Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
Louisville Slugger Museum
Baseball is part of the American fabric. See where one important tool for this sport is produced in the factory that makes ball games possible.
Louisville Mega Cavern
An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.
Louisville Zoo
A zoo visit promotes respect for animals and their well-being. Share a day with family at this city zoo with its abundance of species and activity areas.
Whiskey Row
Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Things to do
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Pour Your Own Candle Making Experience with Blending & Education
Top hotels in California
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
This was a fantastic stay, clean, great restaurants in the hotel! Luxury at its finish. We will be back!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
The valet process checking out is a nightmare. The food at The steakhouse is mediocre for that caliber of a restaurant - not worth the price.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
It was a great stay my only complaint is they have the fans on in the pool area and it makes it really cold when you get out of the pool other then that amazing place
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Service great all around!
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Loved the shower: hot water, the glass curved door, stepping in a shower, not a tub, the high shower head, plenty of head room. The water pressure could have been harder. Our corner room was clean. Loved the full length mirror in the hallway. Not super quiet as our room faced the street, but we ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Every thing very nice place
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
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West Main Historic District
A noteworthy feature of West Main Historic District is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Frazier International History Museum and Louisville Slugger Museum.
Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ohio River Valley and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum while in the area.
Downtown Louisville
Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Smoketown Jackson
Though Smoketown Jackson may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Louisville Palace and Nulu Market Place.
Phoenix Hill
While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Thomas Edison House are some notable places to visit nearby.
