High Bridge Travel Guide

Wilmore

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 ฿2,775 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
฿2,775
฿3,220 total
5 Mar - 6 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! (1,034 reviews)
This was our first time in Lexington. This a gorgeous hotel! The front desk staff, servers, food, room, and location were perfect. We loved our stay so much we want to come back. It even snowed and made the hotel magical. Elizabeth and Trace were our servers for brunch and dinner, respectively. They ...

Reviewed on 26 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 ฿3,552 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
฿3,552
฿4,123 total
11 Mar - 12 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! (1,003 reviews)
Our 1st room , on 1st floor, exterior window would not close or lock properly. We were moved. Our neighbors were up all night making noise and talking loudly. I could not get any sleep, miserable night.

Reviewed on 27 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 ฿3,861 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
฿3,861
฿4,482 total
28 Feb - 1 Mar
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! (1,003 reviews)
This hotel is nice and the Origin Suite definitely a nice room to stay if you’re there for multiple days. The staff is really nice especially Josalyn that works with restaurant and bar.

Reviewed on 26 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
The price is ฿2,710 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
฿2,710
฿3,145 total
11 Mar - 12 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! (862 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 ฿4,053 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿4,053
฿4,705 total
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! (1,001 reviews)
Clean room. Helpful staff. Great breakfast

Reviewed on 27 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 ฿3,085 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿3,085
฿3,580 total
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! (588 reviews)
Great place. Very clean

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Tru by Hilton University Medical Center
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