Distillery District 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.
Fayette Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Fayette Mall during your trip to Lexington. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene or seek out its horse riding.
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.
Eastern Kentucky University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Eastern Kentucky University during your travels in Richmond. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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
2-Hour Guided Walking Art and Appetizers Tour in Lexington
Top hotels in Distillery District
The Manchester
If you want a hotel, the thought out all of the little things from the way you are greeted to the room to the design of each room and so much more. This is the place… This was worth every single dime.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Staybridge Suites Lexington S Medical Ctr Area by IHG
Greta Hotel, spacious and good breakfast!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg
Very clean and spacious, seemed recently remodeled, goodbreakfast
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Lexington
Clean room friendly staff
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Clean room nice bedding
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream
Hotel under massive construction. Room was very good, but bar and facilities were limited. Would have been good to know before the stay.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 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 Barrel House Distilling, 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 Bluegrass Distillers Downtown Lexington.
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.
