Waterford Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Kentucky Horse Park

Kentucky Horse Park

Explore Kentucky Horse Park, a favourite green space in Lexington, and also enjoy the area's horse riding. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Kentucky Horse Park
University of Kentucky

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.

University of Kentucky
Fayette Mall

Fayette Mall

2.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Fayette Mall
Eastern Kentucky University

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.

Eastern Kentucky University
The Kentucky Castle

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.

The Kentucky Castle
Fort Boonesborough State Park

Fort Boonesborough State Park

Find out about the history of Richmond with a stop at Fort Boonesborough State Park. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Fort Boonesborough State Park

Activities

Self Guided Driving Tour to Four Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries

Self Guided Driving Tour to Four Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries

AU$46
per traveller
Self Guided Driving Tour to Four Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries
From Lexington: Kentucky Horse Farms Tour

From Lexington: Kentucky Horse Farms Tour

AU$76
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Lexington: Kentucky Horse Farms Tour
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour

Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour

AU$153
per adult
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
All Day Exclusive Bourbon Tour

All Day Exclusive Bourbon Tour

AU$1,869
per adult
All Day Exclusive Bourbon Tour
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

AU$76
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
Lexington: Ashland Henry Clay Estate Ticket with Guided Tour

Lexington: Ashland Henry Clay Estate Ticket with Guided Tour

AU$39
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lexington: Ashland Henry Clay Estate Ticket with Guided Tour
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Our pick of the best Waterford Hotel Deals

Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
2.5 out of 5
2381 Buena Vista Rd, Lexington, KY
The price is AU$118 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$118
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (52 reviews)
Great stay, will be back again
"Nice property, and well cared for. The breakfast offerings may have included a better fruit selection before I came down. That would be the only improvement I would suggest."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
Quality Inn Lexington -Horse Park
Quality Inn Lexington -Horse Park
2.5 out of 5
1938 Stanton Way, Bldg A, Lexington, KY
The price is AU$122 per night from 16 July to 17 July
AU$122
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,635 reviews)
"This has been are favorite stop for several years. Friendly, clean, easy on off highway."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Quality Inn Lexington -Horse Park
Elwood Hotel & Suites
Elwood Hotel & Suites
4 out of 5
444 Parkway Drive, Lexington, KY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$192 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$192
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"A great value for the price! Definitely not your average generic chain hotel. Lobby and patio are very clean and unique. Wished we had time for a drink on the patio. Rooms very big, clean and comfortable. We will definitely stay again. Less than 10 mins from UK so convenient for parents."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Elwood Hotel & Suites
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
3.5 out of 5
369 West Vine Street, Lexington, KY
The price is AU$268 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$268
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lexington North
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lexington North
3 out of 5
2100 Hackney Pl, Lexington, KY
The price is AU$134 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$134
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Check in was easy. Construction on main level made things a bit uneasy. Elevators need maintenance. So scary. Nice quiet and safe are. Not a lot of food options. Just McDonald's and a cracker barrel which was below standards. Parking on 2 nights was a nightmare. A lot of horse trailers taking up ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lexington North
GuestHouse Lexington
GuestHouse Lexington
2.5 out of 5
2261 Elkhorn Road, Lexington, KY
The price is AU$121 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$121
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,249 reviews)
"I would recommend to stay here. The place was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. Next time in Lexington we will be staying here."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

GuestHouse Lexington
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Other neighbourhoods around Waterford

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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.

Zandale
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Open Gates

When in Open Gates, you can plan a visit to The Mall At Lexington Green and Fayette Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Open Gates
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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 Waveland.

Chevy Chase
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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 The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky.

Shriners
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Picadome

While there might not be top attractions in Picadome, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kroger Field and The Red Mile Racetrack.

Picadome
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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.

Hollywood - Mt. Vernon

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