Lexington
Situated at the intersection of I-64 and I-75, Lexington, KY is at the heart of the Bluegrass Region, within a day's drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population. The city's Blue Grass Airport sits amid horse farms, just four miles from the central business district. Serving 18 nonstop destinations, the airport makes it easy for delegates to fly in and out of such major markets as Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago, Dallas, New York, and Washington, DC.
Combining the cosmopolitan conveniences of a big city with the easy approachability of a small Southern town, Lexington offers one-of-a-kind experiences for meeting attendees. We treat our visitors as guests, and your attendees can expect unparalleled Southern hospitality at every touchpoint.
The city is also anchored by the famed University of Kentucky Rupp Arena and expansive Lexington Convention Center. In the heart of historic downtown Lexington, the Lexington Convention Center features 66,000 square feet of versatile, elegant exhibition space. The sprawling, light-filled convention center features 40,000 square feet of 18 meeting rooms and ballrooms, 25,000 square feet of pre-function space, and a new 12,000-square-foot conference area overlooking downtown. The center sits adjacent to a two-level food court and shopping area and two full-service hotels, making up 169,000 square feet of connected meeting and exhibit space. In addition, there are also the 900-seat historic Opera House and the 23,500-seat Rupp Arena. Delegates are within steps of downtown dining, shopping, entertainment, and lodging options. There are 11 convention hotels within 15 minutes of the Blue Grass Airport and downtown.
Weather and Seasonality
Lexington experiences a four-season climate graced with cool plateau breezes, moderate summer nights, and no prolonged periods of heat, cold, rain, wind, or snow. The city's average temperature is 55°F, and its annual precipitation, spread out evenly throughout the year, measures in at 46 inches. Springtime temperatures average a high of 74°F and a low of 34°F, while summer temperatures average a high of 86°F and a low of 61°F. Fall temperatures get to a high of 79°F and a low of 36°F, with winter temperatures at a high of 54°F and a low of 23°F. Lexington sees about 13 inches of snow per year.
| Month | High/Low °F | Seasonality |
|---|---|---|
| January | 40°/24° | Low |
| February | 45°/26° | Low |
| March | 54°/35° | Low |
| April | 66°/44° | High |
| May | 75°/54° | High |
| June | 83°/62° | Medium |
| July | 86°/66° | Medium |
| August | 85°/65° | Medium |
| September | 79°/58° | High |
| October | 86°/46° | High |
| November | 54°/36° | High |
| December | 14°/28° | Low |