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.
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.
Lexington Ballet Company
You can enjoy a show at Lexington Ballet Company on your trip to Lexington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly 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.
Things to do

Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour

Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour

Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington

Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

2-Hour Guided Walking Art and Appetizers Tour in Lexington
Top hotels in Northside District

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

Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Helpful staff, clean room and beautiful hotel overall. The only thing is our room was extremely hot even though we had the thermostat at 60. We told the front desk when we were checking out and they apologized.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Motel 6 Lexington, KY - Airport
Welcoming
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG
The suite we stayed in was very well appointed. The water was hot (perfect). The lobby was decorated for the holidays. Everything was very clean. It was very affordable. Look forward to staying again.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

The Manchester
Such a wonderful hotel and love the lobby for drinks and bar food
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Hyatt Regency Lexington
Repeat stay. Always love this hotel.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
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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.

West Suburb
While visiting West Suburb, you might make a stop by sights like Mary Todd Lincoln House and Explorium.

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.

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 Barrel House Distilling and James E. Pepper Distillery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.






