Columbia Heights Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Fayette Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Fayette Mall during your trip to Lexington. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene or seek out its horse riding.
The Kentucky Castle
Enjoy a trip to The Kentucky Castle and popular activities such as horse riding in Versailles. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Eastern Kentucky University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Eastern Kentucky University during your travels in Richmond. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Top hotels in Columbia Heights
The Manchester
Always a favorite!!!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Staybridge Suites Lexington S Medical Ctr Area by IHG
Greta Hotel, spacious and good breakfast!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg
Very clean and spacious, seemed recently remodeled, goodbreakfast
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Lexington
Room was clean and everyone was very nice and helpful! Only issue we had were the pillows, they were terrible!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Clean room nice bedding
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream
Yes. The room was spotless amd the staff is very friendly.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Columbia Heights
Hollywood - Mt. Vernon
While Hollywood - Mt. Vernon isn't home to many top sights, Kroger Field and Ashland Henry Clay Estate are some notable places to visit nearby.
Chevy Chase
Though Chevy Chase may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ashland Henry Clay Estate and Kroger Field.
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.
Downtown Lexington
While visiting Downtown Lexington, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Rupp Arena.
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.
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.
