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.
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.

Popular places to visit

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

High Bridge Park

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

High Bridge Park

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

B. L. Fisher Library

After visiting B. L. Fisher Library, 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.

B. L. Fisher Library

Kirkland Athletic Complex

After visiting Kirkland Athletic Complex, 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.

Kirkland Athletic Complex

Top hotels in High Bridge

Staybridge Suites Lexington S Medical Ctr Area by IHG

Staybridge Suites Lexington S Medical Ctr Area by IHG

3 out of 5
209 RUCCIO WAY Lexington KY
The price is 2.548.093 ₫ per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
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Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG

Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG

2.5 out of 5
501 Waller Avenue Lexington KY
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Staff was nice. Room was clean.

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Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG
Elwood Hotel & Suites

Elwood Hotel & Suites

4 out of 5
444 Parkway Drive Lexington KY
The price is 2.435.027 ₫ per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,020 reviews)
Clean room and very friendly staff

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington Green

Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington Green

3.5 out of 5
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
I was a little worried because of the mixed reviews, but we had a great stay at Embassy Suites. Our kids enjoyed the view of the pond from our room to watch the ducks and geese swim around. If you exit the hotel on the second floor, you can walk right across to the small strip mall that has a bookstore, ...

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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
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington W - Versailles by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington W - Versailles by IHG

2.5 out of 5
365 Commerce Drive Versailles KY
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (812 reviews)
Trip was short but friendly definitely recommend

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

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