Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening at Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and great live music.
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
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.
Louisville Mega Cavern
An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.
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.
Whiskey Row
Find out about the history of Louisville when you spend time at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Things to do
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Louisville: Copper & Kings Distillery Tour and Tasting
Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
Kentucky Derby Museum - Admission with Guided Track Visit
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Top hotels in Highlands
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The room was amazing and clean. It is the perfect place to stay, especially when you go to an event at the Yum center ! Its connected ! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. And the valet service is perfect! Cant wait to stay there again
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Desk attendant friendly. Room was very clean, however hallways/common areas were not. The ice machine by our room wasn't in working order. No optional upcharged breakfast buffet; they told us we needed to order from the menu because the hotel was only at 16% occupancy. I was also told the pool was ...
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
Excellent friendly staff
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Staff
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Very spacious and well decorated room. This is always my favorite place to stayin the Louisville area.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Wingate by Wyndham Louisville Fair and Expo
Yes, clean rooms and common areas
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
Germantown
When in Germantown, you can plan a visit to Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tyler Park
While Tyler Park isn't home to many top sights, Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place 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.
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.
Shelby Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shelby Park and surrounding area, you can visit Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum.
