the guided tour of Mary Todd Lincoln's home is one of the most fascinating things we have ever done... the story of her family is amazing, and it is well worth taking the tour
Never been. And I was born in Lexington. And moved back 8 years ago. I don't know many people outside of tourist who actually visit it.
@@ashleydowney1222I visited and found it fascinating. I live in Ky. Anyone interested in history should go.
Moved here from New York 13 years ago . Never going anywhere else ...except maybe forida lol
What I'm noticing is how clean everything is. No graffiti, no homeless encampments all over the sidewalks, or homeless people harrassing people to give them money, no needles on the sidewalk, no trash on the ground or cigarette butts all over the place. I've don't think I've ever seen such a clean city. I've never been to Lexington, but looks like a wonderful town.
I’ve lived here for 55 years. We chase the homeless from downtown every morning. They hang around just outside downtown. Panhandling on every corner. People carry guns everywhere. After midnight I definitely wouldn’t walk around downtown. People like to take their guns into bars then get into shoot outs on the streets.
Awesome place for you to have a beer . Lexington has been constantly doing construction to renovate the properties or improve the road ways . It’s such a cool place just over all . The historic district is mind blowing on architectural aspect . I was born in Lexington in 76 grew up in Versailles just outside of the airport , keenland and castle side of Lexington. Great job on the video displaying the city .
100% agreed
Thank you! We drove by that castle - what a cool place!
Haha I go to Lex once a month to see my Dr and my youngest daughter always has to wave and holler “Hi” to the Princess every time we pass the Castle 😆😆
I was born a raised hear in Kentucky. Kentucky is beautiful. I love keenland, the horse farms are beautiful.
Comparing the Lexington traffic to Atlanta is simply ridiculous. I grew up in Lexington and recently moved away to a bigger city. It made me realize how relatively mild lexington's traffic actually is.
Definitely true. I am from Lexington and spent 13 1/2 years living about 30 minutes of Atlanta. Lexington's traffic is mild compared to Atlanta's traffic. And I currently live in Lexington again.
Come and back now and see how you feel about the traffic especially on game day
wait we have traffic? lol
Thank you
Must've got in that 5 o clock traffic on Newtown from 75.
Our little town of Lexington definitely has much to offer. I can tell you guys were genuinely impressed and enjoyed yourselves greatly….. after all what’s not to love. Thanx for sharing your road trips. Love your takes on the places you visit!
It's a beautiful city. We had a great time there. :)
I can’t wait to move to Lexington next month. It’s one of the nicest cities I’ve ever seen.
Lexington native here. Our infrastructure was built for a city with half the population we have. Traffic is some of the worst in the country.
Visited Lexington a few years ago and stayed with an old friend from school I knew who lived there. It was really enjoyable and I spend a couple days just ambling around the downtown area mostly, checking out random shops, cafes and restaurants. Being from a smaller college town in the mid-south, i was surprised at how large their downtown is compared to the one I'm used to. For a time I kind of wanted to move there. I definitely want to visit again at some point at least.
I LOVE your long videos ... I want to see everything. Thank you for doing this for us old people who just do not travel anymore
You can count on it, Lizzi! :)
I've lived in the Lexington area for fifty one years and I've seen friends and family come and go. Most people return to this area and stay after testing the waters elsewhere. Downtown Lex is beautiful and I realize now that I take it for granted. The climate is not perfect, mostly due to the gloomy and wet winters and I've noticed that the summers have been wetter than they used to be, but when we do have nice days, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
i miss the sky walks
I live about an hour east of Lexington - love the freedom here
Went to UK and loved every second of Lexington. Haven't been back since 2015, miss it much and have a yearning to return. Thanks for showing some highlights of the city.
Thanks for the nice tribute to my hometown. We love visitors!
kinda creepy that this specifically got recommended to lexington locals. love that youtube is using my location
I appreciate you showing us the reality of cities that are sadly sinking into oblivion because I think it needs to be seen and documented-but I must say it truly is refreshing and uplifting to see cities that are thriving.
