Shawneetown

1608 University Ct, Lexington, KY 40503

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Ideal for students looking for a short commute to campus, the Southern Heights neighborhood is only a 20-minute walk and a four-minute drive to the University of Kentucky campus. If you’re a Kentucky Wildcats fan, you’ll love rentals in this area because the neighborhood is less than 10 minutes from the University of Kentucky’s sports facilities, including Kroger Field. Southern Heights is also near thriving nightlife and entertainment spots such as Marikka's Restaurant & Bier Stube, a bar offering global beers and beach volleyball. Experience and enjoy nostalgia at Malibu Jack’s where you can play arcade games, play mini-golf, and ride go-karts. Looking for outdoor adventure in Lexington’s urban jungle? Walk to over The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, located right in middle of the neighborhood. Overall, Southern Heights is a perfect rental area for students and those looking for close proximity to Lexington’s biggest attractions.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
Drive: 14 min 7.5 mi
Drive: 37 min 26.8 mi
Shawneetown is within 14 minutes or 0.7 mile from University of Kentucky. It is also near Transylvania University and National College, Lexington.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
430 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
456 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
705 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,432 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
134 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
796 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Shawneetown is near Blue Grass, located 8.8 miles or 18 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Blue Grass
Drive: 18 min 8.8 mi

Walkability Near Shawneetown

Car-Dependent
35
Walk Score®
Out of 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Excellent Transit
72
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Bikeable
63
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Shawneetown.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Shawneetown has 3 shopping centers within 2.0 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
State Botanical Garden of Kentucky
Drive: 4 min 1.1 mi
Explorium
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Waveland State Historic Site
Drive: 9 min 4.6 mi
Boone Station State Historic Site
Drive: 18 min 10.9 mi
Kentucky Horse Park
Drive: 20 min 12.2 mi
Shawneetown has 5 parks within 12.2 miles, including State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, Explorium, and Waveland State Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 10 min 5.2 mi
Shawneetown has 3 hospitals within 5.2 miles, the nearest is Baptist Health Lexington which is 0.4 mile away and a 8 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 61 min 34.2 mi
Drive: 101 min 79.9 mi
Drive: 106 min 81.7 mi
Shawneetown has 3 military bases within 81.7 miles, the nearest is Blue Grass Army Depot which is 34.2 miles away and a 61 minute drive.

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