Downtown Lexington Travel Guide

Lexington
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Photo provided by Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau/Gene Burch

Popular places to visit

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Lexington Opera House

4/5(1 review)

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.

Lexington Opera House
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Victorian Square Mall

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Victorian Square Mall during your visit to Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Victorian Square Mall
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Thoroughbred Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Thoroughbred Park and enjoy the horse riding in Lexington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Thoroughbred Park
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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.

Lexington Visitors Center
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Kentucky Horse Park

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Kentucky Horse Park and enjoy the horse riding in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Kentucky Horse Park
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University of Kentucky

5/5(1 review)

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.

University of Kentucky

Things to do

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Lexington: Ashland Henry Clay Estate Ticket with Guided Tour

£20
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lexington: Ashland Henry Clay Estate Ticket with Guided Tour
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Mary Todd Lincoln House Guided Tour Ticket

£13
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mary Todd Lincoln House Guided Tour Ticket
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Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington

£78
Per adult
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington
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Epic Lexington Scavenger Hunt: Giddyup Lexington’s Main Street!

£10
Per adult
Epic Lexington Scavenger Hunt: Giddyup Lexington’s Main Street!
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Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour

£78
Per adult
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
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Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!

£8
Per adult
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!
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Top hotels in Downtown Lexington

The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 out of 5
120 West Second st, Lexington, KY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £116 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
£116
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (738 reviews)
"The hotel is lovely and clean. The staff was wonderfully helpful. Quick walk to downtown and a nice walk to UK."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
21c Museum Hotel Lexington
21c Museum Hotel Lexington
4 out of 5
167 West Main Street, Lexington, KY
The price is £130 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£130
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (887 reviews)
"Excellent location clean and friendly"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

21c Museum Hotel Lexington
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
3.5 out of 5
369 West Vine Street, Lexington, KY
The price is £120 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
£120
per night
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Right in heart of Lexington. Close to everything. Room was large and clean."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024

Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Hyatt Regency Lexington
Hyatt Regency Lexington
3.5 out of 5
401 W High St, Lexington, KY
Fully refundable
The price is £127 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
£127
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2024

Hyatt Regency Lexington
Residence Inn by Marriott Lexington City Center
Residence Inn by Marriott Lexington City Center
3 out of 5
150 W MAIN ST, Lexington, KY
The price is £150 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£150
per night
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool and room service. Popular attractions Rupp Arena and The Red ...
9/10 Wonderful! (182 reviews)
"It was a lovely hotel, but we had a room facing the main street and the traffic noise was really loud, so not a great night's sleep. But obviously street traffic can't be helped, but next time I'll ask for a room not overlooking the main street. Otherwise everything was fine"

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2024

Residence Inn by Marriott Lexington City Center
Lexington Marriott City Center
Lexington Marriott City Center
2.5 out of 5
121 WEST VINE STREET, Lexington, KY
The price is £142 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
£142
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (174 reviews)
"Great location downtown"

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

Lexington Marriott City Center
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lexington

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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.

Martin Luther King
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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 Rupp Arena and Lexington Opera House.

Historic South Hill
Lexington featuring farmland and tranquil scenes

Northside District

While visiting Northside District, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Explorium.

Northside District
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Columbia Heights

When in Columbia Heights, you can plan a visit to Kroger Field and Singletary Center for the Arts, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Columbia Heights
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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.

Hollywood - Mt. Vernon
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Montclair

While there might not be top attractions in Montclair, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kroger Field and The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky.

Montclair

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