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  1. Apr 24, 2024 · Lexington, city, coextensive with Fayette county, north-central Kentucky, U.S., the focus of the Bluegrass region and a major centre for horse breeding. Named in 1775 for the Battle of Lexington, Massachusetts, it was chartered by the Virginia legislature in 1782 and was the meeting place (1792)

  2. Lexington is the second largest city in Kentucky, located in the Bluegrass Region. Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington has traditionally been dominated by the horse industry and is also heavily influenced by the University of Kentucky, the state's flagship university and the largest employer in the city.

  3. Getting here. Within a day’s drive of two-thirds of the population of the United States, Lexington is strategically located at the intersection of interstates 64 and 75 in Fayette County, Kentucky. (See map.) Lexington is accessible by air with non-stop flights to 17 destinations and connecting service to hundreds of destinations worldwide.

  4. Exploring Horse Country. Lexington is known by many as the Horse Capital of the World. Drive just 10 minutes outside the city’s charming downtown and find yourself in the heart of Horse Country where you can explore the rolling hills of bluegrass, surrounded by 450 horse world-class horse farms.

  5. About VisitLEX | Lexington, KY's Local Convention and Visitors Bureau. SEE MORE IN: About. Why We're Here. To market and sell Lexingtons Bluegrass region by driving economic impact through tourism and meetings to enhance the quality of life for Lexingtonians. VisitLEX is the local convention and visitors bureau.

  6. Mar 25, 2022 · Published on 03/25/22. The largest city in Kentucky by land, and second-largest by population, Lexington has a long fascinating history that gives it a uniquely American personality. Foodies, sports fans, history buffs, and liquor enthusiasts alike will be impressed with Lexington's offerings.

  7. Lexington is the second-most-populous city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky (after Louisville ), and the 60th-most populous city in the United States. It is the county seat of Fayette County. By land area, it is the country's 30th-largest city.

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