Thank you for the great comment.
Honey, this city is getting DANGEROUS! There’s almost a murder a day some weeks. The ONLY thing that has improved is the aesthetics. You could get shot anywhere here. That’s the part people need to know about. Our local government needs to get the violence out of Lexington!
Our country is going down the drain. Meanwhile out government spent 5 Trillion dollars + since Covid. And they all got paid
Every city, budget, pension, all thier buddies, colleges. All got paid. Meanwhile homeless and drug use through the roof. No jail really anymore. Even for people shooting guns around town. Prices up on everything. And we the people pay for it.
My city is definitely thriving (Raleigh-Cary, NC)
@@lmtcargill What is your local news station? Let me know and I will have a look at their broadcasts.I genuinely would like to know more about the area.Thank you.
Moved to Lex Vegas in 2009. Left in 2011 to move back to my hometown of Seattle. Sadly haven't been back to Lexington since. I miss it quite a bit. If the conditions are right, I do see myself moving back there, though. It's difficult to explain to people. Kentucky just becomes part of you. It's almost, for lack of a better term, infectious. Just gets into your blood. An underrated, underappreciated, but gorgeous part of the country. Glad you had a good time!
i'm a native, and i grew up in Winchester which is about 30 mins east of Lexington. its too expensive there now, though, i've done been priced out before i ever got to the point of buying a house, so now i'm a little further east, in a real small town, Irvine. don't forget about the smaller towns, they have a lot of unique stuff and they're just charming. the whole state is full of curiosities, the older i get the more i find to love about KY. its just a fantastic place, my favorite part is just the land. the mountains, the forests, the hills, and all the wildlife, its so peaceful and beautiful. i feel so happy waking up every morning, just sitting and taking in all the sounds, the chickens crowing, wild turkeys off the roost, cows lowing, squirrels caching nuts, literally dozens of different kinds of birds singing. if you like the outdoors and don't have much in proximity to you in your state, you should come to KY! we got woods for days out here, lol. its really quite lovely, i can't say enough good things about this place. its got a hold on me, strong
Lexington is my hometown.
The Queen of England has been here many times in the past. Because of her love for horses. She stayed many times at C.V. Whitney's farm out old Paris Pike. In recent years she stayed at Layne's End farms.
Lexington has tripled in population since 1975. Diffently growing pains.
The biggest concerns of native Lexintonians is the loss of our horse and farm lands to developments and the gang and drug traffic coming in from I -75 from Ohio, Michigan, to Florida. It just a fact. That needs stricter laws enforced.
Lexington has always been a very diverse city. I'm most proud of that.
I lived a few years down south, and I was never more appreciative of my hometown. Thanks for the visuals and drone footage.
The drug problem wouldn't be nearly as bad if the LPD would actually do something in Little Tijuana. Not to mention, the city as a whole is slowly sinking into Louisville levels of fecal matter. There were 10 people shot last night between the hours of 1am to 6am, mostly women.
Hey Lilly. Everything you said is true. But I hope you rest assured that the farms are not going anywhere. There is tons of room on the north and east to build. Yes the gangs and drugs are bad and have gotten worse but, it's a larger problem. Every big city in this country is a mess right now almost. The homeless are up between 30 and 50% in cities. I was in Louisville all week. It's a sad sight. Homeless and druggies all over. Trash everywhere. Same with cincinnati. Surprisingly Detroit was cleaner than both. In the downtown area. Either way we need to start locking people up again instead of letting them free with no bail.
@@camd4648 Ya where was 10 people shot? I think you are blowing smoke.
@@camd4648 I agree though. Give anyone shooting a gun illegally 10 years MINIMUM! Stop this open Bail noe
@@camd4648
Police can only do what the laws allow.
The problem is the lawmakers and the judges. Police Officers put their lives in danger every day. Only for the criminals to be turned back out in the streets the next day. This is what you get when you're a blue state.
