Deep in the Heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, Kentucky bursts at the seams with stories and friendly inhabitants ready to share a good one. You may have heard the one about the bourbon, or the horses, and don’t forget the basketball, but “The Athens of the West” has so many more to tell and even more to experience for yourself. With 100 Things to Do in Lexington Before You Die as your guide, first-time visitors and locals alike will find adventure waiting around every turn. Learn the legend of the oddly named bear that lives in the North Limestone District, or go check out one of the murals inspired by [Prohibition]. Find out how America’s Native Spirit is made at Town Branch Distillery, and don’t forget to taste a little. Take the family to the Kentucky Horse Park for some time with the Commonwealth’s most famous creatures, or hit the links for a unique, allegorical game of mini-golf. Local author Audra Johns Meighan brings her Kentucky enthusiasm to this indispensable guide. With her penchant for storytelling and fun itineraries, you’ll be well on your way to checking items off your Bluegrass State bucket list.