Southern Heights Travel Guide
Lexington
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Southern Heights
Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa
"AC wouldn’t keep room cool. Front desk staff wasn’t always available or terribly helpful. Room fridge didn’t keep things cool & no microwave in room. Bathroom fixtures were in moderately poor repair. Great location & the room service food available was outstanding, however."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Manchester
"Front desk & valet service (Omar) were very friendly, great location, we loved riding the complimentary bikes!"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Quality Inn Lexington -Horse Park
"I enjoyed my stay and would have stayed Monday and Tuesday if the rates hadn’t gone up"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream
"This hotel was so nice. It looks great when you walk inside and see the fountain. Rooms were very spacious and clean. The breakfast was very good. Staff was very nice. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG
"The pool was nice, the staff was friendly, the breakfast was great"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg
"I love staying at this hotel every time we go up to Ohio. We always stay here on the way up and then on the way back from our vacation. Rates are always great. I love that You can have two dogs and Pets stay free. That is a big, huge, huge bonus. The beds are amazing friendly staff good breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Southern Heights
Downtown Lexington
While visiting Downtown Lexington, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Rupp Arena.
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 West Sixth Brewing.
Georgetown
When in Georgetown, you can plan a visit to Rupp Arena and Lexington Opera House, 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.
