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Living in Lexington, Massachusetts:
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If you've been wondering what it's like to live in or visit Lexington, the Crowdsourced Explorer community can help. We asked seven people living in Lexington what someone who is considering moving to or visiting there should know. Here are their pros and cons, tips, and advice:

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The public schools are recognized as top of the line by several accredited sources, due to outstanding test scores, college readiness, and graduation rate. Across town are full-size golf courses that people love to take advantage of, hidden ponds sprinkled here and there, hiking paths and scenic conservation trails that trek the town and an inter-town bike path that divides the town in half.

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Austin, says: 2020

Buckman Tavern, a colonial community center, once used by militiamen, is now a monument to visitors seeking out the “famous” door that holds a bullet shot from the Battle of Lexington. The town has an annual reenactment of the Battle of Lexington on the exact day of the year, at the exact time of day and at the precise locations that it originally happened. On any given day, there will be full-size luxury buses touring the town center.

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Cecilia, says: 2020

Lexington is a vibrant suburb a few miles from Boston, the capital of Massachusetts. The public school system is one of the best in the country. Each student there is high-achieving and ambitious. Every teacher is dedicated to their students and to the town. Lexington citizens are educated and friendly, which provides a great community for an individual or family to move.

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The lively and aesthetic town center is home to shops and the local ice cream shop, Rancatore’s. Lexington’s sports culture is immaculate, whether it is support for the high school teams or the professional teams. Hundreds of people attend every high school football game, while at the same time, hundreds of students call in sick to participate in Patriot’s Super Bowl parades. The town has convenient access to the country’s most successful sports city, where every single prestigious sports team is just a short drive away.

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Chelsea, says: 2020

Lexington, Massachusetts, on the surface may seem quite dull; a town lost with the rest of the suburbia. However, the town has a rich history. At the center of Lexington is the famous Battle Green, where the first shot of the Revolutionary War rang out. Right beside it is the road to the library, which happens to be the same road the British redcoats used to search for gunpowder in neighboring towns. Scattered across town are houses and community centers preserved from the colonial era, each with unique stories.

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Lexington, despite its tiny size, is home to over 30,000 people, consisting of great diversity. Every year, the town population continually increases with people coming from all over the world to settle. European and Asian immigrants make up a significant proportion of those who move to the town regularly. However, African Americans are underrepresented. To combat this issue, the state funds a busing program where underrepresented minorities from the Boston area are integrated into suburban school systems.

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Lindsey, says: 2020

The people in Lexington are the kindest, most loving people you’ll find in the northeast. If you ever need help locating somewhere, they will help. In restaurants, you can quickly meet people and strike up conversations. The Cary Memorial Library is known for teen congregations from the high school and middle schools. Upon the Battle Green are tons of locals hanging out together, throwing frisbees or footballs. It’s always peaceful. The sunsets are impeccable, and the starry night sky is to die for.

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Graham, says: 2020

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