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Meet Lexington, Kentucky

Meet Lexington

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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

Central Bank Center Remodel

Scheduled for completion Spring 2020, the Central Bank Center's redesign will provide a new exterior for the convention center and Rupp Arena with a unique transparent facade, distinctive entrances plus a park, plaza and water features.

100,000 SF

24,330 SF

29,000 SF

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COVID-19

See how Lexington and our local businesses are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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
Myrtle Beach
Orlando (Sanford)
Punta Gorda, FL
Tampa Bay

Charlotte
Chicago (ORD)
Dallas
Philadelphia

Atlanta
Detroit
Minneapolis
New York (LGA)
Washington, DC (Reagan)

Chicago (ORD)
Houston
Washington, DC (Dulles)

“Lexington is a gem of a city in the heart of Kentucky. It is jam-packed full of fun places to dine and many unique places to visit.”

- Gay Sills, AZZ Incorporated

What Are You Looking For?

We can help you find what you're looking for. Let's get started.

Sleeping Rooms

Any 400+

Meeting Rooms

Any 15+

Total Sq. Footage

Any 200,000+

Largest Meeting Room Sq. Footage

Any 10,000+

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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

Capital Building

Government

Lexington Downtown Skyline

Corporate

Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

University of Kentucky

Education

Military

Military Reunions

Motorcycle

Clubs/ Hobby

Greek

Fraternal / Greek

Diversity

Diversity

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