Highlands Travel Guide
Louisville
Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention centre in 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.
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
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Louisville during your travels in Louisville. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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.
Top hotels in Highlands
The Myriad Hotel Louisville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Remodeled hotel with lots of character.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Loved our stay!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Great stay
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Good price
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Room looked new and really spacious and clean. Location is close to the airport and downtown. Staff is very professional and accommodating.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Du Pont Manual Stadium and Headliners Music Hall.
Tyler Park
While Tyler Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
Cherokee Triangle
While there might not be top attractions in Cherokee Triangle, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Historic Frankfort Avenue.
Smoketown Jackson
Though Smoketown Jackson may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Louisville Palace and Nulu Market Place.
Irish Hill
While Irish Hill isn't home to many top sights, Headliners Music Hall and Mellwood Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Phoenix Hill
While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field are some notable places to visit nearby.
