Northside District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northside District
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.
Transylvania University
Explore the campus of Transylvania University during your travels in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
West Sixth Brewing
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at West Sixth Brewing during your travels in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Bluegrass Distillers Downtown Lexington
You can take time to visit Bluegrass Distillers Downtown Lexington during your travels to Lexington.
Hunt-Morgan House
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Hunt-Morgan House during your trip to Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Explorium
Enjoy a trip to Explorium and popular activities such as horse riding in Lexington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Activities
From Lexington: Kentucky Horse Farms Tour
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
Our pick of the best Northside District Hotel Deals
The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Front desk staff were friendly, helpful and professional. Parking was great. Room was small but nicely appointed, good bed and clean.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Manchester
Amazing stay!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG
Since it’s changed ownership, I’m really disappointed that they do not offer coffee in the rooms anymore in the breakfast was just not as good as it had been last year under a different ownership, they said that the reason they weren’t offering coffee the rooms was because of the environment, however, ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel LEX, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
It’s far off from other restaurants other than that it’s got everything you need pretty much there inside the hotel.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington
I can’t say nothing bad about it. Everything was perfect to me.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
Was in town for a college visit and this was the perfect spot for an overnight stay. Clean property, friendly staff, and comfortable room. It was a quick trip for us but would definitely go back for a longer stay.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northside District
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.
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.
Downtown Lexington
While visiting Downtown Lexington, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Rupp Arena.
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.
Georgetown
When in Georgetown, you can plan a visit to Bluegrass Distillers Downtown Lexington and West Sixth Brewing, 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.
