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 The Hilton Suites Lexington Green ,is an all-suite hotel, situated within a unique 40-acre retail development in Lexington, Rates are $145 per night, including secured parking and Internet access. Phone: 859-271-4000 
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Host: Larry and Susan Spitzmiller 859-263-0944 Lspitzmiller@aol.com
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Lexington - "The Athens of the West" Lexington has a long and important history. Located in the heart of the Bluegrass the city and its citizens have been involved in world affairs politically, economically, and culturally. Lexington was founded as a town in 1775 when William McConnell and his fellow frontiersman camped at the location of the current city. Lexington soon became one of the first permanent settlements on the frontier. Many institutions, events, and people have contributed to Lexington being designated the "Athens of the West". "But Lexington will ever be,
Lexington served as a major economic center throughout its 225-year history. During the early 19th century, Lexington was a major manufacturing center. Most of this manufacturing centered on hemp production. The hemp was grown on area farms and then manufactured into rope on the many "rope walks" or rope factories within the city limits. Lexington as the second largest city in the state of Kentucky and the "Horse Capital of the World." Every year thousands flock to Keeneland to view the annual horse races and to purchase thoroughbreds at its annual horse sales. |
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