Downtown Lexington
Lexington
Visit Downtown Lexington
Popular places to visit
Lexington Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at 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 horseback riding. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Lexington Opera House
You can enjoy a show 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 theater scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Mary Todd Lincoln House
You can learn about the history of Lexington when you stop by Mary Todd Lincoln House. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the 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 theater scene in this family-friendly area, or seek out the horseback riding.
Things to do
Lexington: Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour and Scenic Bluegrass
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington
Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Lexington
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
"Good"
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
21c Museum Hotel Lexington
"The hand soap and body wash in my bathroom were empty. There were two large stains on the carpets. The floors in the hallway were rather dirty and need replaced. The ceiling tiles in the hallway were gone. The exposed area was radiating a lot of heat and made the hallway rather hot. The restaurant ..."
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
Hyatt Regency Lexington
"Very nice, staff where wonderful rooms were clean and comfortable"
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
Lexington Marriott City Center
"Awesome City Center hotel. Close to Rupp Arena and top restaurants. Mariott Bonvoy amenities, snacks and breakfast was also top knotch"
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"LOVE THE ROOMS AND LOCATION- GREAT TEAM TOO ♥️"
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG
"Bathroom sink was dirty and clearly not cleaned before we got there. Long blonde hair all over the sink. Shower was okay, just seemed a little dirty and not cleaned overall. Front staff was incredibly nice."
Reviewed on Jun 9, 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
If you're spending some time in Northside District, Lexington Opera House and West Sixth Brewing are top sights worth seeing.
Georgetown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Georgetown and surrounding area, you can visit Rupp Arena and Lexington Opera House.
Historic South Hill
While Historic South Hill might 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
If you're spending some time in Distillery District, Barrel House Distilling and James E. Pepper Distillery are top sights worth seeing.
