High Bridge

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This is the river where grain alcohol turned into bourbon. Along this river distillers would load barges of alcohol destined for Memphis and New Orleans. To cheapen the transport, they used cask oak barrels. During the long trip down to New Orleans the alcohol would mix in with the wooden barrels and be transformed. New Orleans didn't know what to call this sweet new liquor. The casks were stamped with the county of origin, Bourbon County. This resulted in a new nickname being formed, Bourbon Whiskey, and the name stuck. The river isn't used for transport much anymore, but the history remains.
This is the river where grain alcohol turned into bourbon. Along this river distillers would load barges of alcohol destined for Memphis and New Orleans. To cheapen the transport, they used cask oak barrels. During the long trip down to New Orleans the alcohol would mix in with the wooden barrels and be transformed. New Orleans didn't know what to call this sweet new liquor. The casks were stamped with the county of origin, Bourbon County. This resulted in a new nickname being formed, Bourbon Whiskey, and the name stuck. The river isn't used for transport much anymore, but the history remains.
Looking up Kentucky river at a tributary offshoot that has completely different coloring.

Popular places to visit

High Bridge Park

After visiting High Bridge Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmore.

High Bridge Park

High Bridge Kentucky River Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in High Bridge Kentucky River Museum in Wilmore.

High Bridge Kentucky River Museum

Asbury University

Enjoy the student vibe at Asbury University as part of your travels around Wilmore. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Asbury University

Asbury Theological Seminary

Explore the campus of Asbury Theological Seminary as part of your travels around Wilmore. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Asbury Theological Seminary

Grimes Playground

After visiting Grimes Playground, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmore. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Grimes Playground

Wilmore City Hall

Wilmore City Hall is just one of the places to see in Wilmore, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Wilmore City Hall

Top hotels in High Bridge

Elwood Hotel & Suites

Elwood Hotel & Suites

4 out of 5
444 Parkway Drive Lexington KY
The price is €88 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
€88
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,032 reviews)
Nice clean quiet room. Good firm mattress. Nice bathroom. This was my third time staying there. I do like having the good restaurant downstairs for dinner and breakfast!

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Elwood Hotel & Suites
The Campbell House Lexington, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Campbell House Lexington, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
1375 South Broadway Lexington KY
The price is €112 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
€112
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Very lovely!

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

The Campbell House Lexington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Origin Lexington a Wyndham Hotel

Origin Lexington a Wyndham Hotel

3.5 out of 5
4174 Rowan Lexington KY
The price is €122 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
€122
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
I couldn't find the fridge. The location was good but having to walk through the restaurant was weird.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Origin Lexington a Wyndham Hotel
Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG

Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG

2.5 out of 5
501 Waller Avenue Lexington KY
Fully refundable
The price is €82 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
€82
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (860 reviews)
The room was very clean and spacious, we only stayed for a short time but I enjoyed the room and felt safe. The staff was very nice when my partner went down to buy snacks. We would definitely stay again!

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington Green

Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington Green

3.5 out of 5
245 Lexington Green Circle Lexington KY
The price is €128 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
€128
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
The room was clean, the bed was comfortable and the staff were friendly. I would stay again!

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington Green
Tru by Hilton University Medical Center

Tru by Hilton University Medical Center

2.5 out of 5
535 Waller Avenue Lexington KY
The price is €99 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
€99
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (586 reviews)
TV didn’t work. We had a 3 night stay. I contacted the front desk and they did some trouble shooting with me. Nothing worked. A maintenance person was supposed to fix it the second day. Never happened. Called down to front desk again and we tried a few other unsuccessful things. We were never offered ...

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Tru by Hilton University Medical Center
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