Welcome to Lexington, KYAs Kentucky’s second largest city, Lexington is centrally located in the world renowned Bluegrass Region of the state. Surrounded by gently rolling countryside, beautiful horse farms, and pastoral scenery, Lexington is known as the horse capital of the world. The Kentucky Horse Park offers a full schedule of diverse events and activities showcasing horses of all breeds. Additionally, Lexington is home to the famous Keeneland race track and the Red Mile trotting track. Keeneland offers thoroughbred racing twice a year in an historical and magical park-like setting. Keeneland draws global attention to its thoroughbred horse auctions which contribute greatly to Kentucky’s economy.
Lexingtonians enjoy a high quality of life with access to religious diversity, safe parks, a multitude of unique neighborhoods and a good school system. Recreational activities include museums, art galleries, a wide range of concerts and theater, biking, nearby hiking and much more. UK basketball, football and other collegiate sports bring the city and state together as a source of great pride and enthusiasm. “Business Week” rated Lexington “The Best Place to Raise Kids” and #9 in “America's Best Affordable Places to Retire”. “Next Cities” rated us #13 in the “Top Hotspots for Young, Talented Workers.” “Relocate America” put us in the “Top 10 Best Places to Live.”
Recognized for its educated workforce, education is itself a primary influence on Lexington’s culture. Both the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University are in the core of the city. The University of Kentucky is the area’s top employer and that, along with a strong healthcare sector, helps Lexington maintain a low unemployment rate and resiliency. While evolving from an agriculturally-based economy, Lexington’s growth in research, technology, and manufacturing is contributing to economic expansion and population-growth bringing new energy and ideas to the community.
As a thriving center at the crossroads of interstates 64 and 75, Lexington enjoys the many benefits of a mid-size city surrounded by a beautiful, rural landscape and is known as one of the best cities in the world in which to live and work. | More Local Area InformationLexington is a truly unique city that combines the charisma of a large city and the charm of a small southern town. Enjoying an easy pace of life... Read moreLexington, Kentucky, known to all as “The Bluegrass State,” is situated in the heart of some of the world's most scenic horse country.... Read moreKentucky Horse ParkThe Kentucky Horse Park is an equine park set on 1,200 acres of beautiful farmland. This competition facility is devoted to man'... Read moreThe Opera House attracts Broadway shows, ballets, musicals, and of course operas. Rupp Arena hosts rock concerts, sporting events, Ice Capades, an... Read moreConveniently located 10 miles north of Lexington is Scott County. Georgetown, the county seat, is the home of widely-known Georgetown College.... Read moreConveniently located 10 miles north of Lexington is Scott County. While rich in heritage and natural beauty, Georgetown, Kentucky offers a thrivin... Read moreWalking Tour of Downtown GeorgetownThis walking tour takes you through some of the city's most outstanding residential and commercial architectur... Read moreLocated between Lexington and Frankfort is Woodford County which is thoroughbred country. Many of the thousands of acres of horse farms that make u... Read moreVersailles, Kentucky is the thriving economic center of Woodford County. Located just off the Martha Layne Collins Bluegrass Parkway, Versailles i... Read moreIrish Acres Gallery of AntiquesThis antique gallery displays 32,000 square feet of glassware, china, crystal, silver, linens, dolls, jewelry... Read moreNicholasville, located in Jessamine County, is a small town surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region. Its souther... Read moreJust south of Lexington and yet still in the heart of the Bluegrass is Jessamine County. Nicholasville, the county seat, is a thriving city, bu... Read moreOld Jessamine County JailThe Old Jessamine Count Jail is a restored 1870 jail and is listed on the National Register. This building also houses th... Read moreIf you are driving along Kentucky 627 South and find yourself in a luxury of antique shops and small locally owned restaurants, you have arrived i... Read moreIf you are driving along Kentucky 627 South and find yourself in a luxury of antique shops and small locally owned restaurants, you have arrived i... Read moreLeeds Center for the ArtsA grand old “movie house” in its time has been extensively renovated and is home to the Winchester Council fo... Read moreFounded in 1798 and rich in history and tradition, Richmond is now one of Kentucky’s fastest growing cities. Located in Madison County and just of... Read moreWith the Kentucky River as its border, Madison County, Kentucky is situated where the rolling hills of the Bluegrass meet the foothills o... Read more |
