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I am thinking about internship here and would be moving with my children and husband for only a year. I am hoping to relocate permanently in either colorado or north carolina. I was born and raised in NC, but my husband is from CO and I have lived there as well. So, I am trying to see if Lexington would be worthwhile for a year when comparing to other places. I am applying to 18 different sites, so can't go into all of them, but I am wondering generally how Lexington compares to other places that I am looking at for internship (for anyone who may have experience there): Tampa, Raleigh-Durham, Augusta, Nashvillle, Denver, SLC, etc. I have no sense of Kentucky - I guess it's Southern. Southern like Alabama or southern like Virginia? Cost of living looks better than where I am coming from, but some times COL can be deceiving.
I am mainly looking for safe and enriching for my young children and husband. I want them to be happy.
Lexington ranks in the top 25 Greenest Cities America's 50 Greenest Cities | Popular Science
Lexington ranks as one of the most educated city populations in the United States according to Census Bureau
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In a report released by Jack Miller, president of Central Connecticut State University, Lexington ranks 13th in the United States in terms of literacy rate.[32] The index was compiled through six indicators of literacy, including Internet sources, newspaper circulation, the number of bookstores, library resources, education and periodical resources.
Bluegrass Airport is small, modern, and efficient: easy in, easy out, with lots of moderately priced parking under cover. However, travelers to or from Lexington often must transfer to complete their journeys.
Lexington is a good city for families with children. Most of the public elementary schools are pretty good, with some being much better than pretty good and others being considerably less but striving. There is also a good variety of private schools in Lexington.
For "enrichment", there's an interactive children's museum, the Lexington Children's Theater, the Living Arts and Science Center, and sports and other activities offered through the Division of Parks and Recreation, as well as many activities and programs available through the Y and the Lexington Public Library system.
In or close to Lexington are museum houses, the Kentucky State Horse Park, Fort Boonesboro State Park, Old Fort Harrod State Park, Natural Bridge State Park, and more places and activities of interest to children and families. The Bluegrass countryside around Lexington is noted for scenic beauty, and the mountains are only about 45 minutes away.
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