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Lexington Kentucky

Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington is set up like a wheel with spokes, with main arterial roads running from downtown out into horse country. Bluegrass thrives on the limestone beneath the soil's surface, playing a major role in the area's scenic beauty and in the development of champion horses. Population: The latest U.S. Census places the population estimate for Lexington-Fayette at 295,800.

Climate: Annual precipitation is 45.68 inches. There are four distinct seasons that are cooled by plateau breezes, enjoy moderate nights in the summer, and have no prolonged periods of heat, cold, rain, wind, or snow.

Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Lexington-Fayette is 3.3% greater than the Kentucky average, but 7% less than the national average.

Housing costs: The median home cost in Lexington-Fayette is $148,900 which is 25.5% less than the national average.

Colleges and Universities: The University of Kentucky http://www.uky.edu/ is the state's flagship institution of higher learning. Here retirees can sample from courses such as a Thoroughbred Racing Saturday Seminar through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UK.

Transportation:Urban County Government is working to make Lexington a more walkable and bike-friendly city. To find out more, visit the links at the following web site: http://www.lexingtonky.gov/index.aspx?page=577 Blue Grass Aiport http://www.bluegrassairport.com/ welcomes travelers with one of the most beautiful air approaches in the nation.

Travel and tourism: To visit the official website of the Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau, click on http://www.visitlex.com. Retirees who feel like there is just too much to choose from can check out some sample itineraries or the Top Ten List on this website.

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