Davis Bottom, Lexington

#94 among attractions in Lexington

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Facts and practical information

Davis Bottom is a neighborhood just southwest of downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Its boundaries are Broadway to the south, CSX railroad tracks to the west, High Street to the north, and Maxwell Street to the east. The area is also referred to as Davistown. ()

Area: 10.88 acres (0.017 mi²)Coordinates: 38°2'55"N, 84°30'35"W

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South End ParkLexington United States

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Davis Bottom – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Red Mile, Rupp Arena, Memorial Coliseum, Lexington History Center.

0.7 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Horse track
The Red Mile, Lexington
18 min walk • In the heart of horse country, The Red Mile stands as an iconic sports facility in Lexington, Kentucky, with a rich history steeped in the tradition of harness racing. Known as the second oldest harness racing track in the world, it has been a staple in the Lexington...
0.4 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rupp Arena, Lexington
11 min walk • Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center is an arena located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States.
0.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Memorial Coliseum, Lexington
21 min walk • Memorial Coliseum is an 8,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The facility, which opened in 1950, is home to three women's teams at the University of Kentucky – basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics. Before Rupp Arena opened in 1976, it also housed the men's basketball team.
0.7 miE
Museum, History museum
Lexington History Center, Lexington
17 min walk • The Lexington History Center once housed several independent history museums in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. It was located in the former Fayette County Courthouse until 2012 when the city closed the building for renovation.
0.8 miE
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Kentucky Theater, Lexington
22 min walk • The Kentucky Theatre is a historic cinema in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States, that first opened in October 1922. The building is currently owned by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and leased to a non-profit that shows films and hosts concerts and events.
0.4 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Mary Todd Lincoln House, Lexington
11 min walk • Mary Todd Lincoln House in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, was the girlhood home of Mary Todd, the future first lady and wife of the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln.
0.5 miE
Park
Triangle Park, Lexington
13 min walk • Triangle Park is located at 400 W Main Street in Lexington, Kentucky. It was officially opened to the people of Lexington on July 2, 1982 by triangle foundation.
0.7 miE
Monuments and statues
John Hunt Morgan Memorial, Lexington
17 min walk • The John Hunt Morgan Memorial in Lexington, Kentucky, is a monument created during the Jim Crow era, as a tribute to Confederate General John Hunt Morgan, who was from Lexington and is buried in Lexington Cemetery.
0.6 miE
Monuments and statues
John C. Breckinridge Memorial, Lexington
16 min walk • The John C. Breckinridge Memorial, originally on the courthouse lawn of Lexington, Kentucky, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1997, as part of the Civil War Monuments of Kentucky MPS. It commemorates John C.
0.7 miE
Italianate architecture
Higgins Block, Lexington
17 min walk • The Higgins Block, also known as the Fayette Cigar Store, in Lexington, Kentucky, is a 3-story brick building designed by John McMurtry and constructed in 1872.
0.6 miE
Opera, Concerts and shows, Theater
Lexington Opera House, Lexington
15 min walk • The Lexington Opera House is a theatre located at 401 West Short Street in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1886, the Opera House replaced the former theatre, located on the corner of Main and Broadway, after fire destroyed it in January 1886.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Davis Bottom?

Nearby attractions include Woodward Heights, Lexington (4 min walk), Speigle Heights, Lexington (9 min walk), Central Bank Center, Lexington (10 min walk), Rupp Arena, Lexington (11 min walk).

How to get to Davis Bottom by public transport?

The nearest stations to Davis Bottom:

Bus

unknown - South Upper near Pine Outbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr (13 min walk)
1359 South Upper @ 200 Outbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr, 5 Nicholasville Road (15 min walk)