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 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.
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.
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
Bourbon Tour (03) : Buffalo Trace, Woodford, Four Roses, Wild Turkey, Other
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Kentucky Derby Museum General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Highlands
The Myriad Hotel Louisville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The hotel is extremely charming and the staff is very welcoming and accommodating. Having a nearby CVS and several food options, this is definitely a location I will revisit when back in Louisville. The Cafe downstairs made getting matcha & breakfast extremely efficient.
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Enjoyed my stay! Clean, accessible, comfortable, can’t wait to be back soon.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
I decided to stay here because of a deal that was running. Overall, it was great. Breakfast is not included with all packages. FYI. Apart from that, the main things that kept me from giving a 5 star review were the lack of a microwave in the room, and though tea was included, the Keurig did not have ...
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
We came for Bourbon and Beyond and it was hot, we loved the reprieve at the pool. Drinks were expensive.
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
AC worked great, room was very dark. Toilet kept running.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Room was very clean
Reviewed on Nov 3, 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.
East Market District
While there might not be top attractions in East Market District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nulu Market Place and Thomas Edison House.
