Downtown Lexington
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington
Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour
2-Hour Guided Walking Art and Appetizers Tour in Lexington
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!
Top hotels in Downtown Lexington
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Didnt eat breakfast. Staff at BBM were awesome. Rooms temp was not able to be managed…warm.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Lexington
Repeat stay. Always love this hotel.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
21c Museum Hotel Lexington
Very courteous and helpful staff
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Absolutely wonderful! You have to stay in this historic building. Gorgeous rooms.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Lexington City Center
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Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
Needs protein added to the breakfast bar. Most hotels are serving eggs and bacon even as a free continental breakfast. I expect that from a Hilton hotel.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lexington
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.
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.
West Suburb
While visiting West Suburb, you might make a stop by sights like Mary Todd Lincoln House and Explorium.
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 Bluegrass Distillers Downtown Lexington.
Distillery District
While visiting Distillery District, you might make a stop by sights like Barrel House Distilling and James E. Pepper Distillery.
