City & Culture

Lexington started out as a humble suburb of a major city and is now one of the most interesting, diverse and complex cities in the columbia area.

Our vibrant and diverse community offers delicious food from the most unique and special local restaurants. Throughout town, you’ll find independent theaters, small music venues, and many other spots that are off the beaten path.
If you’re being called to the Columbia area, we invite you to add Lexington (& a stop in Edgewood) to your itinerary.

 
 

Fine dining

Our favorite thing to talk about in the Columbia/Lexington area is the delicious food and beverage sect.
With delicious high quality restaurants like the Capital Grille and Dressler’s, the food aficionado will never run out of a diverse menu of fun and flavorful foods in this area.

 
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Shopping

Lexington is filled with shopping plazas with everything from the classic TJ Maxx to boutique coffee shops and locally owned shops.
Just a few miles away, you’ll be able to find either Columbiana Mall, home of major shopping spots, or downtown Columbia, where the streets are lined with boutiques.

 
 

World class bars

The nightlife that you’ve got access to is top-notch. You can see some local Lexington bands in some of our small bars like Keg Cowboy Bar + Restaurant, Grady’s or the Old Mill Brewpub.
Just a few miles away, you’ll be able to experience even more vibrant nightlife with The Vista and Five Points of Downtown Columbia.

 

Music Venues

Whether you’re looking for an intimate jazz club, large music hall experience, disco with a killer DJ, or eclectic music festival, Lexington and the surrounding communities has it. Some of the most fun and innovative bands, artists, and musicians flock to our district for its creative energy and diverse music scene. Take the opportunity to experience both our major concert venues and local bands up close and personal.