Northside District Travel Guide
Lexington
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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.
Transylvania University
Explore the campus of Transylvania University during your travels in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
West Sixth Brewing
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at West Sixth Brewing during your travels in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Bluegrass Distillers Downtown Lexington
You can take time to visit Bluegrass Distillers Downtown Lexington during your travels to Lexington.
Hunt-Morgan House
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Hunt-Morgan House during your trip to Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Explorium
Enjoy a trip to Explorium and popular activities such as horse riding in Lexington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly 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
Lexington: Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Walking Tour
Top hotels in Northside District
The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Good location, big room, nice.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
Was in town for a college visit and this was the perfect spot for an overnight stay. Clean property, friendly staff, and comfortable room. It was a quick trip for us but would definitely go back for a longer stay.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The Manchester
Amazing stay!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG
We arrived at this hotel on April 11th and were told upon arrival that they had no hot water and it would not be fixed by morning. We had booked through Hotel’s.com. We could not stay because of the water situation. We have been charged for the room and need to be reimbursed as soon as possible. ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Quality Inn Lexington -Horse Park
Location was great just 4 miles from the Kentucky horse park parking was easy. Staff could’ve been friendlier and more accessible and the rooms… some things were broken damaged dirty stained not impressed with the cleanliness.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hotel LEX, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Would stay at this hotel again. It was nice and great areas for the kids and adults to enjoy. The rooms were clean but very dark. We were only there for 2 nights but when house keeping came in they did not make our beds or empty the garbages just replaced towels and toilet paper, thought that was ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northside District
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.
Downtown Lexington
While visiting Downtown Lexington, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Rupp Arena.
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.
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.
Distillery District
While visiting Distillery District, you might make a stop by sights like Barrel House Distilling and James E. Pepper Distillery.
