Southern Heights 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
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!
Mary Todd Lincoln House Self Guided Tour Ticket
Mary Todd Lincoln House Guided Tour Ticket
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Groups: Makers Mark OR Buffalo Trace OR Woodford or Others
Top hotels in Southern Heights
Hyatt Regency Lexington
Very clean
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
The Manchester
Rooms and premises are very quaint and cozy and clean. The hotel is located in a semi secluded industrial area with no walkable access to shops or restaurants. Very limited breakfast options on Monday mornings and only in room instant coffee available
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
GuestHouse Lexington
Clean room comfortable bed
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Quality Inn Lexington -Horse Park
This place was a good value compared to others closer to Lexington. Clean, safe, convenient.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg
Everything was very nice and clean. The Staff was great. We would defiantly stay at another La Quinta Inn & Suites.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream
The only thing better is to have sausage gravy
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southern Heights
Zandale
While there might not be top attractions in Zandale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky and The Mall At Lexington Green.
Picadome
While there might not be top attractions in Picadome, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kroger Field and Red Mile Racetrack.
Hollywood - Mt. Vernon
While Hollywood - Mt. Vernon isn't home to many top sights, Kroger Field and Singletary Center for the Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.
Chevy Chase
Though Chevy Chase may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ashland Henry Clay Estate and Kroger Field.
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.
Shriners
While there might not be top attractions in Shriners, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ashland Henry Clay Estate and Kroger Field.
