Highlands
in Jefferson County of Kentucky, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.227 and -85.708 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 13' 38" and W -85° 42' 29"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:37 PM (Friday)
Timezone: America/Kentucky/Louisville
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:50 am and 8:30 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Explore Highlands

Highlands in Jefferson County (Kentucky) is located in United States about 471 mi (or 757 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital.

Local time in Highlands is now 06:37 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / Kentucky / Louisville with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Highlands, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Louisville International Standiford Field in a distance of 4 mi (or 6 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Mammoth Cave National Park in a distance of 73 mi (or 117 km), South. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Louisville, Jeffersonville, New Albany, Shepherdsville and La Grange. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 54%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

23°C (73 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

25°C (78 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

25°C (78 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Address
2,9 mi
2850 CRITTENDEN DRIVE
40209 Louisville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Crowne Plaza LOUISVILLE AIRPORT EXPO CTR

Address
3,0 mi
830 Phillips Lane
40209 LOUISVILLE
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Candlewood Suites LOUISVILLE AIRPORT

Address
2,1 mi
1367 Gardiner Lane
40213 Louisville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vu Guesthouse

Address
2,5 mi
822 S Floyd Street
40203 Louisville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fairfield Inn & Suites Louisville Downtown

Address
2,9 mi
100 E Jefferson
40202 Louisville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SpringHill Suites Louisville Downtown

Address
2,9 mi
132 E Jefferson
40202 Louisville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SpringHill Suites Louisville Airport

Address
3,1 mi
820 Phillips Lane
40209 Louisville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Courtyard Louisville Airport

Address
3,1 mi
819 Phillips Lane
40209 Louisville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

Address
2,8 mi
2735 Crittenden Drive
40209 LOUISVILLE
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Residence Inn Louisville Downtown

Address
2,8 mi
333 East Market Street
40202 Louisville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Father & Son On Plan B Testing Trip

Published: December 12, 2011
Length: 53:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: GPSForToday

On our trip to Test Plan B created by Lookout Mobile Security my son and I had several little adventures like this one.


Updated and new to the market! 1955 Eastview Ave, Louisville. Your Journey Team, Niki Fuller Realtor

Published: April 10, 2013
Length: 25:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Niki Fuller

View more information about this property on Niki Fuller's site: http://www.nikifullerhomes.com/property/615-11174-1955-Eastview-Ave-Louisville-KY-40205/ A fantastic property awaits you...


Cycling Stomp: GoPro HD Hero2 Bike Cam!

Published: June 24, 2012
Length: 33:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Birdman445

Bike loop through the parks. Great downhill runs.


hed (pe) Stay Ready April 2009

Published: October 18, 2009
Length: 25:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jhubb11

(hed) pe at Headliners Hall in Louisville, Kentucky playing "Stay Ready" from the cd New World Orphans.


Blake Oyler #4.

Published: August 01, 2011
Length: 53:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bigboyoy23

Blake Oyler #4 pitcher/outfielder for Louisville Male HS. Class of 2012.


Jurassic Park of Louisville

Published: June 17, 2012
Length: 07:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: AdamsBrandi

trip to zoo and dinosaur exhibit.


Believers Volleyball Challenge

Published: July 17, 2009
Length: 29:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TNRfilms

This is a shout out to all the young married couples and the old couple that think they are young at The Believers Church. Believers Volley Ball Challenge on the July 26, 2009.


Elephants at the Zoo

Published: June 30, 2012
Length: 13:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Charlie Dillander


Bellarmine University Knights Arriving Home After Winning the NCAA D2 Championship!

Published: March 27, 2011
Length: 00:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: KnightfromKY

Bellarmine University Knights Arriving Home After Winning the NCAA D2 Championship!


Ice Skating in the Highlands | Cherokee Park Golf Course Pond | Highlands Home Place

Published: January 08, 2014
Length: 52:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Justin Thomas

It has been VERY cold here in Louisville, KY for the past 5 days. Temperatures have been in single digits and even below zero, which has helped create a nice ice skating spot in the Highlands...


Videos provided by Youtube are under the copyright of their owners.

Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Bellarmine University

Bellarmine University is an independent, private, Catholic university in Louisville, Kentucky. The liberal arts institution opened on October 3, 1950, as Bellarmine College, established by Archbishop John A. Floersh of the Archdiocese of Louisville and named after the Cardinal Saint Robert Bellarmine. The name was changed by the Board of Trustees in 2000 to Bellarmine University.

Located at 38.2198, -85.703 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1950, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Louisville, Roman Catholic universities and colleges in the United States, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council of Independent Colleges, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members, Universities and colleges in Louisville, Kentucky, Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, Bellarmine University, 1950 establishments in the United States

Cherokee Park

Cherokee Park is a 409-acre municipal park located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States and is part of the Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy. It was designed in 1891 by Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of landscape architecture along with 18 of Louisville's 123 parks. Beargrass Creek runs through much of the park, and is crossed by numerous pedestrian and automobile bridges.

