Lexington

Lexington is a city in Kentucky that spreads across rolling hills and hosts numerous horse farms and agricultural estates. The center sits within the Bluegrass Region and connects residential neighborhoods with commercial areas, parks, and wide streets lined with old trees.

The settlement began in 1775 at the border between colonized land and indigenous territory. It later became an important trading point for tobacco and hemp before horse breeding emerged as the central economic activity.

Horse farms around the city regularly open their gates to visitors who want to watch thoroughbreds training on green paddocks. In nearby distilleries, you can see how bourbon is made using traditional methods and sample different varieties afterward.

The city airport offers connections to several cities in the eastern and southern United States. Two interstate highways intersect near downtown and make it easy to arrive by car from different directions.

The university arboretum covers around 100 acres (40 hectares) of gardens with native plant species and a specially designed area for children. A network of paths leads through different habitats and allows quiet walks away from busy streets.

Location: Fayette County

Inception: January 1, 1974

Elevation above the sea: 305 m

Website: https://lexingtonky.gov

GPS coordinates: 38.04972,-84.45861

Latest update: December 15, 2025 06:01