High Bridge Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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High Bridge Park

After visiting High Bridge Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmore.

High Bridge Park

High Bridge Kentucky River Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in High Bridge Kentucky River Museum in Wilmore.

High Bridge Kentucky River Museum

Asbury University

Enjoy the student vibe at Asbury University as part of your travels around Wilmore. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Asbury University

Asbury Theological Seminary

Explore the campus of Asbury Theological Seminary as part of your travels around Wilmore. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Asbury Theological Seminary

Grimes Playground

After visiting Grimes Playground, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmore. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Grimes Playground

Wilmore City Hall

Wilmore City Hall is just one of the places to see in Wilmore, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Wilmore City Hall

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Elwood Hotel & Suites

Elwood Hotel & Suites

4 out of 5
444 Parkway Drive Lexington KY
The price is AU$159 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$159
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! (1,040 reviews)
Clean. Friendly staff.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Elwood Hotel & Suites
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$147 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$147
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. ...
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$219 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$219
2 Apr - 3 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! (1,012 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff, third time staying here and will definitely recommend

Reviewed on 10 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$213 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$213
29 Mar - 30 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! (1,000 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$168 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$168
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
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)
Couldn’t get our TV to

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$210 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$210
12 Mar - 13 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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