Life in Lexington
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Lexington blends influences from the South and Midwest to create a cultural identity all its own. Lexington is a college town, home to the University of Kentucky which is the city’s largest school. Lexington is known as the Horse Capital of the World and the equestrian industry is a primary part of the city’s culture. Horse farms surround the city on all sides, many streets are named after Triple Crown winners and horse statues are displayed all around town. The horse industry is so important to Lexington that zoning restrictions are in place to protect hundreds of neighboring farms from urban development. Lexington was the first city in the US to host the World Equestrian Games, is home to the 1,200-acre Kentucky Horse Park and the #1 Thoroughbred Racetrack in North America, the Keeneland Racetrack.
Lexingtonians also love college basketball, locally sourced cuisine, outdoor recreation and of course, bourbon. The region has a variety of industries, a temperate climate and plenty of access to the great outdoors. Residents take advantage of nice weather to hike, kayak, raft and camp in nearby areas like Red River Gorge or Cumberland Falls.
Central Kentucky is home to the world’s most elite and legendary Bourbon distilleries. These distilleries supply over 97% of the world’s bourbon and some of these facilities date back over two centuries. Most of these distilleries offer tours along with tasting.
