Distillery District Travel Guide
Lexington
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington
Seasonal Cooking and Entertaining with The Mischief Maker
Top hotels in Distillery District
The Manchester
The hotel is absolutely remarkable. The style the feel the food was all great. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure you have an amazing experience. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG
We had a very nice stay. Our room was very clean and we had a great breakfast.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
Room was clean, pool was nice and cool, staff was great
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
The Campbell House Lexington, Curio Collection by Hilton
They charge $3 for a bottle of water in the room. No small frig either. Bathroom shower very slow draining. Probably won’t stay here again. Rooms are still dark like I remember from years ago.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Elwood Hotel & Suites
Very clean room .. free parking
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa
Exceptional staff from valet to front desk to bartenders. Rooms were wonderful. Definitely stay again
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
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 West Sixth Brewing and Rupp Arena, 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 The Kentucky Theater are top sights worth seeing.