Located at 38.2412, -85.6969 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Parks in Louisville, Kentucky, Frederick Law Olmsted works, Dog parks in the United States

Hocking College

Hocking College, a technical college located in Nelsonville, Ohio, in the Appalachian region of the United States offers a wide selection of curriculum, with 56 associate degree programs, as well as several certification programs.

Located at 38.2198, -85.703 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Ohio, Education in Athens County, Ohio, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 1968 establishments in the United States, Educational institutions established in 1968, Protected areas of Athens County, Ohio, Protected areas of Ohio, Buildings and structures in Athens County, Ohio, Visitor attractions in Athens County, Ohio

Ear X-tacy

ear X-tacy was a Louisville, Kentucky "alternative record store," owned and operated by John Timmons. The store announced its closing on October 31, 2011, after 26 years in business.

Located at 38.224, -85.6928 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Music retailers of the United States, Culture of Louisville, Kentucky, Companies based in Louisville, Kentucky, Companies established in 1985, 1994 albums

St. Xavier High School (Louisville)

St. Xavier High School is an all-male, Xaverian Brothers-sponsored school in Louisville, Kentucky. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Louisville. St. Xavier, also known as St. X, was founded in 1864 by Br. Paul Van Gerwen, C.F.X. The school currently resides on Poplar Level Road and is known for its excellence in all academics and athletics. St. Xavier has received the Blue Ribbon of Excellence Award three times. St.

Located at 38.219, -85.7255 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1864, Catholic schools in Louisville, Kentucky, Roman Catholic secondary schools in Kentucky, Schools sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers, Boys' schools in the United States

Deer Park, Louisville

Deer Park is a neighborhood four miles southeast of downtown Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Most of the neighborhood was developed from 1890 through the 1920s as a streetcar suburb, with all but six of its 24 subdivisions being developed by 1917, and the last laid out by 1935, although some development west of Norris Place continued after World War II. Deer Park's boundaries are Bardstown Road, Newburg Road, Eastern Parkway and Douglass Boulevard.

Located at 38.2234, -85.7058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods in Louisville, Kentucky

Tyler Park, Louisville

Tyler Park is a neighborhood three miles (5 km) southeast of downtown Louisville, Kentucky, USA. It is considered a part of a larger area of Louisville called The Highlands. Near the middle of the neighborhood is a city park of the same name, and many houses in the neighborhood feature park views. The neighborhood boundaries are St Louis Cemetery to the north, Bardstown Road to the east, Eastern Parkway to the south and Beargrass Creek to the west.

Located at 38.2309, -85.7166 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods in Louisville, Kentucky, Populated places established in 1873

Original Highlands, Louisville

The Original Highlands is a historic neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. The neighborhood was built on land surveyed in 1774 and granted to Colonial William Preston, surveyor of Fincastle County, Virginia. He died in 1781, and eventually his son, Major William Preston, and wife moved onto the land in 1814 and established a plantation called the "Briar Patch".

Located at 38.2273, -85.7083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Louisville, Kentucky, Neighborhoods in Louisville, Kentucky, National Register of Historic Places in Louisville, Kentucky, Visitor attractions in Louisville, Kentucky, National Register of Historic Places in Kentucky

The Highlands (Louisville)

The Highlands is an area of Louisville, Kentucky which contains a high density of nightclubs, eclectic businesses, and many upscale and fast food restaurants. It is centered along a three-mile stretch of Bardstown Road and Baxter Avenue and is so named because it sits atop a ridge between the middle and south forks of Beargrass Creek.

Located at 38.2273, -85.7083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Louisville, Kentucky, Visitor attractions in Louisville, Kentucky

Schuster Building

The Schuster Building is a mixed-use structure at the intersection of Bardstown Road and Eastern Parkway in the Highlands area of Louisville, Kentucky. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 as a “significant example” of Colonial Revival architecture as applied to commercial buildings, the Schuster building is one of Louisville’s most prominent examples of that style.

Located at 38.2317, -85.7089 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1927, National Register of Historic Places in Louisville, Kentucky, Buildings and structures in Louisville, Kentucky, Buildings and structures in Kentucky, Buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in Kentucky, Commercial buildings in Louisville, Kentucky

Mid-City Mall

Mid City Mall is a shopping mall in Louisville, Kentucky's Highlands area. While called a mall, and containing an enclosed shopping area, it has features atypical of suburban American malls, such as a comedy club, bar, grocery store and public library.

Located at 38.2347, -85.7178 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shopping malls in Kentucky, Visitor attractions in Louisville, Kentucky, Buildings and structures in Louisville, Kentucky

Highland Middle School (Louisville, Kentucky)

Highland Middle School is a free public middle school, with grades 6-8, in the Highlands section of Louisville, Kentucky, for which it is named. It is in the Deer Park neighborhood and adjacent to Bellarmine University. Highland is part of Jefferson County Public Schools, the largest school district in Kentucky.

Located at 38.2234, -85.7058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Jefferson County Public Schools (Kentucky), Public middle schools in Kentucky, Schools in Louisville, Kentucky

This is a wider card with supporting text below as a natural lead-in to additional content. This content is a little bit longer.

27 Sep
2029

Louisville Irish Fest At Bellarmine
Starting at: 05:00 am (05:00).
More Information: eventful.com.