Historic South Hill Travel Guide

Lexington

The first United Methodist church downtown Lexington.
The first United Methodist church downtown Lexington.

Popular places to visit

Panorama of an autumn, colorful lawn surrounded by buildings in downtown Lexington, Kentucky

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
Kentucky Horse Park showing land animals

Kentucky Horse Park

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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.

Kentucky Horse Park
Horse barn in Kentucky

Keeneland Racing Course

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Keeneland Racing Course
The bottling line for the special single barrel Blantons Bourbon.

Buffalo Trace Distillery

4/5(2 reviews)

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.

Buffalo Trace Distillery
Aerial photograph of the Lexington, Kentucky skyline at night with the city alite.

Rupp Arena

4/5(1 review)

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.

Rupp Arena
Facades of modern architecture buildings in the midwest American city of Lexington in Kentucky.

Lexington Convention Center

3/5(1 review)

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.

Lexington Convention Center

Things to do

Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!

Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!

£7
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!
Makers Mark, Four Roses or Woodford Reserve or Bulleit or Others

Groups: Makers Mark OR Buffalo Trace OR Woodford or Others

£131
per adult
Groups: Makers Mark OR Buffalo Trace OR Woodford or Others
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour

Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour

£72
per adult
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

£43
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour

Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour

£76
per adult
Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum: Group limit 15

Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum

£7
per adult
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum
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Top hotels in Historic South Hill

The Manchester

The Manchester

4 out of 5
941 Manchester St Lexington KY
The price is £142 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£142
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,161 reviews)
Friendly and attentive staff. Great location, bar and onsite restaurant.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

The Manchester
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington

4 out of 5
2601 Richmond Rd Lexington KY
The price is £95 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
£95
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
All of the above

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington
Hyatt Regency Lexington

Hyatt Regency Lexington

3.5 out of 5
401 W High St Lexington KY
The price is £123 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
£123
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
Room was great! Staff was awesome. Being able to go into Rupp without going outside, the best.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Hyatt Regency Lexington
Elwood Hotel & Suites

Elwood Hotel & Suites

4 out of 5
444 Parkway Drive Lexington KY
The price is £79 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
£79
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,026 reviews)
Wonderful Stay! Room was clean. Staff was very nice.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Elwood Hotel & Suites
21c Museum Hotel Lexington

21c Museum Hotel Lexington

4 out of 5
167 West Main Street Lexington KY
The price is £126 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£126
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
I always enjoy 21c one of my favorites. Staff was great

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

21c Museum Hotel Lexington
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg

3 out of 5
100 Canebrake Drive Lexington KY
The price is £74 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
£74
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,185 reviews)
Yes everything was great

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic South Hill

4th of July festival

Downtown Lexington

While visiting Downtown Lexington, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Rupp Arena.

Downtown Lexington
Amazing piece of art. Finally got to see it in person

Martin Luther King

If you're spending some time in Martin Luther King, Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center and Living Arts & Science Center are top sights worth seeing.

Martin Luther King
Summer sunset over barn and fence row along Kentucky's backroads

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 Mary Todd Lincoln House.

North Upper Street
4th of July festival

Northside District

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

Northside District
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Columbia Heights

When in Columbia Heights, you can plan a visit to Lexington Memorial Coliseum and Kroger Field, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Columbia Heights
Main building of bourbon distillery in Kentucky designed in a shape of a castle with old train tracks cut to make room for the entrance alley

Distillery District

While visiting Distillery District, you might make a stop by sights like Barrel House Distilling and James E. Pepper Distillery.

Distillery District

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