Highland Park Travel Guide
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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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Things to do
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Pour Your Own Candle Making Experience with Blending & Education
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Top hotels in Highland Park
Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center
The property was clean and I felt safe. I wish there was more parking as my room was up front but I had to park in the back because there was no front parking left.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Very clean, great staff, close to activities and delicious food. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Close to airport. Restaurant/bar was really good.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Hotel look very nice on the inside however the room that was given to us was tiny, beds had to of been full sized no microwave in the rooms the tv kept going in and out with WiFi doing the same thing. Didn’t realize the hotel didn’t offer breakfast had to pay $10 for each person to eat.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Great
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Great experience
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Park
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Audubon
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Audubon and surrounding area, you can visit Du Pont Manual Stadium and Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve.
Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Du Pont Manual Stadium and Ulmer Stadium.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Broadway Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
