Northside District Travel Guide
Lexington
Visit Northside District
Popular places to visit
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.
Transylvania University
Explore the campus of Transylvania University during your travels in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
West Sixth Brewing
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at West Sixth Brewing during your travels in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Explorium
Enjoy a trip to Explorium and popular activities such as horse riding in Lexington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Bluegrass Distillers Downtown Lexington
You can take time to visit Bluegrass Distillers Downtown Lexington during your travels to Lexington.
Red Barn Radio
You can enjoy a show at Red Barn Radio during your trip to Lexington. 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
2-Hour Guided Walking Art and Appetizers Tour in Lexington
Lexington: Brewery and Distillery Campus Tour with Tastings
Top hotels in Northside District
The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
What a breath of fresh air. Lovely facility, clean and awesome bar area and staff very friendly. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG
Pillows were very long and hard, and no cups in room to use. Otherwise great room and clean.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
The Manchester
We were upgraded to a corner double queen suite. The staff is always wonderful. Very convenient walk to Manchester Music Hall next door.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Elwood Hotel & Suites
Nice stay- highly recommend
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa
The hotel was very clean and relaxing.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
Room was clean and well maintained. The pool was clean and well kept too.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northside District
North Upper Street
Though North Upper Street may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lexington Opera House and Mary Todd Lincoln House.
West Suburb
While visiting West Suburb, you might make a stop by sights like Mary Todd Lincoln House and Explorium.
Martin Luther King
If you're spending some time in Martin Luther King, Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center and Downtown Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Lexington
While visiting Downtown Lexington, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Rupp Arena.
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.
Georgetown
When in Georgetown, you can plan a visit to West Sixth Brewing and Mary Todd Lincoln House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
