Highlands
Louisville
Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention center in Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art scene.
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
KFC Yum Center
Catch an event at KFC Yum Center during your trip to Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
Louisville Slugger Museum
Baseball is part of the American fabric. See where one important tool for this sport is produced in the factory that makes ball games possible.
University of Louisville
Explore the campus of University of Louisville, during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.
Louisville Zoo
A zoo visit promotes respect for animals and their well-being. Share a day with family at this city zoo with its abundance of species and activity areas.
Things to do
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Kentucky Derby Museum - Admission with Guided Track Visit
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Highlands
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
This stay was great! Took my Mom for her birthday and met a group at Jeff Rubys
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Clean room, had to call guest services and ask for shampoo and shower gel the bottles in our bathroom were empty
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Beautiful hotel, wonderful staff, great amenities onsite!
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
The place reeked of marijuana in main lobby. The room had only 1 tiny garbage bin (in the bathroom) to accomodate 4 guests. There was still carpeting throughout and a non-smoking room still smelled very much like a smoking room.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
First time staying and it was wonderful ! Beautiful rooms and so clean!
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
Staff was great and was apologizing for a room not being cleaned and ready even though we had arrived 30mins earlier than check in time.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
Germantown
When in Germantown, you can plan a visit to Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tyler Park
While Tyler Park isn't home to many top sights, Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cherokee Triangle
When in Cherokee Triangle, you can plan a visit to Headliners Music Hall and Historic Frankfort Avenue, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Smoketown Jackson
While there might not be top attractions in Smoketown Jackson, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Louisville Palace and Nulu Market Place.
Irish Hill
When in Irish Hill, you can plan a visit to Headliners Music Hall and Mellwood Art Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Phoenix Hill
While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Thomas Edison House are some notable places to visit nearby.
