Southern Heights, KY
Lexington
Visit Southern Heights
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.
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.
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.
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
Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington
Bourbon group: Makers Mark OR Buffalo Trace OR Woodford or Others
Southern Heights Hotel Deals
The Manchester
The best hotel in Kentucky!! The ambience, the vibe! The food! The bars! The decor! The crew!! Even took advantage of the bikes. Great spot will be back!
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Lexington Horse Park Area by IHG
I really enjoyed the modern look of the room. The pocket bathroom door made the space feel open and spacious, and the layout was thoughtfully designed to maximize every inch of the room. Comfortable, clean, and very well planned overall.
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Hotel LEX, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Would stay at this hotel again. It was nice and great areas for the kids and adults to enjoy. The rooms were clean but very dark. We were only there for 2 nights but when house keeping came in they did not make our beds or empty the garbages just replaced towels and toilet paper, thought that was ...
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
Was in town for a college visit and this was the perfect spot for an overnight stay. Clean property, friendly staff, and comfortable room. It was a quick trip for us but would definitely go back for a longer stay.
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa
Nice hotel
Reviewed on May 3, 2026
Elwood Hotel & Suites
World class service a wonderful stay!! Highly recommend
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Southern Heights
Zandale
While Zandale isn't home to many top sights, The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky and The Mall At Lexington Green are some notable places to visit nearby.
Picadome
When in Picadome, you can plan a visit to Kroger Field and Red Mile Racetrack, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Hollywood - Mt. Vernon
While there might not be top attractions in Hollywood - Mt. Vernon, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kroger Field and Ashland Henry Clay Estate.
Chevy Chase
When in Chevy Chase, you can plan a visit to Ashland Henry Clay Estate and Waveland, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
South Broadway Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South Broadway Park and surrounding area, you can visit Red Mile Racetrack and Kroger Field.
Columbia Heights
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Columbia Heights and surrounding area, you can visit Lexington Memorial Coliseum and Kroger Field.
