Downtown Lexington Travel Guide
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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
"Great property, very nice hotel and great walking distance to several restaurants and bars."
Reviewed on 18 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
"Friendlyband professional staff. Beautiful corner room with great city view. Clean spaces. It was fun to see the art on display. Coffee by the nespresso machine is a great ammenity. Bed was comfy. Pillows are firm. I love the set up of the space with the small sofa, table and chair. Spacious and ..."
Reviewed on 17 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
"The room was very comfortable . I am disabled and there were ample parking spaces for me to easily leave my car and come into the hotel."
Reviewed on 18 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.






