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Here's Why You Need to Visit Lexington, Kentucky

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Here's Why You Need to Visit Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky is a city rich in history, culture and heritage. It's home to the University of Kentucky and the famous Richard Hell. The city is also famous for its bourbon industry and its distilleries. Woodford Reserve distillery in Versailles is located less than 15 miles from Lexington. It was closed in the 1960s, but reopened in 1990s as the home of the new Woodfords Reserve. There are also distillers in Lexington and Frankfort. They are part of Bourbon Trail. Kentucky Bourbon is the most popular bourbon distilling region in Kentucky. Its main concentration is in Louisville.

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