High Bridge Travel Guide

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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.

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Elwood Hotel & Suites

Elwood Hotel & Suites

4 out of 5
444 Parkway Drive Lexington KY
The price is AU$161 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$161
22 Mar - 23 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! (1,046 reviews)
Great room and friendly service. The only thing was our room didn’t have a microwave.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

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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 AU$148 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$148
22 Mar - 23 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! (1,007 reviews)
The bar was great. The bartenders were exceptional. The front desk people were very friendly and insightful. It was very clean for being an older building.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 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 AU$221 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$221
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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! (1,010 reviews)
There was no pool which I failed to notice when booking. At the room rate, there ought to be a pool or sauna/steam room. Pleasant staff. Chandelier in bathroom was out for night and half day. Prefer a fan in the bathroom. And the $4 dollar bottles of water in the room is outrageous. Safe didn't work ...

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Origin Lexington a Wyndham Hotel
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 AU$215 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$215
22 Mar - 23 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! (1,007 reviews)
Clean friendly.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington Green
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 AU$173 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$173
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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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! (869 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG
Springhill Suites by Marriott Lexington Fritz Farm

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lexington Fritz Farm

3 out of 5
4019 Finn Way Lexington KY
The price is AU$221 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$221
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Kroger Field and Red Mile Racetrack ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (337 reviews)
I asked at check-in if we would be given fresh towels each day and that did not happen. I had to call and ask after nobody freshened our room. The shower experience was also miserable. We somehow ended up in a wheelchair access room and the shower water went all over the floor getting our shoes soaked. ...

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lexington Fritz Farm
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