Distillery District Travel Guide
Lexington
Visit Distillery District
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
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!
Groups: Makers Mark OR Buffalo Trace OR Woodford or Others
Top hotels in Distillery District
The Manchester
The hotel was beautiful and the room was fantastic
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG
Very clean, great location, loved the indoor pool!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
Clean comfortable beds. Staff super nice.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Elwood Hotel & Suites
Nice hotel in convenient location. Easy parking. Staff was friendly and bar looked nice. Room was very large with lots of space. Quick trip with my daughter and this was perfect spot to visit University of Kentucky. Would recommend
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa
Teo thumbs up!!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
The Campbell House Lexington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Room was clean but bathroom could use a counter food was great salmon was perfectly cook the quail was cook well we enjoyed the music while we ate over all was very happy with our stay
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Distillery District
West Suburb
While visiting West Suburb, you might make a stop by sights like Mary Todd Lincoln House and Explorium.
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.
Georgetown
When in Georgetown, you can plan a visit to West Sixth Brewing and Rupp Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Northside District
While visiting Northside District, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and West Sixth Brewing.
North Upper Street
Though North Upper Street may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lexington Opera House and Rupp Arena.
