Skycrest Travel Guide
Lexington
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Lexington: Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour and Scenic Bluegrass
From Lexington: Kentucky Horse Farms Tour
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
Buffalo Trace,Four Roses,Woodford,Bulleit Frontier/Stitzel, Castle&Key or Jeptha
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour
Top hotels in Skycrest
The Manchester
Amazing stay!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG
Since it’s changed ownership, I’m really disappointed that they do not offer coffee in the rooms anymore in the breakfast was just not as good as it had been last year under a different ownership, they said that the reason they weren’t offering coffee the rooms was because of the environment, however, ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel LEX, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Room was very clean. Had dinner in bar and staff was excellent and food was fresh and prepared as ordered. Free breakfast needs a little more variety.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington
I can’t say nothing bad about it. Everything was perfect to me.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
Was in town for a college visit and this was the perfect spot for an overnight stay. Clean property, friendly staff, and comfortable room. It was a quick trip for us but would definitely go back for a longer stay.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Elwood Hotel & Suites
I just love staying at this hotel. It’s so unique in its style and overall atmosphere. I finally enjoyed the bar and restaurant this trip. The bartender was so nice and made a great cocktail! I tried the fried green tomato sliders… OMG! Outstanding. Also, it’s nice it’s so close to University of ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Skycrest
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.
Garden Springs
Though Garden Springs may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Red Mile Racetrack 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.
Beaumont Residential
While Beaumont Residential isn't home to many top sights, Kentucky Aviation Museum and Keeneland Racing Course are some notable places to visit nearby.
Distillery District
While visiting Distillery District, you might make a stop by sights like Barrel House Distilling and James E. Pepper Distillery.
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.
