The city of Lexington is located in Kentucky, United States. Lexington is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 70th largest in the United States. This city is also known as the "Horse Capital of the World." The city of Lexington is located in the heart of the Bluegrass Region. According to the census of 2000, the estimated population of Lexington was 260,512. The Lexington-Fayette-Frankfort-Richmond, in Kentucky includes the metro area and an additional seven counties, namely Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Jessamine, Scott, and Woodford.
For last 60 years, Lexington's economy has become a significant manufacturing, technology-oriented, and university oriented economy. In addition to this, the city is also considered as an integral part in the region as being the leading medical and commercial center. The city of Lexington includes three public universities, five private colleges, and two theological seminaries. Lexington is abode to numerous great corporations. Namely:
- Affiliated Computer Services
- Lexmark International
- United Parcel Service,
- Trane and Amazon.com, Inc. and
- Toyota Motor Manufacturing Company etc.
Lexington has over 40 general public use parks. In Lexington, there are also six public golf courses and two public 18-hole disc golf courses. Lexington is home to many flourishing arts organizations including a professional orchestra, two ballet companies, professional theatre, and several museums.
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Among them you must not miss the numerous museums and historical structures in Lexington to include in your tour. Namely:
- Ashland
- Lexington Public Library
- Lexington History Center
- Aviation Museum of Kentucky
- The Headley-Whitney Museum
- The Hunt-Morgan House
- Kentucky Theatre
- Lexington Cemetery
- Martin Castle
- Mary Todd Lincoln House
- Old Morrison
- Rupp Arena
- UK Basketball Museum
- Water Fuel Museum
- Waveland State Historic Site.
Your tour to Lexington must include the bright and colorful outdoor festival that takes place annually. Few of them are mentioned below:
- Mayfest
- Festival of the Bluegrass
- "Southern Lights: Spectacular Sights on Holiday Nights"
- The Lexington Christmas Parade
- "It's A Grand Night for Singing"
- Thursday Night Live
- Festival Latino in September
- Gallery Hop
- Beaux Arts
- Tournament of Champions and many more.
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