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Let's break it down:

1. Lexington was names one of the "Top 5 Places to Retire" by Times Magazine

2. Lexington is the 7th "Best City for Quality of Life" by Nerd Wallet.

3. Lexington is the 7th "Most Affordable Big City" by Kiplinger

4.  World Wide Learn has named Lexington as the 6th "Most Inspiring Cities for Young Adults."

History of The Kentucky Horse Park.

There have been horses on these grounds for more than 200 years.....

In 1777, Patrick Henry, then Governor of Virginia, granted 9,000 acres of land in the Kentucky Territory to his brother-in-law, William Christian, as a reward for his service in the French and Indian War. A wealthy Virginian, Colonel Christian moved his family to Kentucky in 1785 and established a farm on Beargrass Creek near Louisville. Christian was killed by Indians in 1786, and his daughter, Elizabeth Dickerson, inherited the Elkhorn Creek tract, 3,000 acres of land now in both Scott and Fayette Counties. Part of this land became the Kentucky Horse Park.

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Located in the Horse Capital of the World, Keeneland is an internationally renowned racecourse and the Thoroughbred industry’s leading auction house. Founded in 1936, Keeneland’s mission is to continually invest in the industry and to preserve the tradition of Thoroughbred racing.

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Red Mile is the second oldest harness track in the world, simulcasts three hundred and sixty-four days a year, hosts numerous horse sales, and features Pari-mutuel Gaming Terminals based on historical horse races or Historical Horse Racing. It is your dynamic entertainment destination.

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Recognized as an epicenter of sports excellence, Rupp Arena is renowned for its storied history, marquee match-ups, and year-round top-quality events and entertainment. Named for legendary college basketball Coach Adolph Rupp, the arena opened its doors in 1976 is owned and operated by the Lexington Center Corporation.

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The University of Kentucky has a broad range of resources centered on a single campus in the heart of the Bluegrass. Their wide array of programs allows the to excel in multidisciplinary studies and fosters an environment of cooperative engagement across all colleges, programs, and research endeavors. Because of the lives they touch and teach, they remain anchored in their mission to Kentucky– to educate, innovate, heal, and serve. To be sure, their complex, multi-faceted mission looks different today in many ways than it did in 1865. However, their sense of responsibility to the communities on campus and across the region is resolute. The mission has evolved and grown. The vision of service to our Commonwealth and the world beyond remains the same. They remain our compass – the soul of the University of Kentucky.

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Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) transforms the Bluegrass Region—one student, one employer, and one community at a time. With students at the heart of our mission, BCTC supports student access, success, and completion of educational goals through comprehensive services, high-quality career and technical education for workforce skills, transfer education for baccalaureate degrees, and life skills development.

BCTC promotes cultural awareness and inclusion, critical thinking, and civic responsibility. Through excellence in teaching and learning and strong partnerships, BCTC supports regional economic vitality and quality of life as a member college of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System awarding associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.

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This University is a highly ranked liberal arts college in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky. They are a challenging, relationship-rich university with an engaging faculty that encourages community-driven students to achieve personal fulfillment and professional success.

This is a place where you'll grow into a well-rounded person ready to stand out and thrive in whatever field you choose. Their professors are interested in getting to know you and guiding you personally toward your academic and professional goals.

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