Title: High Bridge Travel Guide: Best of High Bridge, Wilmore Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in High Bridge](https://expedia.co.uk/High-Bridge-Wilmore-Hotels.0-n553248635974904846-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[High Bridge Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-High-Bridge.d553248635974904846.Car-Hire-Guide)[High Bridge Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/High-Bridge.d553248635974904846.Holidays-City-Breaks) # High Bridge Travel Guide ## Wilmore ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974904846/5ef72c06-f11d-484f-8850-8fa19d1bfaba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974904846/5ef72c06-f11d-484f-8850-8fa19d1bfaba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Looking up Kentucky river at a tributary offshoot that has completely different coloring. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974904846/a93ca832-8624-4dae-92f4-3b9c1a72f6a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit High Bridge Things to do Hotels [Wilmore travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmore.dx10316) --- ### Popular places to visit #### High Bridge Park After visiting High Bridge Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmore. [](https://expedia.co.uk/High-Bridge-Park-High-Bridge.d927864331775938560.Attraction) #### High Bridge Kentucky River Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in High Bridge Kentucky River Museum in Wilmore. [](https://expedia.co.uk/High-Bridge-Kentucky-River-Museum-High-Bridge.d927864413200125952.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Asbury-University-Wilmore.d553248635973685450.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Asbury-Theological-Seminary-Wilmore.d927864740567650304.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grimes-Playground-Lexington.d927864341722718208.Attraction) #### Wilmore Rail-Side Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in Wilmore Rail-Side Museum during your travels in Wilmore. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmore-Rail-Side-Museum-Wilmore.d927864392677396480.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in High Bridge ![Elwood Hotel & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2219800/2219782/f131bcc5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Elwood Hotel & Suites 444 Parkway Drive Lexington KY £79 17 Feb - 18 Feb 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! (1,025 reviews) Staff was very nice. The room was spacious, clean and the bed was comfortable. The live plants in the room were a nice touch. They’re also dog friendly which was great! The restaurant/bar area downstairs was lovely and fun to hang out at. There was also live music on Saturday evening. We ate breakfast ... Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=2219782&PinnedHotelID=2219782&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974904846) ![Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington Green](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1600/1598/1dd182aa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington Green 245 Lexington Green Circle Lexington KY £97 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Excellent service! Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1598&PinnedHotelID=1598&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974904846) ![The Campbell House Lexington, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27100/27029/2fd2c43b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Campbell House Lexington, Curio Collection by Hilton 1375 South Broadway Lexington KY £87 24 Feb - 25 Feb 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. ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) This place is super cute. A little outdated but my room was comfortable and clean and the bed is so cozy. Food and coffee are great. Staff is lovely. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=27029&PinnedHotelID=27029&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974904846) ![Origin Lexington a Wyndham Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33800000/33790700/33790682/7bb47690_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Origin Lexington a Wyndham Hotel 4174 Rowan Lexington KY £118 12 Feb - 13 Feb 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! (1,002 reviews) Location, room and cleaniliness. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=33790682&PinnedHotelID=33790682&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974904846) ![Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68050000/68049000/68048979/9303a1c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG 501 Waller Avenue Lexington KY £82 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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! (855 reviews) Very clean and cozy. Friendly staff Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=68048979&PinnedHotelID=68048979&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974904846) ![Tru by Hilton University Medical Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78010000/78004900/78004839/9823f52b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tru by Hilton University Medical Center 535 Waller Avenue Lexington KY £76 17 Feb - 18 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (574 reviews) Staff was very conscientious and attentive Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=78004839&PinnedHotelID=78004839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974904846) [See all 418 properties in High Bridge](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635974904846) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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