The Lexington area is configured on a circle design, so although the traffic may be heavy it is reasonably simple to navigate.
The circle highway runs around the city with the urban areas inside the circle. The more rural areas lie outside of the circle & are accessed by the 'spokes' running east to west. East of the circle you'll find the Kentucky Horse Park Amid the beautiful breeding & training farms. West of the circle is the infamous Calumet Farm, Keeneland Race Track & sales pavilion & the Lexington airport. Driving either way outside the circle you will soon become overwhelmed by the hundreds of miles of fencing encompassing some of the most highly regarded Thoroughbred (primarily breeding) farms in the world.
Having lived there for more than a decade, I can honestly say it is the home of some of the warmest & nicest people you'd ever want to meet. A cosmopolitan city whose population includes residents from all over the world, most of whom are involved, one way or another, in the horse industry. The area is spotless & the choices in cuisine are endless.
One of my all time favorite places in the country.
Thanks for sharing your excursions. I'm the process of relocating and your videos help a lot- Newport, Lexington, Kansas City, Savannah.
Lexington looks like a beautiful city, I may plan a trip.
It really is. Lots of quirky bars and little shops downtown.
You will absolutely love Lexington. So much to do and see and so many beautiful hotels to stay in. I personally love The Campbell House since the multi million $ Reno and it’s a short uber downtown😊
If you need any recommendations let me know. I live here. I'll show you around if you need
If you come to Lexington be sure and visit the north side. The city's Northside offers a Walmart shopping center with lots of quality individuals surrounding the area. Lots of cardboard signs, garbage and poor people. And if you're lucky enough to step out of your car in that area you may be fortunate enough to make it in the store without stepping on a needle or a cap from one
Lexington is a fairly progressive town, but as this commenter proves, there's still pockets of racism.
I am from Lexington Kentucky live here thanks for coming.
My family has been in central Kentucky for over 200 years. I was born in Lexington, grew up in Jessamine County, just to the south, spent 20 years as a military spouse living all over the world, and when we retired, there was nowhere else we would rather settle down than the Lexington area. It is sad, however, to see that there is not as much affordable housing in the area as there was when we moved back 25 years ago. I fear that my grandchildren may never be able to afford their own home unless they move to one of the surrounding counties.
Very true it speaks to the fact that the population is very two sided as far as usual either decently well off or in poverty there isn't too much in between. By the way your not related to Ali or Morgan are you I recognize your name lol
Glad you enjoyed your visit here! Born and raised here (Lexingtonian) and didn't know I had it so good until I started traveling a bit more. And yes.... so many horses.... Paintings, statues.... So so many 😂😂😂
I have lived in Kentucky my whole life, 63 years. Never have I heard of anyone putting blackbird in burgoo. A blackbird only weighs about 4 oz. Burgoo was traditionally a community dish cooked in kettles. Members of the community would bring some of their harvest and bounty. The bounty included deer, squirrel, opossum, raccoons and game birds (turkey, grouse, quail, duck, woodcock, dove and crow.) But not blackbirds.
This is from the Winemag website:
"Once made from blackbirds, opossum, raccoons, squirrels or anything else you could find (hence its moniker, “roadkill stew”), this thick, spicy stew is as much a local staple as Bourbon or the Kentucky Derby. The town of Lawrenceburg, 25 miles west of Lexington, calls itself the “Burgoo Capital of the World,” and it hosts the Anderson County Burgoo Festival each September."
There are numerous other websites that say basically the same thing.
Can I invite you to Kenya and then u will give me a chance to enjoy the Beaty of your country please
A note of culinary culture in Kentucky, there is much discussion about who makes the best Burgoo throughout the state. A lot of good-natured rivalry even among extended families. Hope you do get a chance to return and do the Bourbon Trail. It will surprise and entertain you.
I lived in Lexington for a year and loved it. Had to move for work, but can’t wait to move back. The traffic is worst around the university and during the school year, but elsewhere it’s pretty chill.
