Downtown Lexington Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 Opera House
You can get tickets for a performance at Lexington Opera House during your stay in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Mary Todd Lincoln House
You can learn about the history of Lexington with a trip to Mary Todd Lincoln House. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Lexington Visitors Center
Lexington Visitors Center is just one of the places to see in Lexington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area or seek out the horse riding.
Thoroughbred Park
After visiting Thoroughbred Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lexington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly 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!
Top hotels in Downtown Lexington
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
"No complaints, great stay. Clean room, friendly & helpful staff."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Lexington
"Below average rooms. Perhaps the heavy use by the various groups attending sporting events and conventions makes it difficult to keep the rooms in top working order. To be a Hyatt property the quality of the experience is way off. The common areas were nice enough, but the room itself was long past ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
21c Museum Hotel Lexington
"Great stay and a great city!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Lexington Marriott City Center
"Nice, clean hotel with helpful staff."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Really nice stay. Staff was very nice and helpful. Highly recommend"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Manchester
"The Manchester is a charming curated hotel with a refined but unpretentious aesthetic and vibe. The room was comfortable, considered, and full of character. The staff was warm, professional, and attentive without feeling overly formal. I’d say it has a distinctive southern charm that feels elevated ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lexington
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.
Martin Luther King
If you're spending some time in Martin Luther King, Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center and Downtown Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Northside District
While visiting Northside District, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and West Sixth Brewing.
Columbia Heights
When in Columbia Heights, you can plan a visit to Kroger Field and Ashland Henry Clay Estate, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Distillery District
While visiting Distillery District, you might make a stop by sights like Barrel House Distilling and James E. Pepper Distillery.
