Southern Heights Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Fayette Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Fayette Mall during your trip to Lexington. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene or seek out its horse riding.
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.
Eastern Kentucky University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Eastern Kentucky University during your travels in Richmond. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Activities
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour
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
Our pick of the best Southern Heights Hotel Deals
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Room was okay, however room service was non existent when we checked in. We needed to eat before our show and you say you provide that service no body answering the phone no message called front desk said they are busy so tried again a bit later ended up having to door dash which I did not want to ...
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
GuestHouse Lexington
A quiet clean place as always
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
The Manchester
Beautifully appointed boutique hotel.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
GLō Best Western Lexington
Room was clean, staff was very helpful, easy parking, decent breakfast
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington
Great stay
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG
Nice place
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Southern Heights
Zandale
While there might not be top attractions in Zandale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky and The Mall At Lexington Green.
Picadome
While there might not be top attractions in Picadome, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kroger Field and Red Mile Racetrack.
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 Kroger Field.
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.
Shriners
While there might not be top attractions in Shriners, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ashland Henry Clay Estate and Kroger Field.
