Downtown Lexington Travel Guide
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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.
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
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 Downtown Lexington
Hyatt Regency Lexington
Friendly staff! Great location
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Clean room nice bedding
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
21c Museum Hotel Lexington
Clean, comfortable room however, bathroom door was dirty where guests place hands to close it. Artwork in lobby was overly WOKE. Underlying message was not appreciated.
Reviewed on 22 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
Lexington Marriott City Center
Perfect
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lexington
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.
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.
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.
South Broadway Park
South Broadway Park might not have many top sights, but Red Mile Racetrack and Kroger Field are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
