Central Kentucky is famed for the bluegrass horse farms that have bred some of the world’s finest thoroughbreds. Managing city growth while maintaining the culture that the city is known for has been a challenge for the Lexington metropolitan areabut they have managed the job nicely.

Lexington has been ranked among America’s most educated citiesinspiring technology companies to settle there.

Outside of horsesthe Lexington History Center resides in what used to be the county courthouse. Annual art fairs happen in May and Augustweekly Farmer’s and Arts Markets run throughout the summerand Cheapside Park hosts a series of freepublic concerts.