Image UK College of Medicine Visiting Lexington, Kentucky College of Medicine About the College Visit the College of Medicine U.S. News & World Report Puts the Lexington-Fayette County Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) at No. 33 on its list of 150 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2021-2022. Located at the heart of central Kentucky’s scenic Bluegrass Region, Lexington is known around the world for its role in producing champion racehorses .With a 2020 population of 325,330, it is the 2nd largest city in Kentucky and its population has increased by 9.98% in the last 10 years. College basketball, restaurants, outdoor recreation, bourbon and a temperate climate have contributed to Lexington’s population growth. People love Lexington because it's a blend of the South and Midwest and of a big city and a small town. From Lexington, scenic byways and highways, like the spokes of an old wheel, connect to a host of historic, scenic, quaint, exciting, pastoral, beautiful, and peaceful places, events, and festivals to enjoy. For more information about Lexington check out VisitLex. About UK's Campus Learn more about the University of Kentucky. Lexington is Centrally Located Lexington is 1.5 hours from Cincinnati and Louisville, 2 hours from Huntington, and 3 hours from Nashville, Knoxville and Indianapolis. Visiting and Moving Resources to help with navigating the Lexington area. Kentucky Department of Tourism Lexington-Bluegrass Area Realtors Lexington Chamber of Commerce Commonwealth of Kentucky Fayette County Public Schools Residents' and Fellows' Favorite Places to Live Favorite Places to Live (1).pdf Sports Athletic resources and teams across Lexington and campus. Lexington Legends UK Athletics Keeneland Red Mile Golf Roller Derby of Central Kentucky Lexington Sports and Social Club Lexington Sporting Club Events and Festivals See art leagues, festivals, holiday events, and farmers markets! LexArts The Night Market Lexington Farmers Market Woodland Arts Fair Summer Nights is Suburbia Thursday Night Live Lexington PRIDE Festival What’s going on in Lexington? For news and events in Lexington, Kentucky, see the options below! Smiley Pete Publishing Lexington Herald-Leader Visit Lex Tops in Lex Lex18 WKYT Parks and Recreation Why Join Our Community? Homes are affordable and many trainees are able to gain equity during their tenure. To learn more about the Lexington housing market, click here. Lexington is ranked No. 6 in a ranking of largest U.S. cities. For more information, click here! University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler is ranked No. 1 in Kentucky by U.S. News Best Hospitals. Schedule a College of Medicine Tour
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