Lexington is located 10 miles west of the city of Columbia and serves as the county seat for Lexington County. A small town atmosphere prevails, yet residents take advantage of the "big city" amenities found in the metropolitan Columbia area. I-20, an east-west interstate, links Lexington with Columbia and I-26. US Route 1 and US Route 378 are major roads that carry traffic into Columbia as well. Lexington is served by the Columbia Metropolitan Airport which is located approximately 10 miles from the town of Lexington. Lexington County is one of the fastest growing counties in South Carolina. Lexington County School District One, which serves the children of Lexington, is one of the fastest growing districts in the state. There are many new housing developments in and around the town of Lexington, which makes it one of the favorite destinations of relocating families. Major employers in Lexington include: Lexington Medical Center, Michelin Tire Corp, Southeastern Freight, Pirelli Cable, and Carolina Steel & Wire among others.

The Lexington Leisure Center provides family fitness and recreation opportunities for Lexington residents. The facility features a Wellness Center including weight room and aerobic equipment, two racquetball courts and a gymnasium. Racquetball, volleyball, basketball and wallyball leagues, are offered as well as classes in yoga, aerobics, jazzercise, pilates and bellydance. Arts and crafts classes are offered in ceramics, watercolor, drawing and other areas of interest. Youth programs are available in ballet, tumbling, tap, tennis and more. For more information, call 957-7828.

Retail potential abounds in Lexington! Whether you are looking for items found in large, national retail chains, or small, locally owned "unique to the area" stores, it can be found in Lexington. Visit the magical "Shoppes at Flight Deck". You will step into another time, as you are whisked away into an enchanted shopping experience. Stroll the sidewalk exploring fantastic stores and restaurants that are family owned and operated. There is a beautiful tropical courtyard and architecture dates back to the era of the 1900's.

Parks & Recreation
SCE&G Park on Hwy. 6 at the Lake Murray Dam, offers lake swimming and picnic tables during the summer months. Virginia Hylton Park, located behind Lexington Town Hall at the intersection of Maiden Lane and South Lake Dr. (Hwy. 6) in Lexington. The park has picnic shelters, playground equipment, amphitheater, and a walking trail.

Libraries
Lexington County Public Library 808-2600
5440 Augusta Road
Hours: Mon.-Th. 8:30-8; Fri. & Sat. 8:30-5:30 / Sun. 2-5

School District
Lexington Co. School District One
www.lex1.k12.state.sc.us

Shopping
Main Street-Downtown
US 378 Bypass area
SC Route 6 off I-20 Lexington

Average Cost of Single Family Home $156,874

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