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!
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Groups: Makers Mark OR Buffalo Trace OR Woodford or Others
Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington
Top hotels in Southern Heights
The Manchester
If you want a hotel, the thought out all of the little things from the way you are greeted to the room to the design of each room and so much more. This is the place… This was worth every single dime.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Staybridge Suites Lexington S Medical Ctr Area by IHG
Greta Hotel, spacious and good breakfast!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg
Very clean and spacious, seemed recently remodeled, goodbreakfast
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Lexington
Clean room friendly staff
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Clean room nice bedding
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream
Hotel under massive construction. Room was very good, but bar and facilities were limited. Would have been good to know before the stay.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
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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.
Deerfield
While Deerfield isn't home to many top sights, The Mall At Lexington Green and Fayette Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Ashland Henry Clay Estate are some notable places to visit nearby.
Open Gates
When in Open Gates, you can plan a visit to The Mall At Lexington Green and Fayette Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
