Distillery District Travel Guide
Lexington
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Popular places to visit
Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park is a popular place to visit in Lexington and nearby activities include horse riding. 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.
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.
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.
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.
The Kentucky Castle
Enjoy a trip to The Kentucky Castle and popular activities such as horse riding in Versailles. 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
Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour
Seasonal Cooking and Entertaining with The Mischief Maker
Top hotels in Distillery District
The Manchester
"Rooms a little short on clothes storage."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg
"Our room was OK. When we got there, there was nobody at the front desk. We probably waited maybe seven or eight minutes before somebody even came. She said that she was doing several jobs because she was the only one there. We were on the third floor and the icemaker didn’t work."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
"Great hotel with good amenities and near everywhere you want to be."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG
"Breakfast staff was very helpful"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel LEX, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"No one was at the desk to check in for a long time. Had to wait for an extended amount of time. Very scarce breakfast especially for the cost of the room."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Days Inn Lexington SE/Hamburg
"Room was clean everyone was polite and helpful!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Distillery District
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.
Georgetown
When in Georgetown, you can plan a visit to Bluegrass Distillers Downtown Lexington and West Sixth Brewing, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Northside District
While visiting Northside District, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and West Sixth Brewing.
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.
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.
