Martin Luther King 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!
Groups: Makers Mark OR Buffalo Trace OR Woodford or Others
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum
Top hotels in Martin Luther King
The Manchester
Clean rooms, friendly staff, and good restaurants. I especially like the music selections played through the hotel.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington
All of the above
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Lexington
Nice hotel but looks outdated.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Elwood Hotel & Suites
Staff was very nice. The room was spacious, clean and the bed was comfortable. The live plants in the room were a nice touch. They’re also dog friendly which was great! The restaurant/bar area downstairs was lovely and fun to hang out at. There was also live music on Saturday evening. We ate breakfast ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
21c Museum Hotel Lexington
I always enjoy 21c one of my favorites. Staff was great
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg
clean room, nice pool, Good breakfast
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Martin Luther King
Downtown Lexington
While visiting Downtown Lexington, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Rupp Arena.
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.
Northside District
While visiting Northside District, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and West Sixth Brewing.
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.
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.
Kenwick
While there might not be top attractions in Kenwick, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ashland Henry Clay Estate and Lexington Memorial Coliseum.
