Southern Heights Travel Guide
Lexington
Visit Southern Heights
Things to do

Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!

Seasonal Cooking and Entertaining with The Mischief Maker

Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour

Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Pappy & Co. and Rabbit Hole Bourbon Tour

Woodford Reserve, Castle & Key, and Stitzel Weller Bourbon Tour
Top hotels in Southern Heights

Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa
"The staff were amazing. The AC was not working well but they sent a technician up and provided a fan."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

The Manchester
"Loved everything about this hotel"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington
"Hotel not to bed if you stay for one night,it’s to dark"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream
"Property was beautiful and clean with friendly staff. Only downside was that the pool was closed."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG
"The hotel was 100% perfect. The only thing I didn't like is Expedia's booking when they had to get a change. It was very difficult. They said they were going to have to call twice just to make sure that it was going to go through, because the first time they said it was going to get changed but they ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Lexington - Hamburg by IHG
"Our room was very comfortable - including the bed & pillows - and I'm very picky about those. It was wonderful to have a frig, Keurig, and microwave available. (I would suggest bringing paper plates & utensils for anyone thinking they may heat/eat something in their room because those 2 items were ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Southern Heights

Downtown Lexington
While visiting Downtown Lexington, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Rupp Arena.

Liberty Area
If you're spending some time in Liberty Area, Hamburg Place and Hamburg Pavilon are top sights worth seeing.

Northside District
While visiting Northside District, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Explorium.

Georgetown
When in Georgetown, you can plan a visit to Mary Todd Lincoln House and Rupp Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.








