Why go
- City in Kentucky, United States.
- 1 hand-picked place to stay.
- Served by Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
History
Lexington is a consolidated city coterminous with Fayette County, Kentucky, United States, of which it is also the county seat. As of the 2020 census the city's population was 322,570, making it the second-most populous city in Kentucky, the 14th-most populous city in the Southeast, and the 59th-most populous city in the United States. By area, it is the country's 33rd-largest city.
Where to stay
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 13 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ, 717, MD-88, CRJ-700, CRJ-900, ERJ) · 5 routes: Atlanta, Detroit*, Minneapolis*, New York, Washington*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A320) · 4 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg
- American Airlines AA (ERD, ERJ-145, CRJ-700, CRJ) · 3 routes: Charlotte*, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- US Airways US (ERD, CRJ-700, ERJ-145) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Houston*
- Air France AF (CRJ, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ-900, CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Pinnacle Airlines 9E (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Blue Grass Airport (LEX); 26 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LEX has direct flights to 13 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Detroit…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.