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.
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
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington
Distillery District Food, Drink, and History Tour
Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour
2-Hour Guided Walking Art and Appetizers Tour in Lexington
Our pick of the best Downtown Lexington Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Lexington
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Lexington City Center
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025
Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
GuestHouse Lexington
Reviewed on 27 Sept 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.
Columbia Heights
When in Columbia Heights, you can plan a visit to Lexington Memorial Coliseum and Kroger Field, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
