Columbia Heights Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park is a popular place to visit in Lexington and nearby activities include 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum
Our pick of the best Columbia Heights Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG
"Wonderful room and service. A great value. We will be back."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg
"The property was clean and the people were friendly, but one of the reasons we chose this place was because they offered cribs and we're traveling with twin babies. It turns out, they actually have just one pack-and-play (they had two, but one is broken). We had to figure out how to make our own ..."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
"Room was clean. AC ran all night, did not put out cold air after being out in the heat all day that was no good. Check out was at noon, housekeeping was kicking on the door at 10:00 as if we were being rushed out. Stayed in a while longer and housekeeping just kept making racket. Ended up checking ..."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
The Manchester
"The Manchester was a lovely place to stay. It was very well decorated clean, and the staff was very accommodating."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington
"Joseph at the front desk was amazing. He went above a beyond for my daughter and her friends. They came in last minute from another hotel that was horrible. Joseph made them feel safe and grateful. Forever a Double tree Hilton fans and customers. Thank you for taking care one of my family."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa
"The check in was chaotic and the check-in person wasn’t friendly or welcoming. She was blunt and to the point. There was no one to greet us or welcome us into the hotel or guide us or ask us if we needed anything. I had to keep asking questions. I had to ask a staff twice if they would bring cups ..."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Columbia Heights
Downtown Lexington
While visiting Downtown Lexington, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Rupp Arena.
Liberty Area
If you're spending some time in Liberty Area, Hamburg Place and Hamburg Pavilon are top sights worth seeing.
Northside District
While visiting Northside District, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and West Sixth Brewing.
Georgetown
When in Georgetown, you can plan a visit to Rupp Arena and Lexington Opera House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