Once you live here you know rush hour time and what sts not to take.
Lexington is my "hometown!" My parents moved from New York to Lexington 67 years ago when IBM opened their manufacturing plant on New Circle Road. I was 5 years young! I have travelled to lots of other states, but Lexington is and always be the most beautiful! I'm so glad you saw and enjoyed the beauty and the allure of our city! Ya'll come back now, ya hear?!
Lexington has done a lot of upgrades since the '90s.... just overall. I've been here since 1992, and they've done loads of improvement.
Come during a game, or student move-in day if you want to see traffic.
There's also " Scarefest" a local paranormal/horror convention. It doesn't take itself too seriously, which makes it fun.
It's held around Halloween.
The "ceiling clock" is a Foucault's Pendulum...proves the Earth is rotating.
you live in a beautiful city sir
They've done a great job. Loved the downtown, it's full of character.
True, Lexington has done a lot to improve the city. One thing I wish they'd do more with is the roads though. New Circle and Man O War are just too small for the amount of people that travel them every single day. It's almost like they didn't think Lexington would keep growing, so they just kept the same old roads, lol. I try to avoid the city during peak rush hour because it's just too much honestly.
Come to Orlando and see traffic, Lexington doesn't have traffic
@@BrandoninOrlando that’s one of many reasons why that Orlando sucks Lexington is better
There’s actually a real life castle in Kentucky too! In Versailles if I’m not mistaken? It wasn’t a castle for a king to live in by the way. A husband actually built it for his wife, I’m not sure about the story but I’ve heard that she died before it was finished and they could move in. It is now a hotel/wedding venue/literally anything you want! I think it’s like 1,000 dollars to stay the night or something along the lines of that! My mom and I pass it every so often as we go to work. I was born & raised in Lexington, Kentucky.
I remember when my brother and I were little, our aunt took us downtown in our clothes on a hot summer day, and she told us to play around in every fountain we saw, including the step looking foundation. Which is why it says “Danger, do not climb” back before that was put on the fountain, tons of kids would play in it! 🤣
I live next to the castle...
The woman actually left him before the castle was finished.
My great great grandpa helped build it, as he did with a lot of important buildings in Lexington.
Another great one Spoda. Really enjoyed 👍
Thank you for watching, A Bomb.
Hey guys thanks for the tour of Lexington, KY video tour. We may have to take road trip there and check out some of the distillery district and other stuff too.
It's a beautiful city.
Thanks for the video!
Native Kentuckian here. I moved to Lexington in 2007 to go to college and never left. It's definitely a college city but also great for families, etc. I went to the University of KY and still live close to campus. I love it here!
Great video of the hometown.
My hometown. I was born in ' 52. I lived on Marina St. With momma and daddy. Iot of memories seeing your vid. I love it!
Nice video! We moved down here in Lexington from NY and we are loving it! It’s a hidden treasure. It’s beautiful. Not too big, not too small but you’ll have everything you need ….You have to visit Keeneland next. Enjoy!
Haha…my sis and her family moved from Lexington to NYC😂. I still live in Lexington though😁
What a beautiful city. love it, clean and smart and not too busy.👍🤤
I agree!
great video!
Hey Spoda, stop horsing around Lexington!
(rimshot)
Thanks! I'll be here all week!
Lol! 😀
Great Job!!!!
Lexington is also a very clean city
Love Kentucky, Lexington is gorgeous. The horse park is my favorite place, spent a lot of time there over the years.
You guys look comfortable there and like your at home. Def a cool place
i’ve lived here since i was 4 years old. it’s funny because i was just having a conversation with my friend about just how much horses are a part of the culture here. so much so that you see paintings of them in restaurants. and i’m at the point where i can’t comprehend how weird that might be for an outsider 😂😂 also when i was in second grade my elementary school painted one of those horse statues you see all over town. i went to the first ever American-held equestrian games.. it’s not perfect bc no city is, but it’s definitely unique and homey if you find your people, and i’m sure you will
bourbon, BBN basketball, horses.. it’s like a religion lol
Needed some Keeneland thrown in there. Great video though!👍🏽
Such a gorgeous city! Thank you for the tour!
