Located in the internationally famous Bluegrass region of Kentucky, Lexington is 84 miles south of Cincinnati and 80 miles east of Louisville. With a population of 235,000, Lexington offers a multitude of job opportunities, entertainment, dining, recreation, and cultural events that add a special dimension to your education. Encompassing two centuries of history, Lexington was one of the first settlements beyond the Allegheny Mountains. Today, historical homes and monuments throughout the city remind citizens and visitors of Lexington's gracious heritage. This, along with its increasing business community with large corporations such as Lexmark, Ashland Oil, Procter and Gamble, General Electric, and nearby Toyota help create the unusual atmosphere of a thriving, growing city which still retains the appeal of a small community.
Cultural life is alive and well in Lexington.
The Council of the Arts, Inc., composed of many non-profit corporate organizations, enhances the area's cultural resources with an active program in all the fine arts. Lexington is one of the few cities of its size to offer a philharmonic orchestra and a ballet company. Community theater groups perform regularly and national touring groups present Broadway attractions at the historic Opera House. The area also enjoys the unique exhibits at the nationally-accredited Art Museum located in the University's Otis A. Singletary Center for the Arts. Lexington is known as the horse capital of the world, and for good reason.