Open Gates Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park is a popular place to visit in Lexington and nearby activities include horse riding. 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.
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.
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.
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.
The Kentucky Castle
Enjoy a trip to The Kentucky Castle and popular activities such as horse riding in Versailles. 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
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Our pick of the best Open Gates Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG
"Wonderful room and service. A great value. We will be back."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg
"The property was clean and the people were friendly, but one of the reasons we chose this place was because they offered cribs and we're traveling with twin babies. It turns out, they actually have just one pack-and-play (they had two, but one is broken). We had to figure out how to make our own ..."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
"Air conditioning in room did not work very well was hot every night"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
The Manchester
"Super friendly staff. Our room is clean and comfortable. They are really pet friendly too. We all had a great stay."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington
"Family atayed at this hotel for Railbird festival. Very cute hotel and was a 10 minute Lyft ride to the festival. Rooms were clean and very comfortable beds. Bar area is open and lots of sitting areas."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa
"Clean and incredible pool"
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Open Gates
Downtown Lexington
While visiting Downtown Lexington, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Rupp Arena.
Liberty Area
If you're spending some time in Liberty Area, Hamburg Place and Hamburg Pavilon are top sights worth seeing.
Northside District
While visiting Northside District, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and West Sixth Brewing.
Georgetown
When in Georgetown, you can plan a visit to Rupp Arena and Lexington Opera House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