I've always thought that Lexington is a highly underrated city. Many of my friends that have moved here from elsewhere in the world have stayed, even when they meant to do a short visit. One strong thing in our favor is the amazingly low cost of living here. Plus it's generally safer, although there are some areas to avoid after dark. The beautiful part is the constant regeneration of different areas of the city. One of my favorite areas is Greyline Station, where they repurposed an old bus station as an indoor mall/indie restaurants/everything from barber shops to ice cream. LOL What helps a lot is the presence of two major universities. The thing to know about Lexington are that each neighborhood has its own feel/culture. You really need to explore the different areas to taste the flavor of each.
It's a bit of a hidden gem.
So true about the neighborhoods. Lived here 40+ years and never thought of it that way.
I visited Greyline Station last month. Never been before. I used to live on that road where Greyline Station is. It was nice although I didn't buy anything there. I have some feelings about any business that comes in and causes the cost of living to go up in that area. That area of town is already low income and many people in that neighborhood on East Loudon Avenue are living below the poverty line. And then Greyline Station comes in and jacks up people's rent to the point where they have to move because they can't afford the rent. Even people whose families had been living in that neighborhood for generations. Just so a bunch of affluent people and tourists can have another place to shop. Gentrification at its worst.
@@unknownel6174 That's interesting. I noticed that right way after moving back in 2014.
Stopped by Lexington in 2021 for a night on my to the Smokies. I was blown away by how nice downtown was!
Lived here all my life , swam in the pool your filming in the first part , glad u visited
Awesome, Jordan!
This is where I was born and raised and moved back too. It’s a beautiful medium sized city. Lots to see and go here. Oh and Queen has been here a lot! Many times under the radar. I know of farms she’s stayed at. My family member through marriage is a huge horse owner. He’s gone yo meet her too. But yes traffic is horrible because we have no infrastructure and a lot of fast growth.
You did good. Lots of quick hit highlights.
MR. SPODA ..YOU HAVE DONE IT AGAIN...THANK YOU !!
Thank you, Tarzan!
I’m moving to Lexington in may with my four children from Vermont wish me luck
Chiming in from Lexington. TH-cam recommended your video. Thanks for all the love! Hope you all had a great time.
It's amazing how bad lexington traffic can get. Luckily all of downtown lexington is walkable
I grew up in a little town on the outskirts of Lexington called Nicholasville. I'm so glad you enjoyed Lexington, it really is a beautiful city full of wonderful things. Kentucky in general is a wonderful and beautiful place with a rich history full of drama and intrigue. If you like nature and spending time Outdoors Kentucky is probably one of the best places in the country to do so
Nicholasville is a suburb of Lexington at this point
Lexington is one big circle. Also, the traffic is about 75 percent less in the summer because most of the students are home.
I'm having to move away but I'll miss it greatly. Love all the bars and restaurants
Your are right about the traffic, but beautiful horse farms and bluegrass here.
A nugget you missed is that Main St. Baptist church next to Mary Todd’s house has Lincoln’s signature on the deed to the land from when he gifted his wife’s former slaves the land to build the church.
Great tour as always. 🍻🥃🍹🍺🐎🐎🐎🐎
Thank you, Summerz 👍.
@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Cheers and safe travels.
Interesting fact about the horse statues, the designs are created by local school children and placed all over the city!
Thanks for that bit of trivia, I didn't know this!🤗
Born and raised in Lexington ..Local artist designed them and painted scenes pertaining to the Bluegrass area.. each one was auctioned off to local business..fund raiser. Maybe 20 years ago now.
@@SugarWildflower-si4ox I'm referring to the ones designed by the FCPS school children. I know Horse Mania is nothing new.
