Highlands, KY

Louisville

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Things to do

Kentucky Derby Museum

Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit

$24
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District

Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District

$129
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

$29
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
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Where to stay in Highlands

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Downtown Louisville

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Louisville is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.

A nighttime cityscape with a brightly lit bridge and a skyline featuring a prominent dome-shaped building.

St. Matthews

St. Matthews is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mall St. Matthews and Saint Matthews Pavilion Shopping Center.

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Jeffersontown

Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Bluegrass Indoor Karting while you're in town.

A nighttime hot air balloon festival with colorful balloons, including one labeled "OLIVER WINERY."
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Fairgrounds

While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.

A historical marker for the Conrad-Caldwell House, detailing its architectural style and history.

Old Louisville

Old Louisville is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Ohio River Valley and Asia Institute Crane House while you're in town.

Highlands, KY

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