It’s officially college move-in season, and we want to say “Welcome to the Horse Capital of the World” to our new arrivals at UK, BCTC, Transy — and anyone else starting a new chapter in town. Whether you grew up far away or already call Lexington home, we are so excited you’re here.
We understand that taking on the second largest city in the state can feel a bit overwhelming. We put together an ultimate City Guide to help you out in your first few weeks. Soon, you’ll be navigating around like a true Lexingtonian.
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Eat
We don’t know about you, but trying to unpack and cook is a no-go. Fuel up for any meal:
- Where to find lunch for $10 or less
- 17 vegan and vegetarian eats
- 19 coffee shops
- 25 great brunch restaurants
- 30+ happy hours for the 21+ crowd
Shop
Find fresh food for your pantry and bring Fido along to explore unique goods for your new apartment or dorm:
Explore
Your world doesn’t have to stop at the edge of campus — save these off-campus study spots for when the library is packed:
Play
With one more week until football season, you’re going to need something to do besides homework. Take a peek at these:
- 15 murals unique to Lexington
- Five local sports teams you should know
- 10 one-of-a-kind museums around town
Students — we hope this year is wonderful + you come to love Lexington as much as we do. Faithful readers — help us welcome the new arrivals by sharing this article with a friend.