I lived in a few states an none like KY... Kentucky is home.Was good to hear u mention the small town of Springfield I call home...U should check out the Bourbon capital of the world too . Bardstown Ky.which is where I'm from.nice lil town
Love your videos. The distillery district you visited on Manchester Street gets its name from an old, defunct distillery called The James E. Pepper Distillery, which closed in 1958. The distillery building and the rickhouse remained standing but abandoned for decades. Recently the James Pepper brand was revived, but apparently it is a micro-distillery operation at this point. Much of the site of the James E. Pepper distillery and rickhouse were developed into the dining and entertainment complex you visited. On weekends especially the place is really hopping. Every time I have been, I had to park in the far parking lot on the other side of the rickhouse because the primary parking lot was totally full.
If your travels ever bring you back to Lexington, a nice place to get a drink during the warmer months is the Kentucky Native Cafe, which has outdoor seating in a park-like atmosphere with shade from mature trees. Another good spot is The Beer Trappe, on Euclid Avenue. There is a grand old movie theater on Main Street called The Kentucky Theater which is worth going out of your way to visit. And if you should ever drive from Lexington to Frankfort, I recommend the scenic route along Old Frankfort Pike, which coincidentally is what Manchester Street becomes as you head west out of town.
Cool. Thank you for the info and the tips for our next visit.
Yep. James E. Pepper is one of my ancestors. One of his ancestors Joseph Smith Pepper was my biological maternal 5th great grandfather. He was slaveowner from Mason County, Kentucky. I have been to the distillery district a few times. I don't drink. So it doesn't interest me much. But Goodfellas pizza is there and it's great.
When I hear the city of Lexington I always remember TV show "Justified" :) .
Considering moving here from Houston. This one of the rare cities where the locals are not talking trash about outsiders moving to their city.
That is super cool.
True. Outsiders moving in and the city always under construction is one of the reasons I love Lexington. We are very welcoming. Though be wary of Lexington drivers. They give New Yorkers a run for their money
Lexington will forever be my home.
Proud Lexingtonian here! It is such a beautiful and great place to live.
Traffic is a damn mess, the infrastructure is designed for 100 k population not nearly 350 k.
I lived in Lexington during my Master's and Doctoral studies at UK. Great town and great school. Go BBN. Now live in Newport RI, great place on the Atlantic.
I'm speaking in faith. Moving to Kentucky soon
Great video Lord, I really want to visit.
It's really nice there, Peter.
I am really enjoying your videos.
Wow, thank you Terri! :)
My mothers side of the family came out of Danville, Kentucky. About 45 minutes southwest of Lexington.
We love to visit Lexington especially to watch the races at Keeneland.
I'm from Lexington its amazing
You always pick the best music for your videos!
Thank you, Anthony. You and I obviously have similar taste in music. There will be someone who doesn't like it though, lol. BTY, the artist is DivKid. He's done lots of music with that industrial/rock/pop sound.
@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Hey thanks for the info, I'll definitely check him out! I was wondering who did the music. Is that the same guy who did the music for the Steamboat Springs to Pueblo video? That was pretty awesome too, it really helped me immerse myself into that beautiful drive, I almost felt like I was really there. I also appreciate your unpretentious, open minded approach to the places you go, and your admiration of the "little things", like the architectural detail around you. I live outside of Cincinnati and you had me hooked after the video you did in Charleston, WV. Keep up the great work. Safe travels to you & your wife!
I was catching a buzz for a minute there. Love your travels, stay safe.
We all were! PS: Happy to see the way Nicole "The Wife" shows how we can all go in to one of those bourbon-tasting places without knowing the proper etiquette. She was so funny about taking the drink out of a paper cup and saying that, perhaps next time she'll have strawberries in it! You go, girl!
Even though they were tasters, those 120+ proof bourbons were getting us buzzed big time. That's why we had to eat something. :)
The horse in front of the Hilton was mine!!
Jefferson Davis home in MS is terrific to visit as well.