Southern Heights Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Kentucky Horse Park

Kentucky Horse Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Kentucky Horse Park and enjoy the horse riding in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Kentucky Horse Park
University of Kentucky

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.

University of Kentucky
The Kentucky Castle

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.

The Kentucky Castle
Fayette Mall

Fayette Mall

2.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Fayette Mall
Eastern Kentucky University

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.

Eastern Kentucky University
Lexington Opera House

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.

Lexington Opera House

Activities

Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum: Group limit 15

Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!

NZ$17
per adult
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!
Self Guided Driving Tour to Four Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries

Self Guided Driving Tour to Four Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries

NZ$53
per traveller
Self Guided Driving Tour to Four Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries
Full Day Bourbon Experience

Full Day Bourbon Experience

NZ$429
per adult
Full Day Bourbon Experience
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour

Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour

NZ$169
per adult
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Lexington: Ashland Henry Clay Estate Ticket with Guided Tour

Lexington: Ashland Henry Clay Estate Ticket with Guided Tour

NZ$43
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lexington: Ashland Henry Clay Estate Ticket with Guided Tour
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

NZ$84
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
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Our pick of the best Southern Heights Hotel Deals

GLō Best Western Lexington
GLō Best Western Lexington
3 out of 5
1935 Stanton Way, Lexington, KY
The price is NZ$182 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,241 reviews)
"comfotable beds. roomy bathroom, pleasant shower. quiet place.. Only problem was they only swerved ham for breakfast meat. I prefer sausge. Everything else was fine."

Reviewed on 22 Dec. 2024

GLō Best Western Lexington
Quality Inn Lexington -Horse Park
Quality Inn Lexington -Horse Park
2.5 out of 5
1938 Stanton Way, Bldg A, Lexington, KY
The price is NZ$124 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
NZ$124
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2025
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,358 reviews)
"Every thing was good"

Reviewed on 21 Dec. 2024

Quality Inn Lexington -Horse Park
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
3.5 out of 5
369 West Vine Street, Lexington, KY
The price is NZ$260 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent service and walkable"

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

Hilton Lexington/Downtown
GuestHouse Lexington
GuestHouse Lexington
2.5 out of 5
2261 Elkhorn Road, Lexington, KY
The price is NZ$138 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,089 reviews)
"The staff was friendly. The breakfast consisted of blueberry muffins ,cereal , bagels, toast and juice and coffee. It wasn’t a lot but it was enough to get the day started. The room was clean and we had several restaurants in walking distance. Don’t know what else you could ask for."

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2024

GuestHouse Lexington
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington Green
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington Green
3.5 out of 5
245 Lexington Green Circle, Lexington, KY
The price is NZ$225 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2025
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"This is always my favorite place to stay when I come to town and everyone has always been so welcoming until this stay. The guy at the check in counter was acting like we were an inconvenience and didn’t want to answer any questions. Every time I would ask him anything he would let it go through ..."

Reviewed on 4 Dec. 2024

Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington Green
Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa
Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa
4.5 out of 5
1800 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY
The price is NZ$219 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
NZ$219
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Lexington. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (340 reviews)
"Beautiful place so inviting staff was pleasant and accommodating. Will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on 17 Dec. 2024

Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Southern Heights

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Zandale

While there might not be top attractions in Zandale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Mall At Lexington Green and Kroger Field.

Zandale
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Montclair

While there might not be top attractions in Montclair, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kroger Field and Downtown Arts Center.

Montclair
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Picadome

While there might not be top attractions in Picadome, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kroger Field and The Red Mile Racetrack.

Picadome
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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.

Hollywood - Mt. Vernon
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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.

Chevy Chase
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South Broadway Park

South Broadway Park might not have many top sights, but The Red Mile Racetrack and Kroger Field are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

South Broadway Park

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