Lexington, Metropolitan center in Kentucky, United States
Located in the heart of the Bluegrass Region, Lexington encompasses 286 square miles of rolling hills with numerous horse farms and agricultural estates.
Founded in 1775, Lexington gained importance as a frontier settlement during the American Revolution and later developed into a major commercial center.
Kentucky Horse Park presents numerous equestrian exhibitions, races, and competitions throughout the year, drawing participants from across North America.
The Blue Grass Airport connects Lexington with 17 direct destinations, while two major interstate highways intersect near the downtown district.
The University of Kentucky Arboretum maintains 100 acres of gardens, featuring the Kentucky Children's Garden and a collection of native plant species.
Location: Fayette County
Inception: January 1, 1974
Elevation above the sea: 305 m
Website: https://www.lexingtonky.gov/
Website: https://lexingtonky.gov
GPS coordinates: 38.04972,-84.45861
Latest update: June 8, 2025 10:07
Keeneland
13.3 km
Kroger Field
5.1 km
Kentucky Horse Park
12.5 km
Mary Todd Lincoln House
3.9 km
Ashland
3 km
Old Friends Equine
18.8 km
John Hunt Morgan Memorial
4.7 km
Lexington Financial Center
3.5 km
Stoll Field/McLean Stadium
4 km
Aviation Museum of Kentucky
12.4 km
CentrePointe, Lexington
3.5 km
University of Kentucky Arboretum
5.6 km
Singletary Center for the Arts
4 km
First African Baptist Church
742 m
Pope Villa
3.5 km
Kincaid Towers
3.7 km
Patterson Office Tower
4.4 km
Mount Horeb Earthworks Complex
12.2 km
Memorial Hall
4.4 km
Lexington History Center
3.4 km
Hunt-Morgan House
3.3 km
Lexington Opera House
3.5 km
John C. Breckinridge Memorial
4.5 km
Cathedral of Christ the King
4 km
Royal Spring Park
19.9 km
Lyric Theatre
2.7 km
Loudoun House
1.6 km
Fayette National Bank Building
3.5 kmReviews
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