Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening in 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
Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Highlands
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The hotel was generally nice - but what really made our stay great was a woman whose name I believe was Nilka, who checked us in. We were in a rush to get to a wedding and she got us right in to a wonderful room even though we were a little early for check in. She had a great attitude and truly made ...
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Front desk Nikki check in very helpful! Did run out of soap during week not replaced but otherwise good stay
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
The Omni was fantastic. Clean and comfortable rooms. Friendly staff and close to everything
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
No i thought breakfast was free
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Room was spotless and staff was polite.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Once again, Derby City Gaming and hotel does not disappoint. Great casino and hotel!!! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Du Pont Manual Stadium.
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 Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
Cherokee Triangle
While there might not be top attractions in Cherokee Triangle, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
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.
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.
East Market District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Market District and surrounding area, you can visit Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field.
