Travel in Lexington has a mishmash of city comforts and country flame which includes unique celebrations and a distinct culture. 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. The Lexington-Fayette-Frankfort-Richmond, in Kentucky includes the metro area and an additional seven counties, namely Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Jessamine, Scott, and Woodford.
This city is also known as the "Horse Capital of the World." As the home of Kentucky Horse Park, Keeneland Race Course, and Red Mile Harness Track and several other horse-related attractions Lexington has gained the title of Horse Capital of the World. The city of Lexington is located in the heart of the Bluegrass Region. Despite of the Lexington's growing urban development, effort has been made to preserve the city's scenic Bluegrass Region landscape, which remains major attractions for visitors. Apart from that Lexington has over 40 general public use parks, which you must include in your travel to Lexington.
Here in your travel to Lexington you can also enjoy historic sites, museums, performing arts venues, antique shops and diverse dining options. Lexington is home to many flourishing arts organizations including a professional orchestra, two ballet companies, professional theatre, and several museums. Among them you must not miss the numerous museums and historical structures in Lexington to include in your tour. Namely:
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- 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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