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Visitors and newcomers arriving into Lexington's Blue Grass Airport immediately get a taste of Lexington's signature features, including its gently rolling countryside lined by white, wooden fences, which are home to some of the world's greatest and most well known Thoroughbred horses. While the city is billed as "The Horse Capital of the World" and boasts the likes of Keeneland Race Course, The Red Mile, and numerous horse farms, it is also known for a diverse economy, a strong workforce, a quality education
system, great healthcare, a wide range of higher education options, and of course - big-time college basketball.
The true charm of Lexington lies in the fact that it has all the amenities of a big city, while maintaining that special small-town feel. In mere minutes, motorists can drive past horse farms, through downtown and back to rolling countryside. While many cities insist on saying it, Lexington truly offers something for everyone.
Lexingtonians are extremely proud of their city, businesses, sports teams, and schools and colleges - all the while embracing an exceptional quality of life. Studies have shown that people living in and around Lexington enjoy access to a wide range of religious opportunities, safe neighborhoods, great schools, and a plethora of museums, art galleries, musical performances, historic distilleries, parks and other recreational activities.
Through the hard work and dedication of many community leaders, the Bluegrass Region has gained national prominence in areas such as education, business, healthcare, agriculture, research and manufacturing. Part of the economic success of the region is a result of Kentucky's commitment to educational excellence. The state's sweeping changes in public education over the last decade have been recognized nationally and have led to a more skilled workforce. Lexington is consistently near the top in the nation for
the percentage of its population having completed 16 or more years of school. Meanwhile, unemployment levels in the region continue to be among the lowest in the state and lower than national figures.
One of the main reasons that so many people visit or relocate to Lexington is its central location within Kentucky and its accessibility to other areas via Interstates 75 (North-South) and 64 (East-West). The city lies within a day's drive of 75-percent of the U.S. population, making Lexington one the "Best Places for Business" (FORBES magazine - 2004), "Best Places to Locate a Company" (Expansion Management Magazine - 2003), and an "Entrepreneurial Hot Spot" (Inc. Magazine - 2001).
Local residents and businesses alike know how great the Bluegrass is for living, working, and raising a family. Our secret is out, however, and the accolades continue to pour in. As recently as 2006, Lexington was rated the 48th Best City to Live In Worldwide by Mercer Consulting. In addition, Lexington and the Bluegrass Region have been rated highly from quality of life to business and careers and everything in between.
Whether you're coming to Lexington to live, work, or play, you'll find our city full of charm and hospitality. Welcome! We're glad to meet you!
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