Downtown Lexington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Lexington
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Mary Todd Lincoln House
You can learn about the history of Lexington with a trip to Mary Todd Lincoln House. 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.
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.
Activities
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington
2-Hour Guided Walking Art and Appetizers Tour in Lexington
Lexington: Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Lexington Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Lexington
Perfect location, very clean
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
21c Museum Hotel Lexington
This hotel was great! The location is right in the center of the downtown area. They also use phenomenal products in their showers. The body wash, shampoo and conditioner was some of the best I have ever used in a hotel. The valet service was great as well as the front desk staff! 10/10 would recommend ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Toilet barely flushe and the room was very dark!!!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Lexington Marriott City Center
Hotel was very clean and within walking distance of some very good restaurants.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Comfortable bed, great staff.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Lexington City Center
To much street noise from the outside, motor bikes racing up and down the streets outside the hotel.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lexington
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.
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.
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 Rupp Arena.
Northside District
While visiting Northside District, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and West Sixth Brewing.
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.
Distillery District
While visiting Distillery District, you might make a stop by sights like Barrel House Distilling and James E. Pepper Distillery.
