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Life in Lexington
www.visitlex.com We can’t wait to welcome you to our hometown. Lexington is a vibrant, welcoming community of just over 330,000, that has a close connection with the University and a culture that students describe as close-knit, eclectic, opportunity-rich and supportive of all things local. LEXINGTON HAS IT ALL: Southern hospitality. Great restaurants. Unique arts and culture. Beautiful scenery. Rupp Arena, the home of our Kentucky Wildcats. Urban bustle. Rolling hills. Horse farms. Warm and welcoming people. That feeling of home one looks for in a place to spend the next several years of their life.
We’re excited you’re making our hometown your town; we think you’ll love Lexington as much as we do! Here are just a few reasons why:
1 FUN DOWNTOWN AREA: The Lexington community flocks to Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park every Thursday night for Thursday Night Live and The Lexington Farmers Market every Saturday morning. Rupp Arena is home to the Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team, a host of concerts and events and Triangle Park – all in the heart of downtown.
LEXING LEXINGTON IS WITHIN A DAY’S DRIVE OF TWO-THIRDS OF THE U.S. POPULATION. LIFE IN Lexington
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OUR TOP FIVE REASONS LEXINGTON IS A GREAT COLLEGE TOWN
The Lexington community flocks to Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park every Thursday night for Thursday Night Live and The Lexington Farmers Market every Saturday morning. Rupp Arena is home to the Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team, a host of concerts and events and Triangle Park – all in the heart of downtown. 2 FOODIE TOWN: Lexington's restaurant scene is booming! Enjoy Kentucky Proud ice cream from Crank & Boom, fresh donuts at local bakeries or find your favorite dish at one of our many local restaurants.
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Three airports are within 80 miles of Lexington, including Blue Grass Airport just a 10-minute drive from campus. 3 HORSES: Lexington is known for being the horse capital of the world. Lexington has beautiful horse farms you can tour, the Kentucky Horse Park and
5 SPORTS: Lexington is not only the home to UK 4 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Students enjoy afternoons and Athletics and our 22 varsity sports, but also Lexington weekends at Red River Gorge and exploring the Legacy The Lexington Legends, a minor league baseball Trail, local parks, and dog parks. team located close to campus.
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Keeneland College Scholarship day twice a year.
Lexington,Ky. Welcome to
#9 Friendliest City in the U.S. (2020) (Conde Nast Traveler) #29 Best Place to Live in the U.S. (2020) (U.S. News and World Report) #2 Best Cities for College Grads (2020) (SmartAssets) #23 Best City for Gamers (2020) (WalletHub)
One of the Top 50 Best Foodie Towns in America (2019) (The Daily Meal)
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