Why Lexington, Kentucky?
It's all about Location! State meeting planners tell us that they anticipate greater conference attendance when planning a program in Lexington. We're easy to get to from all parts of the State and simple to navigate once you're here. When you combine ease of travel with complimentary parking at most of our hotels - Lexington is the ideal meeting location!
Lexpert Spotlight
Lexington is home to some pretty smart folks. Get in touch to see how one of our local associations experts can help make your meeting a big hit.
Cassie Cooper
Senior Training Manager, Kentucky League of Cities
Area of Focus - Association Event Planning and Training Resources for City Officials
David Melanson
Assistant Director of External Affairs and Development, UK Center for Applied Energy
Public Relations, Communications, Government Relations, Philanthropy, Event Planning
Scarlet Consalvi
Associate State Director, Kentucky Small Business Development Center
Small Business and Economic Development
What We Offer
Kentucky Association Meetings in Lexington
Affordable, Flexible Hotels
Lexington provides reasonable sleeping room rates and economical meeting packages. You'll discover that price points in Lexington are $20-$30 lower than other comparable cities.
Convenient Location
Located at the intersection of I-64 and I-75, we’re easy to get to from anywhere in the state. Our unique wheel-and-spoke layout makes Lexington easy to navigate by car.
Free Kentucky Experiences
From touring operations like Toyota Motor Manufacturing and Buffalo Trace Distillery to seeing where Lexington was founded, there’s no shortage of free things to do here.
“#9 Most Diverse Metro Economy in the U.S.”
- The Lane Report
"#3 Friendliest City in the U.S."
- Readers’ Choice Awards | 2023
Meet Your Personal Sales and Service Representative
Sandy Johnson Director of Destination Sales
State Associations, Trade Associations, Education
Featured Unique Venues
From unique to unexpected, choose a venue that makes your meeting truly one-of-a-kind.
Central Bank Center and Rupp Arena
A variety of flexible meeting spaces are available at this state-of-the-art convention center...
Kentucky Horse Park
This 1,200 acre state park is dedicated to all breeds of horse. A variety of facilities can be...
Keeneland Racecourse
With its tranquil setting and lovely stone fences and buildings, this national historic landmark is...
Featured Attractions
Lexington is a special place. Give your attendees a uniquely Lexington experience they’ll rave about for years to come.
Visit Horse Country
Visit Horse Country provides a central booking outlet for member horse farms and medical equine...
Battle Axes
Battle Axes is a family entertainment center located half mile away from the Distillery District....