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Welcome to Downtown Lexington, MO

Founded in 1822, we have 130 antebellum structures

"Founded in 1822, we have 130 antebellum structures"

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A little about Lexington

Follow in the steps of Santa Fe Trail traders, steamboat captains and Civil War soldiers. See Lexington's storied courthouse, battlefield, beautiful antebellum homes and historic districts. Shop in our antique and specialty shops. Dine in our charming restaurants. Stay in our quaint B&B's. Explore the beauty and bounty of Lafayette County's orchard country and five wineries. You'll feel welcome for a day, a weekend, perhaps even a lifetime. Lexington and Lafayette County are located in the Old Trails Tourism Region, just 45 minutes east of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Come and add to our legends!

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The history of Lexington

The historic city of Lexington is located on the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River in Lafayette County, Missouri. Lexington was platted in 1822 near William Jack's Ferry, which had been established just three years earlier on the south bank of the river. The city was named after Lexington, Kentucky. The earliest settlers were primarily from Kentucky and Virginia. Later came German, Irish and Italian immigrants. The seat of Lafayette County since 1823, Lexington grew rapidly during the following decades due to its strategic location on the Missouri River. John Aull opened a mercantile store in 1822. A short time later, he was joined by his brothers, James and Robert. The Aull Brothers soon had one of the first frontier retail chains, operating stores in Liberty, Independence and Richmond.

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Lexington, Missouri
64067

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Businesses in Lexington, Missouri

Here is a collection of downtown Lexington, Missouri businesses. Clicking on the thumbnail image, or the blue "View Member" will take you to that businesses page. We've included some jump links so that you can easily navigate to different categories of businesses. Those, can be found directly below as icons. Or, there is a list of categories in the menu bar.

 

Ca d' Giorgio B&B

Lodging

1854 Italianate treasure

 

The Inn on Main

Lodging

Four spacious rooms with period decor

 

The Parsonage B&B

Lodging

Circa1894 Queen Anne in historic district

 

Victorianne B&B

Lodging

Located in Old Neighborhoods Historic District

 

Baltimore Bend Vineyard

Museums / Attractions

We focus on creating wine from our own vineyard

 

La Bella Vineyards

Museums / Attractions

Free tastings at our tasting room/gift shop

 

Maria's Family Cafe

Restaurants

At Maria's you will find relaxing & causal dining

 

Polished Nail Salon and Spa

Services

Visit us for gels, acrylics, and solar nails.

 

Blackthorn Antiques

Shopping

Premium quality antiques, fine art and period pieces

 

Gigi's Boutique

Shopping

Something for EVERYONE!

 

Limrick's Fine Things

Shopping

Limrick's...because you gotta look good!

 

Missouri River Antique Co.

Shopping

Architectural items, primitives and antiques

 

The Velvet Pumpkin

Shopping

3,000 sq. ft. of shopping excitement