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 acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
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 lively bars while you're in the area.
Things to do
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Top hotels in Highlands
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Front desk staff was incredibly helpful and nice. The restaurant served an excellent breakfast.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Everything was wonderful! The staff, especially in the restaurant was great! The room was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
Excellent friendly staff
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Very clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I love that they came in daily to make my bed, fluff my pillows, and stock clean towels. Very pleased.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Derby City Gaming Hotel and Resort never disappoints. Nicest casino resort rooms in the area. Oliver’s Chop House is the BEST restaurant in Louisville!!! Overall, great stay! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Wingate by Wyndham Louisville Fair and Expo
Yes, clean rooms and common areas
Reviewed on 21 Dec 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 Thomas Edison House 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 Thomas Edison House.
