Bloomberg blesses Lexington with spot on 25 best places list

The exclusive list from the business news giant puts Lexington among the world’s best places including San Diego, Rome, and Bangkok

Three Lexingtonians walk down a brick sidewalk in front of a bright blue house, flying the LGBTQ+ equality flag.

Lexington is perfect for lovers of leisurely strolls, eye-catching architecture + culinary arts.

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If being one of the best places to visit is one of Lexington’s New Years resolutions, then we’re off to a great start. Lexington will start 2025 by ringing in the new year with a spot on Bloomberg’s list of “25 Best Places in the World to Visit in 2025.”

According to Bloomberg, locations on the list are a mixture of:

  • Famous destinations with new attractions — think London + New York
  • “Enticing” locales that are “hiding in plain sight” like the Colombian Amazon
  • Cities and countries with burgeoning tourism industries + infrastructure upgrades, like Greenland’s recently renovated Nuuk airport

The article highlighted Lexington’s tradition + innovation, and pointed specifically to the Town Branch Commons, our horse-filled heritage, and various neighborhoods including the Distillery District.

Tradition and history

Lexington has a rich history full of athletic achievement, culinary arts, and of course, bourbon. You can experience these yourself through:

Innovation

As the city continues to grow, it continues to think about the resident experience. Whether that means adding 22 miles of walking trails throughout the city or contributing to a “flourishing music scene” that Bloomberg believes is beginning to rival Nashville, Lexington is the place to be.

The rest of the best

Along with Lexington, Bloomberg threw a spotlight on 24 other cities and countries, including:

  • Algeria
  • Japan
  • Egypt
  • Antigua + Barbuda
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