Downtown Lexington Travel Guide
Lexington
Visit Downtown Lexington
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Thoroughbred Park
After visiting Thoroughbred Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lexington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Lexington Visitors Center
Lexington Visitors Center is just one of the places to see in Lexington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area or seek out the horse riding.
Mary Todd Lincoln House
You can learn about the history of Lexington with a trip to Mary Todd Lincoln House. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Things to do
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: Brewery and Distillery Campus Tour with Tastings
Top hotels in Downtown Lexington
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
"Just don’t go there… Staff is great Management is the problem."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Lexington
"The room was very clean and neat. My only issue was there was no closet in my room to hang up clothing during my three (3) day stay. Otherwise I had a pleasant stay."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
21c Museum Hotel Lexington
"Great location. Fun decor. Rooms small but bathroom big… everything clean."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Lexington Marriott City Center
"clean and modern, lovely staff. confusing amenities with the residence inn connected and offering breakfast."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"LOVE THE ROOMS AND LOCATION- GREAT TEAM TOO ♥️"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG
"Beautiful design lobby and rooms are very nice and clean. Breakfast area is awesome . Indoor pool is nice and clean. Want to go back just to stay there ."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Lexington
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 Bluegrass Distillers Downtown Lexington.
Georgetown
When in Georgetown, you can plan a visit to Bluegrass Distillers Downtown Lexington and Rupp Arena, 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.
Distillery District
While visiting Distillery District, you might make a stop by sights like Barrel House Distilling and James E. Pepper Distillery.
