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 great live music 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.

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 Mega Cavern
An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.

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.

Whiskey Row
Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities

ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!

Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

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

Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Our pick of the best Highview Hotel Deals

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The room was spacious and clean and the employees were kind and very helpful. We loved the location and ease of check-in and checkout.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Omni Louisville Hotel
Room was clean and comfortable. Service was impeccable.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Front desk Nikki check in very helpful! Did run out of soap during week not replaced but otherwise good stay
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Clean and comfortable room, solid breakfast, perfect location for exploring downtown Louisville
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Clean and great location
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Highly recommend this hotel. The room we had was very clean, spacious, and good natural lighting. The staff especially at the reception area were all very approachable and helpful.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Highview

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

Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.

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

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.

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 Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.

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.

