Southern Heights
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Popular places to visit
Kentucky Horse Park
Explore Kentucky Horse Park, a favorite green space in Lexington, and also enjoy the area's horseback riding. 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.
Fayette Mall
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Fayette Mall during your stay in Lexington. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene, or seek out its horseback riding.
Eastern Kentucky University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Eastern Kentucky University, during your travels in Richmond. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
The Kentucky Castle
Enjoy a trip to The Kentucky Castle and popular activities like horseback riding in Versailles. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Fort Boonesborough State Park
Find out about the history of Richmond when you spend time at Fort Boonesborough State Park. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Buffalo Trace,Four Roses,Woodford,Bulleit Frontier/Stitzel, Castle&Key or Jeptha
Lexington: Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour and Scenic Bluegrass
Self Guided Driving Tour to Four Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!
From Lexington: Kentucky Horse Farms Tour
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Other neighbourhoods 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 The 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 The Red Mile Racetrack and Kroger Field.
Open Gates
Open Gates might not have many top sights, but The Mall At Lexington Green and Fayette Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.