2024 Local Attractions

Rupp Arena, our ceremony venue, is located in a very walkable area of downtown Lexington, Ky. The Center is conveniently situated within 10 miles from both I-64 and I-75, and just under 6 miles from Blue Grass Airport. There are numerous hotels and restaurants within easy reach. Below are some links to help you plan your trip:

Area Lodging

The following hotels offered special pricing and courtesy holds for 2024 FNU commencement guests (information for our September 2025 ceremony will be posted once available):

 

Holiday Inn Express - Versailles

365 Commerce Drive, Versailles, KY 40383 (12.4 miles from the venue, via US 60) - 10 rooms per day held for the following 2024 dates: 9/27 - 9/28. Room type(s): 5 Single King ($169 + tax) or 5 Double Queen ($159+ tax). A credit card is required for a security guarantee. Refunds are available if requested within the cancellation window. CLICK HERE to book online or call 859-873-5501. When calling, you must mention “Frontier Nursing University” to book with this offer. The offer ends on 9/6/2024 or when rooms are filled, whichever comes first.

Candlewood Suites - Lexington

603 Adcolor Drive, Lexington, KY 40511 (2.0 miles from the venue, via Newtown Pike) - 10 rooms per day held for the following 2024 dates: 9/27 - 9/28. Room type(s): Single Queen Studios Rate: $129 + tax. A credit card is required for a security guarantee. Refunds are available if requested within the cancellation window. CLICK HERE to book online or call 859-967-1940. When calling, you must mention “Frontier Nursing University” to book with this offer. The offer ends on 8/27/2024 or when rooms are filled, whichever comes first.

Holiday Inn - Lexington/Hamburg

1976 Justice Dr, Lexington, KY 40509 (6.9 miles from the venue, via Sir Barton Way & Winchester Rd) - 10 rooms per day held for the following 2024 dates: 9/27 - 9/28. Room type(s): Single King (sleeps 2); King standard with sofa bed (sleeps 4); dbl Queen (sleeps 4). Rate: $149 + tax. A credit card is required for a security guarantee. Refunds are available if requested within the cancellation window. CLICK HERE to book online.

Homewood Suites by Hilton - Lexington/Hamburg

2033 Bryant Road, Lexington, KY 40509 (6.9 miles from the venue, via Sir Barton Way & Winchester Rd) - 10 rooms per day held for the following 2024 dates: 9/27 - 9/28. Room type(s): King one-bedroom Suite Rate: $164 + tax. A credit card is required for a security guarantee. Refunds are available if requested within the cancellation window. CLICK HERE to book online or call 859-543-0464. When calling, you must mention “Frontier Nursing University” to book with this offer. The offer ends on 9/3/2024 or when rooms are filled, whichever comes first.

Hyatt Place  - Lexington/Hamburg

2001 Bryant Road, Lexington, KY 40509 (6.7 miles from the venue, via Sir Barton Way & Winchester Rd) - 20 rooms per day held for the following 2024 dates: 9/27 - 9/28. Room type(s): 10 Single King ($129 + tax) or 10 Double Queen ($139+ tax).  A credit card is required for a security guarantee. Refunds are available if requested within the cancellation window. CLICK HERE to book online – NOTE: you must select Book Now, input arrival and departure dates, and click Book Now again. The group code automatically populates our negotiated rate – OR call (859) 296-0091. When calling, you must mention “Frontier Nursing University” to book with this offer. The offer ends on 8/30/2024 or when rooms are filled, whichever comes first.

Comfort Inn & Suites  - Lexington/Hamburg

2400 Buena Vista Road, Lexington, KY 40505 (5.8 miles from the venue, via Winchester Rd) - 20 rooms per day held for the following 2024 dates: 9/27 - 9/28. Room type(s): Any. Rate: $115 + tax. A credit card is required for a security guarantee. Refunds are available if requested within the cancellation window. CLICK HERE to book online or call 844-960-2355. When calling, you must mention “Frontier Nursing University” to book with this offer. The offer ends on 8/27/2024 or when rooms are filled, whichever comes first.

Hampton Inn  - Lexington/Hamburg

2251 Elkhorn Road, Lexington, KY 40505 (5.6 miles from the venue, via Winchester Rd) - 20 rooms per day held for the following 2024 dates: 9/27 - 9/28. Room type(s): Any. Rate: $139 + tax. A credit card is required for a security guarantee. Refunds are available if requested within the cancellation window. CLICK HERE to book online or call 859-299-2613. When calling, you must mention “Frontier Nursing University” to book with this offer. The offer ends on 8/27/2024 or when rooms are filled, whichever comes first.

Courtyard  - Lexington South/Hamburg Place

1951 Pleasant Ridge Drive, I-75 at Man-O-War Boulevard Lexington, Kentucky 40509 (7.3 miles from the venue, via Winchester Rd and Sir Barton Way) - 10 rooms per day held for the following 2024 dates: 9/27 - 9/28. Room type(s): Double Queen. Rate: $139 + tax. A credit card is required for a security guarantee. Refunds are available if requested within the cancellation window. CLICK HERE to book online. The offer ends on 8/27/2024 or when rooms are filled, whichever comes first.

Holiday Inn Express  - Georgetown

140 Osborne Way, Georgetown, KY 40324 (14.7 miles from the venue, via Georgetown Road) - 20 rooms per day held for the following 2024 dates: 9/27 - 9/28. Room type(s): 10 Single King or 10 Double Queen, either for $164+ tax. A credit card is required for a security guarantee. Refunds are available if requested within the cancellation window. To book, call 502-570-0220. When calling, you must mention “Frontier Nursing University” to book with this offer. The offer ends on 8/28/2024 or when rooms are filled, whichever comes first.

Hilton Garden Inn  - Georgetown

110 Grandstand Drive, Georgetown, KY 40324 (15 miles from the venue, via Georgetown Road) - 10 rooms per day held for the following 2024 dates: 9/27 - 9/28. Room type(s): 5 Single King or 5 Double Queen, either for $164+ tax. A credit card is required for a security guarantee. Refunds are available if requested within the cancellation window. To book, call 502-863-0099. When calling, you must mention “Frontier Nursing University” to book with this offer. The offer ends on 8/28/2024 or when rooms are filled, whichever comes first.