Highlands, KY

Louisville

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Popular places to visit

Ky Derby festival balloon glow.

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.

Kentucky Exposition Center
Churchill Downs showing horseriding and land animals as well as a small group of people

Churchill Downs

Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.

Churchill Downs
Louisville Slugger Museum showing interior views

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 Slugger Museum
Louisville Zoo featuring bird life and zoo animals

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 Zoo
Louisville Mega Cavern which includes caves

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 Mega Cavern
Doc Crow's is perfect downtown spot for brisket and barbeque and has the tastiest drinks, especially the Man on Fire

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.

Whiskey Row

Things to do

3-Hour Private Food and Bourbon Walking Tour in Louisville

Louisville: Private Guided Food, Bourbon & History Walking Tour

￥51,268
per adult
Louisville: Private Guided Food, Bourbon & History Walking Tour
Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour

Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour

￥4,717
per adult
Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

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

￥2,930
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Louisville: NuLu District Food and History Tour

Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District

￥18,896
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour

Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail

￥9,521
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail
Bourbon Bottle Hall selfie!

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

￥2,344
per adult
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
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Highlands Hotel Deals

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4 out of 5
140 North Fourth Street, Louisville, KY
The price is ￥21,271 per night from Oct 3 to Oct 4
￥21,271
￥25,027 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,638 reviews)
"Liked how close it was to everything. Wasn't told about getting a parking pass until we were leaving."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Omni Louisville Hotel

Omni Louisville Hotel

4 out of 5
400 S. 2nd Street, Louisville, KY
The price is ￥29,778 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
￥29,778
￥35,037 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,623 reviews)
"Upscale stay, beautiful property, and great location! We were able to walk to so many great restaurants and the hotel really made a great experience for our first time in Louisville. Will be returning!"

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Omni Louisville Hotel
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

4 out of 5
4520 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,456 reviews)
rest after work
"Lots of places to eat within 10 minute drive. Hotel very clean and lots to do without leaving hotel."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

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Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Radisson Hotel Louisville North

Radisson Hotel Louisville North

3 out of 5
505 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, IN
The price is ￥8,833 per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
￥8,833
￥9,982 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Clarksville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall ...
6.8/10 (2,391 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. They were fully booked back to back because of the music festivals but the facilities were still super clean and quiet! The pool was cloudy which was my only complaint. But otherwise 10/10 would stay here again!"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
800 W Market St, Louisville, KY
The price is ￥13,087 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
￥13,087
￥15,398 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,556 reviews)
Great Hotel.
"Everything was great about this hotel. Breakfast was good and staff were very friendly. Easy walking distance to most things, easy jog to the river trail. Will stay here again."

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

3.5 out of 5
830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY
The price is ￥13,977 per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
￥13,977
￥16,446 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (834 reviews)
Can’t wait to come back!
"Our stay was very easy and enjoyable. The hotel has everything you need there, a great restaurant and bar. We stayed for louder than life. So the quick walk to and from the fairgrounds was awesome. Lots of parking and a nice pool. The room could have used a better dusting and deeper cleaning but ..."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
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Other neighborhoods around Highlands

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Germantown

4/5(1 area review)

When in Germantown, you can plan a visit to Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Germantown
Fun drinks and Baja atmosphere at El Camino on Bardstown Road

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.

Tyler Park
A pineapple, onion, banana pepper and green olive pizza from Wick's original location in The Highlands.

Cherokee Triangle

4/5(5 area reviews)

When in Cherokee Triangle, you can plan a visit to Headliners Music Hall and Historic Frankfort Avenue, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cherokee Triangle
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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.

Smoketown Jackson
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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.

Phoenix Hill
Rabbit Hole Distillery in Louisville is one of the prettiest modern distilleries I’ve ever seen. The Cavehill and Derringer Bourbons are amazing as well

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.

East Market District

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