Lexington was recently named a best small city on Oct. 7 by Condé Nast Traveler.

The city ranked No. 8 on the Readers' Choice Awards from the lifestyle travel magazine, gaining recognition for its rich horse and bourbon history. Here what to know.

Lexington ranks No. 8 as best small city

Condé Nast Traveler ranked Lexington, which deems itself the horse capital and is located along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, No. 8 for best small city. The publication said Lexington is a "true trove of distilleries," with options like Fresh Bourbon Distillery and Bluegrass Distillers.

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