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 great live music and lively festivals.

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 top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do

Kentucky Derby Museum - Admission with Guided Track Visit

Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit

ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!

Louisville: Photoshoot Walking Tour with Pictures
Top hotels in Highview

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Friendly staff, excellent location walkable to a variety of food and drink establishments. River views and walkway. Many distileries in the neighborhood. Nice breakfast options including a buffet, for a reasonable price. Tons of space in the king suite. We will be back.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

Omni Louisville Hotel
Beautiful hotel! So large with so many amenities. Restaurant with really good food, coffee shop, pastries shop, breakfast and lunch sandwich shop and a convenient grocery store. Room was very clean and comfortable and service staff were so friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
One night stay. All good
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Clean and comfortable room, solid breakfast, perfect location for exploring downtown Louisville
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Great location
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Highly recommend this hotel. The room we had was very clean, spacious, and good natural lighting. The staff especially at the reception area were all very approachable and helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Highview

Jeffersontown
Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Bluegrass Indoor Karting while you're in town.

Poplar Level
While visiting Poplar Level, you might make a stop by sights like Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern.

Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.

St. Matthews
St. Matthews is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mall St. Matthews and Saint Matthews Pavilion Shopping Center.

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.

Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg isn't home to many top sights, Speed Art Museum and Freedom Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.

