Southern Heights Travel Guide
Lexington
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Southern Heights
Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG
Clean and quiet, great location near I75
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
The Manchester
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Our room was very comfortable and spacious. The bar near the lobby was exceptional, not only for ambiance, but also for the high end cocktails and service provided. We also enjoyed the roof top bar. We will come back on our next visit.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
Fast,efficient and reasonably priced-met all Our needs and our Boxer puppies! Excellent!
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Elwood Hotel & Suites
Large clean room
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa
Rooms a little outdated but everything else was excellent!
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
The Campbell House Lexington, Curio Collection by Hilton
The breakfast was fresh & good. Hotel was nice & clean. It was a bummer that there was no pool & not happy breakfast wasn’t included. Breakfast was too expensive.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southern Heights
Zandale
While there might not be top attractions in Zandale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky and The Mall At Lexington Green.
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.
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.
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.
Columbia Heights
When in Columbia Heights, you can plan a visit to Lexington Memorial Coliseum and Kroger Field, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
