Downtown Lexington Travel Guide
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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.
Thoroughbred Park
After visiting Thoroughbred Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lexington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Lexington Visitors Center
Lexington Visitors Center is just one of the places to see in Lexington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area or seek out the horse riding.
Victorian Square Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Victorian Square Mall during your visit 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.
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.
Things to do
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
2-Hour Guided Walking Art and Appetizers Tour in Lexington
Top hotels in Downtown Lexington
Hyatt Regency Lexington
We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone!
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Great atmosphere and room was clean and comfy beds
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Cute hotel and welcoming staff
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Lexington City Center
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Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
The Manchester
The staff was phenomenal, my bride and I wanted for nothing.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
GuestHouse Lexington
a clean hotel and everything’s around, i would stay here again!
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lexington
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.
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.
West Suburb
While visiting West Suburb, you might make a stop by sights like Mary Todd Lincoln House and Explorium.
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.
Northside District
While visiting Northside District, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Bluegrass Distillers Downtown Lexington.
Distillery District
While visiting Distillery District, you might make a stop by sights like Barrel House Distilling and James E. Pepper Distillery.
