Downtown Lexington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Lexington
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.
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.
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.
Kentucky Horse Park
Explore Kentucky Horse Park, a favourite green space in Lexington, and also enjoy the area's horse riding. 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.
Activities
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington
3 Hour Walking Food & Haunted History Tour in Lexington
Lexington: Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Lexington Hotel Deals
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025
Hyatt Regency Lexington
Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025
21c Museum Hotel Lexington
Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Lexington City Center
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Lexington Marriott City Center
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 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 The Kentucky Theater 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.
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 Mary Todd Lincoln House.
Northside District
While visiting Northside District, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Hunt-Morgan House.
Distillery District
While visiting Distillery District, you might make a stop by sights like Barrel House Distilling and James E. Pepper Distillery.
Hollywood - Mt. Vernon
While Hollywood - Mt. Vernon isn't home to many top sights, Kroger Field and The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky are some notable places to visit nearby.