Columbia Heights Travel Guide
Lexington
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Popular places to visit
University of Kentucky
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Kentucky during your travels in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Kentucky Horse Park
Enjoy a trip to Kentucky Horse Park and popular activities such as horse riding in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Keeneland Racing Course
Enjoy a trip to Keeneland Racing Course and popular activities such as horse riding in Lexington. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Buffalo Trace Distillery
You can take time to visit Buffalo Trace Distillery during your travels to Frankfort. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.
Rupp Arena
Catch an event at Rupp Arena and enjoy other activities in Lexington such as horse riding.Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Lexington Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Lexington Convention Center during your trip to Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Things to do
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum
Top hotels in Columbia Heights
Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG
Friendly staff and well stocked breakfast.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
The Manchester
Breakfast and cocktails in the bar were excellent. The rooms are well appointed. My issue is that there is no room for your toiletries in the bathroom. We moved a table from the living room into the bathroom. The clean towels they store in the shower on the bench. We had to put them on the floor. ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
Nice room, friendly staff,
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Elwood Hotel & Suites
Clean room and very spacious. Dinner at hotel was good. Friendly staff. Good location
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa
Rooms a little outdated but everything else was excellent!
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
The Campbell House Lexington, Curio Collection by Hilton
I didn’t eat there
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Columbia Heights
Hollywood - Mt. Vernon
While Hollywood - Mt. Vernon isn't home to many top sights, Kroger Field and Ashland Henry Clay Estate are some notable places to visit nearby.
Chevy Chase
Though Chevy Chase may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ashland Henry Clay Estate and Boone Tennis Stadium.
Historic South Hill
While Historic South Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lexington Memorial Coliseum and Rupp Arena.
Downtown Lexington
While visiting Downtown Lexington, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Rupp Arena.
Martin Luther King
If you're spending some time in Martin Luther King, Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center and The Kentucky Theater are top sights worth seeing.
South Broadway Park
South Broadway Park might not have many top sights, but Red Mile Racetrack and Kroger Field are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
