Southern Heights, KY
Lexington
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Popular places to visit
Kentucky Horse Park
Enjoy a trip to Kentucky Horse Park and popular activities like horseback riding in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
University of Kentucky
Explore the campus 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 like horseback riding in Lexington. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
Things to do
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!
Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Pappy & Co. and Rabbit Hole Bourbon Tour
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington
Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour
Bourbon group: Makers Mark OR Buffalo Trace OR Woodford or Others
Southern Heights Hotel Deals
Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa
"I read some terrible, off-putting reviews of this hotel, but we found our experience to be the opposite. Yes, some the hotel is dated and a little run down in places, but it was clean, quiet, and relaxing. Staff were friendly and helpful. The pool, spa, and small gym were great. Lots of comfortable ..."
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
The Manchester
"The Manchester Hotel was great! The bar was a wonderful spot to gather. The restaurant on site was not that good, sent back food."
Reviewed on Jun 25, 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 Jun 23, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream
"This hotel was beyond very clean and comfortable. Rooms were quiet. Breakfast was above my expectations."
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG
"The pool was nice, the staff was friendly, the breakfast was great"
Reviewed on Jun 23, 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 Jun 24, 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
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.
