Distillery District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


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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.

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.

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.

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.
Activities

Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour

Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington

Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour

2-Hour Guided Walking Art and Appetizers Tour in Lexington

Distillery District Food, Drink, and History Tour
Our pick of the best Distillery District Hotel Deals

The Manchester
The Manchester was a great experience. Its location is ideal. Unfortunately my stay was brief, checked in late and slept until right before checkout. I can only speak to the comfort of the rooms, which was excellent, and the courteousness of staff, also excellent. The atmosphere and ambiance are ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington
Very cool hotel, good amenities, clean, spacious good price really enjoyed it
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Hyatt Regency Lexington
Room was great! Staff was awesome. Being able to go into Rupp without going outside, the best.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Elwood Hotel & Suites
Wonderful Stay! Room was clean. Staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

21c Museum Hotel Lexington
I always enjoy 21c one of my favorites. Staff was great
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg
Yes everything was great
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Distillery District

West Suburb
While visiting West Suburb, you might make a stop by sights like Mary Todd Lincoln House and Explorium.

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.

Georgetown
When in Georgetown, you can plan a visit to West Sixth Brewing and Mary Todd Lincoln House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Northside District
While visiting Northside District, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and West Sixth Brewing.

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.

