Columbia Heights 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
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!
Groups: Makers Mark OR Buffalo Trace OR Woodford or Others
2-Hour Guided Walking Art and Appetizers Tour in Lexington
Top hotels in Columbia Heights
Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG
We had a very enjoyable stay. Exceptional facility and staff.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
The Manchester
We love staying at The Manchester. The desk employees are always welcoming. The valet staff is alway fantastic. We used the shuttle service for the first time this visit and it was great. Definitely the only place that we will stay in Lexington.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
Laundry was never change until day 4 of 5 day stay. Had to go to desk each day to ask for towels etc
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Elwood Hotel & Suites
Phone service to front desk or guest services would say “invalid Extension”. Had to go downstairs to get towels and ice and to find out about checkout. No signs in room about checkout. We were never told. Many dehumidifiers. Smelled slightly musty. It is a restaurant more than a hotel. The check ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
The Campbell House Lexington, Curio Collection by Hilton
The breakfast was fresh & good. Hotel was nice & clean. It was a bummer that there was no pool & not happy breakfast wasn’t included. Breakfast was too expensive.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa
Our a/c in our room didn’t work and the room was 77 degrees super hot. We called down to the front desk around 11pm when we got back from swimming and they said they’d send someone up. We waited 30-45 min and no one showed so had to call again and they apologized and said they’d try to get someone ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Columbia Heights
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.
Bell Court
When in Bell Court, you can plan a visit to Ashland Henry Clay Estate and Lexington Memorial Coliseum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Chevy Chase
Though Chevy Chase may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ashland Henry Clay Estate and Kroger Field.
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.
Downtown Lexington
While visiting Downtown Lexington, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Rupp Arena.
Martin Luther King
If you're spending some time in Martin Luther King, Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center and The Kentucky Theater are top sights worth seeing.
