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.
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.
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
Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington
Lexington: Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Walking Tour
B&C horseback riding, Keeneland or Churchill Down Racetrack.
Our pick of the best Northside District Hotel Deals
The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
What a breath of fresh air. Lovely facility, clean and awesome bar area and staff very friendly. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG
The person above us making loud noise all night long l! Could not sleep
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
The Manchester
We were upgraded to a corner double queen suite. The staff is always wonderful. Very convenient walk to Manchester Music Hall next door.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Elwood Hotel & Suites
Bathroom was very small. Beds were nice
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
The Campbell House Lexington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Beautiful hotel in a great location. Loved our stay here the room was really spacious and the decor was beautiful.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa
The hotel was very clean and relaxing.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 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 Mary Todd Lincoln House.
West Suburb
While visiting West Suburb, you might make a stop by sights like Mary Todd Lincoln House and Explorium.
Martin Luther King
If you're spending some time in Martin Luther King, Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center and Downtown Arts Center 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 West Sixth Brewing and Mary Todd Lincoln House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
