Columbia Heights Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Columbia Heights
Popular places to visit
University of Kentucky
Explore the campus of University of Kentucky, a top university 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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!
Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum
Our pick of the best Columbia Heights Hotel Deals
The Manchester
Room was tiny..like shoebox tiny
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Yes everything was good!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Lexington
I loved the convenience of going to the event and not having to drive after. Location is great, however the rooms were not real clean. For this to be a Hyatt it needs some heavy cleaning. There was no blanket on the beds just a couple sheets.The refrigerator in the room wasn't cold at all. Staff ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Elwood Hotel & Suites
Room was very clean and spacious
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
Everything. This hotel is a gem!!!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg
Clean room, lady at the front desk was kind and welcoming at 9:30 pm. The pool was warm, no need for a hot tub. Our stay was great after a long drive.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Columbia Heights
Hollywood - Mt. Vernon
While Hollywood - Mt. Vernon isn't home to many top sights, Kroger Field and Lexington Memorial Coliseum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Montclair
While there might not be top attractions in Montclair, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kroger Field and The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky.
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 Boone Tennis Stadium.
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.
Downtown Lexington
While visiting Downtown Lexington, you might make a stop by sights 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 The Kentucky Theater are top sights worth seeing.
