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 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.
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.
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
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Top hotels in Highlands
The Myriad Hotel Louisville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
I loved every about this room except the lighting. There isn’t a big light that can stay on in the hall by the sink besides the light on the mirror.
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Amazing hotel
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Super nice staff, great location, kid and dog friendly!
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
The hotel is beautiful and the staff was amazing from the time we checked in until we checked out definitely one of my top five hotel hotels and stays
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Helpful and friendly staff. Great for families!
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Very nice! Clean hotel!
Reviewed on 17 Oct 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 Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
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 Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
Cherokee Triangle
While there might not be top attractions in Cherokee Triangle, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Historic Frankfort Avenue.
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.
