Title: Visit Highlands: 2026 Highlands, Louisville Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Highlands](https://expedia.com/Highlands-Louisville-Hotels.0-n553248635976480120-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Louisville](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Louisville.d603002.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Louisville](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Louisville.d603002.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Highlands](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Highlands.d553248635976480120.Car-Rental-Guide)[Highlands Vacations](https://expedia.com/Highlands.d553248635976480120.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Highlands, KY ## Louisville ![Home in the Highlands Neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976480120/a1e1d447-0871-4315-a5e9-f7bd651b7012.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Home in the Highlands Neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976480120/a1e1d447-0871-4315-a5e9-f7bd651b7012.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Famous #BloodyMary #TheOutlookInn :~) ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3108/fc8b6bea-8aa6-42d8-b6ec-1663771841a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cozy breakfast at Wiltshire Pantry right near downtown with tasty pastries and pretty fruit](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3108/b51536ba-8489-4e34-aa13-5494456ebfb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Highlands Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Louisville Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Louisville.dx603002) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Panorama Ohio River waterway riverboats and bridges leading to heart of downtown Louisville KY](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140365/7abc2e76-97fc-4220-85b3-22fc7e888802.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/KFC-Yum-Center-Downtown-Louisville.d6140365.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ky Derby festival balloon glow.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3108/631c1cae-190e-4c2d-8285-c74cd4673a26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kentucky Exposition Center During your trip, find out what's happening at Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention center in Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art scene. [](https://expedia.com/Kentucky-Exposition-Center-Fairgrounds.d6062673.Vacation-Attraction) ![Louisville Slugger Museum showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062643/cda9eeeb-8ec5-448c-8a77-ca9140c3b310.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Louisville-Slugger-Museum-Downtown-Louisville.d6062643.Vacation-Attraction) ![Churchill Downs showing horseriding and land animals as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062639/76f7056c-4ed0-47bf-b122-29ce15d34894.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Churchill Downs Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby. [](https://expedia.com/Churchill-Downs-South-Louisville.d6062639.Vacation-Attraction) ![Distillery whiskey wooden barrel container room factory in Kentucky, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/710255723734024192/17eeffc3-ce51-4080-87a2-2eed0747f77a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whiskey Row Find out about the history of Louisville when you spend time at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Whiskey-Row-Downtown-Louisville.d710255723734024192.Vacation-Attraction) ![Clock Tower in Louisville](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062665/f1c67b99-32b1-4f41-bbce-25af1441768d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Louisville Explore the campus of University of Louisville, during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Louisville-University.d6062665.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Kentucky Derby Museum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1127882/33cbed9e-b4e9-4812-9584-4ee813698d13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit $22 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/kentucky-derby-museum-general-admission-and-guided-track-visit.a1127882.activity-details) ![Louisville: NuLu District Food and History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48415447/1315a7ca-8f58-4cb5-aaaf-a15d66b1f555.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District $129 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/louisville-3-hour-food-and-history-tour-of-nulu-district.a48415447.activity-details) ![Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47596422/298b8ba7-4b43-4f0d-bf5e-0369bb7a294d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours $32 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lace.a47596422.activity-details) ![Kentucky Derby Museum - Admission with Guided Track Visit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50585486/bc7da054-f90c-499a-9e2a-f4c01e33d44c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kentucky Derby Museum - Admission with Guided Track Visit $22 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/kentucky-derby-museum-admission-with-guided-track-visit.a50585486.activity-details) ![Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4081981/d6f53c7e-714d-40e8-a6c0-ca9ad0e19fb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories $15 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/smartphone-guided-walking-tour-of-downtown-louisville-sights-stories.a4081981.activity-details) ![Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3295239/87366872-a20e-4f01-b708-3272095269ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby $28 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/old-louisville-ghost-tour-as-recommended-by-the-new-york-times-4th-and-ormsby.a3295239.activity-details) [See all activities in Louisville](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Louisville.d603002.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Highlands Hotel Deals ![Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/200000/191500/191434/b5c46c3f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham 140 North Fourth Street Louisville KY $156 nightly $184 total Mar 19 - Mar 20 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (4,061 reviews) Clean, comfortable room. Sam, the bartender at Swizzle, is excellent. However, the hotel needs much better signage to the garage. Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F19%2F2026&endDate=3%2F20%2F2026&selected=191434&PinnedHotelID=191434&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480120) ![Omni Louisville Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21110000/21106200/21106192/4c7c479b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Omni Louisville Hotel 400 S. 2nd Street Louisville KY $199 nightly $234 total Mar 19 - Mar 20 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,769 reviews) All good Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F19%2F2026&endDate=3%2F20%2F2026&selected=21106192&PinnedHotelID=21106192&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480120) ![Radisson Hotel Louisville North](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26400/26306/50b82654_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Hotel Louisville North 505 Marriott Drive Clarksville IN $59 nightly $67 total Mar 19 - Mar 20 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clarksville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 6.8/10 (2,786 reviews) Decent not super clean but better than a lot of places Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F19%2F2026&endDate=3%2F20%2F2026&selected=26306&PinnedHotelID=26306&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480120) ![Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11400/11386/a43a56f2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG 830 Phillips Lane Louisville KY $107 nightly $126 total Mar 17 - Mar 18 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,152 reviews) Todo estuvo perfecto estamos muy contentos Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F17%2F2026&endDate=3%2F18%2F2026&selected=11386&PinnedHotelID=11386&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480120) ![Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93190000/93187900/93187879/ee0d92e3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property 4520 Poplar Level Rd Louisville KY $113 nightly $133 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,814 reviews) Very clean room Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=93187879&PinnedHotelID=93187879&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480120) ![Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9220000/9215400/9215348/d064e9c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown 350 West Chestnut Street Louisville KY $98 nightly $115 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 8.4/10 Very Good! 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[](https://expedia.com/Louisville-Germantown.dx553248635976471542) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tyler Park While Tyler Park isn't home to many top sights, Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Louisville-Tyler-Park.dx553248635976472859) ![A pineapple, onion, banana pepper and green olive pizza from Wick's original location in The Highlands.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3108/063d412c-ec5f-481f-96af-a09be9a09970.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cherokee Triangle 4/5(5 area reviews) When in Cherokee Triangle, you can plan a visit to Headliners Music Hall and Historic Frankfort Avenue, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.com/Louisville-Cherokee-Triangle.dx553248635976472508) ![View of Skyline downtown Louisville](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976386632/56968767-afd3-4ccc-847a-f6e92214d894.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Smoketown Jackson While there might not be top attractions in Smoketown Jackson, you can explore the larger area and discover places like KFC Yum Center and Louisville Palace. [](https://expedia.com/Smoketown-Jackson.dx553248635976386632) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Irish Hill When in Irish Hill, you can plan a visit to Headliners Music Hall and Mellwood Art Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.com/Irish-Hill.dx553248635976384966) ![What's in a name? Well, oddly enough, at Cave Hill Cemetery, there's a hill, with a cave. A natural spring spills forth from this 246 ft deep cave. Standing upright, the cave could be explored for about 100ft. No, it's not allowed... There is a colony of bats that inhabit the cave. Bats pouring from a cave at dusk in a cemetery would be quite a visual.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3108/19cb2a72-8a36-430b-968a-d0340beda742.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Phoenix Hill While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, KFC Yum Center and Nulu Market Place are some notable places to visit nearby. 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