Columbia Heights Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Columbia Heights
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington
Groups: Makers Mark OR Buffalo Trace OR Woodford or Others
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum
Our pick of the best Columbia Heights Hotel Deals
The Manchester
Great place to stay, eat and drink.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
For a new property I had hoped for a better built hotel. The walls are paper thin and we heard people in every room around us. Breakfast was subpar. The staff was good.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Lexington
Overall, it's good. The room is clean. The breakfast is delicious, but you have to order it yourself, which is relatively expensive.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Elwood Hotel & Suites
We loved our suite! So much room. 3 big screen tvs. Possibly a great watch party suite! Great breakfast. Great restaurant. Such a quaint atmosphere. We will definitely stay there again!
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
It was very clean. The staff at the desk, I can't remember the lady's name, was phenomenal. Was offered a room upgrade so I didn't have to use the pull out couch afterall. I appreciated that greatly. As for the rooms themselves, so spacious and well-equipped. Very convenient location with a lot of ...
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg
Kids enjoyed pool, nice and warm. Beds were comfortable, room was quiet. Fitness center has machines, free weights and standup rack which was really nice, just a little too warm in room. Breakfast was decent, had hot and cold foods.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Columbia Heights
Hollywood - Mt. Vernon
While Hollywood - Mt. Vernon isn't home to many top sights, Kroger Field and Ashland Henry Clay Estate are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Waveland.
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.
South Broadway Park
South Broadway Park might not have many top sights, but Red Mile Racetrack and Kroger Field are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
