Distillery District Travel Guide
Lexington
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Keeneland Racing Course
Enjoy a trip to Keeneland Racing Course and popular activities such as horse riding in Lexington. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Buffalo Trace Distillery
You can take time to visit Buffalo Trace Distillery during your travels to Frankfort. You can seek out the hiking trails while 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.
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.
Things to do
Lexington: Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour and Scenic Bluegrass
From Lexington: Kentucky Horse Farms Tour
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
Top hotels in Distillery District
The Manchester
Awesome
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG
Clean property, professional staff and standard breakfast experience.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
Room was clean seemed well taken care of.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Elwood Hotel & Suites
This place was AMAZING from start to finish. We loved the size of the room and the way it was appointed. They paid attention to detail when designing this boutique yet comfy styled hotel. The bar and restaurant were excellent. The bed was very comfortable, and the entire room including the bathroom ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
The Campbell House Lexington, Curio Collection by Hilton
I didn’t eat there
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa
This is our first choice to stay every time we visit our daughter who attends UK! We love the accommodations.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Distillery District
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.
Downtown Lexington
While visiting Downtown Lexington, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Rupp Arena.
Georgetown
When in Georgetown, you can plan a visit to West Sixth Brewing and Rupp Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Northside District
While visiting Northside District, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and West Sixth Brewing.
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.
