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.
Bluegrass Distillers Downtown Lexington
You can take time to visit Bluegrass Distillers Downtown Lexington during your travels to Lexington.
West Sixth Brewing
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at West Sixth Brewing 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.
Red Barn Radio
You can enjoy a show at Red Barn Radio 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
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington
Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour
Seasonal Cooking and Entertaining with The Mischief Maker
Top hotels in Northside District
The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Really nice stay. Staff was very nice and helpful. Highly recommend"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG
"Breakfast staff was very helpful"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg
"New rooms"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
The Manchester
"One of the nicest hotels we’ve stayed in."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa
"The room was clean upon arrival and between days, fresh towels were provided along with a bed refresh. However, the mattress was not very comfortable. We had two queens and both were rather hard."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel LEX, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"No one was at the desk to check in for a long time. Had to wait for an extended amount of time. Very scarce breakfast especially for the cost of the room."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
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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.
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 Rupp Arena and Lexington Opera House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Distillery District
While visiting Distillery District, you might make a stop by sights like Barrel House Distilling and James E. Pepper Distillery.
