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Lexington
is a city of approximately 10,000, located in Dawson County in south-central Nebraska. It sits along U.S. Route 30 on the Platte River, southeast of North Platte. In the 1860s, Lexington was the location of a stop along the Pony Express. The town of Lexington is noted for its relatively high proportion of Mexican-Americans for central Nebraska (over 50% of the town population), which is reflected in the Spanish language-businesses in downtown and along U.S. 30. Johnson Lake, which is one of the most popular recreational lakes in central Nebraska, is located about 9 miles southwest of town. The lake offers excellent fishing, boating, swimming, sailing, jet skiing and other activities. Other attractions in Lexington include the Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles, located adjacent to I-80, and the Dawson County Historical Museum. The town is home to numerous antique shops, several 100 year old restored homes, a family aquatic center, and also a number of wineries. The Two-Part Circle Tour consists of part of the Oregon Trail that passed through the area and the Plum Creek Massacre Sites. Special events in Lexington includes an annual rodeo in June and a car show and Labor Day Antiques and Crafts Extravaganza. This event draws visitors not only from all over Nebraska, but from many other states, as well. It won the 2004 Nebraska Event of the Year award.
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Lexington Vacation Rentals
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Lexington Hotels and Resorts
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| Comfort Inn | 2810 Plum Creek Pkwy | Lexington, NE | | (308) 324-3747 | | Holiday Inn Express | 2605 Plum CRK Pkwy | Lexington, NE | | (Inv) ali-dInp | | Super 8 Motel | RR 2 Box 149u | Lexington, NE | | (308) 324-7434 | | The Rosewood Inn | I-80 & Hwy 283 | Lexington, NE | | (308) 324-5601 | | Motel 6 | 809 S Meridian | Cozad, NE | 13.4 mi. | (308) 784-4900 | | Circle S Motel | | Cozad, NE | 14.0 mi. | (800) 237-5852 | | Super 8 Motel | 420 Broadway St | Holdrege, NE | 29.9 mi. | (308) 995-2793 |
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Lexington Weather & Climate
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South Central Nebraska consists of flat plains and a gentle slope of land as one moves from east to west. The climate of southern Nebraska is typically continental in nature. Extreme heat and extreme cold are the chief features of the climate. The area is also exposed to soil erosion caused by the weathering action of moving winds. Panorama Point, which has an elevation of 5,424 feet above the sea level, is the highest point in the state. Summers are warm and dry in Nebraska, although the temperature may shoot up as high as 100 degrees F. in summer and as low as -47 F. in winter. The climate is highly variable and unpredictable. Most rainfall in south central Nebraska occurs from May to September. Winters often see brisk snow falls, with the amount varying from 53cm in the southeast to 114 cm in the northwest. Such a climate is perfect for growing wheat, corn and soybeans.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
35°F |
11°F |
0.42 in. |
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| February |
41°F |
17°F |
0.42 in. |
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| March |
50°F |
25°F |
1.51 in. |
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| April |
62°F |
36°F |
2.11 in. |
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| May |
71°F |
47°F |
3.77 in. |
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| June |
82°F |
57°F |
3.28 in. |
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| July |
87°F |
62°F |
3.64 in. |
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| August |
85°F |
60°F |
2.76 in. |
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| September |
77°F |
50°F |
1.71 in. |
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| October |
65°F |
37°F |
1.32 in. |
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| November |
48°F |
24°F |
1.01 in. |
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| December |
38°F |
15°F |
0.42 in. |
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Lexington Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Kearney Municipal airport (EAR) located about 38 miles east of Lexington in Kearney, Nebraska, North Platte Regional Lee Bird Field (LBF) located approximately 54 miles northwest of Lexington in North Platte, Nebraska, the Mc Cook Municipal airport (MCK) located roughly 59 miles southwest of Lexington in Mccook, Nebraska, and finally the Hastings Municipal airport (HSI) located around 69 miles east of Lexington in Hastings, Nebraska.
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Lexington Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Lakeside Country Club | Elwood | NE | 8.4 mi. | | | Cozad Country Club | Cozad | NE | 12.1 mi. | | | Wild Horse Golf Course | Gothenburg | NE | 23.9 mi. | | | Holdrege Country Club | Holdrege | NE | 29.3 mi. | |
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