Lexington city skyline lit up for nighttime as the sun sets. The sky is blue and pink.

Lexington, Kentucky

Your Next Meeting Destination

RFP

SEE MORE IN: Meetings

Why Meet in Lexington?

We believe that Lexington’s a pretty perfect place for a meeting—and we think you’ll agree. Our easy-to-get-to location, first-class facilities and unique attractions make Lexington an appealing alternative for conventions and meetings of all sizes and types, including yours. So take a look around and see what we have to offer.

200,000 SF

of flexible convention and event space

12

convention hotels within a 15 minute drive of airport and downtown

8500+

affordable hotel rooms available

New Convention Center Now Open

Follow your nose to our new, state-of-the-art Central Bank Center, located in the heart of downtown Lexington. With its proximity to bourbon distilleries and horse country, it's the perfect place for your next event.

Learn More

Plant-Friendly Lexington

Plants are the new pets. Bring them along for the ride to lush, green Lexington.

Learn More

Attendee Guide

Explore this digital attendee guide and plan your visit to Lexington.

Learn More

CLOSER THAN YOU THINK

Whether you’re driving or flying, we’re easy to get to.

Driving Distances Map

City

Distance

Louisville, KY

77 miles

Cincinnati, OH

82 miles

Knoxville, TN

172 miles

Charleston, WV

176 miles

Indianapolis, IN

189 miles

Columbus, OH

189 miles

Nashville, TN

214 miles

Cleveland, OH

331 miles

St. Louis, MO

337 miles

Detroit, MI

345 miles

Pittsburgh, PA

372 miles

City

Distance

Chicago, IL

373 miles

Atlanta, GA

382 miles

Charlotte, NC

401 miles

Birmingham, AL

404 miles

Memphis, TN

422 miles

Milwaukee, WI

469 miles

Washington, DC

512 miles

Buffalo, NY

515 miles

Baltimore, MD

538 miles

Charleston, SC

542 miles

Norfolk, VA

583 miles

Direct Flights Map

Destin
Ft. Lauderdale
Houston
Myrtle Beach
Orlando (Sanford)
Punta Gorda, FL
Tampa Bay

Charlotte
Chicago (ORD)
Dallas
Miami
Philadelphia

Atlanta
Detroit
Minneapolis
Washington DC

Chicago (ORD)

Convention Calendar

Here are the meetings and conventions that have been booked through VisitLEX.

Learn More

"If planning an event in Lexington, I encourage contacting the VisitLex team. These local experts can assist in getting you connected with resources and share suggestions for best options tailored to your group."

- Anita Washbrun, CMP - Dairy Farmers of America

"I would enthusiastically recommend our organization return to Lexington... the [experience] was inspiring and joyful."

- Shelly Moeller - Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML) Convention Manager

Market Segments

From equine and medical to religious and technology, we have something to offer groups of all types.

Equine

Equine

kentucky associations

KY Associations

Religious

Religious

STEM

STEM

Basketball Court

Sports

agriculture

Agriculture & Environment

trade associations

Trade Associations

Medical

Medical

Diversity

Diversity

Capital Building

Government

Greek

Fraternal / Greek

Lexington Downtown Skyline

Corporate

William T Young Library University of Kentucky

Education

Military

Military Reunions

Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

Motorcycle

Clubs/ Hobby

You Might Also Like...

People gathering at Downtown Lexington.

Top 5 Reasons to Meet in Lexington

Planners might guess the top reasons to host a meeting in Lexington, Ky., are the horses and the

kentuckycastlewide-blog

The 15 Most Unique Meeting and Event Venues in Central Kentucky

Looking for somewhere off the beaten path for your next meeting? Somewhere that goes beyond your

Four-Roses_-Bourbon-Tasting-medium-blog

How to Host a Bourbon-Themed Meeting

Meeting attendees love a good happy hour…especially when there’s bourbon involved. And...

View-of-Triangle-Park-and-the-Hilton-From-Lexington-Center-medium-blog

How to Get Your Attendees Excited about Lexington

Meet Lexington: our favorite place on Earth, and a great place to have a meeting. We’re...

VIEW ALL Travel Guides

Designed by Cornett

© 2022 VisitLEX