Russell
Louisville
Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention centre in Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene 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.
KFC Yum Center
Catch an event at KFC Yum Center during your trip to Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
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 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.
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.
Things to do
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Russell
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"Great bar the food was great , my room was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Older hotel and meeting rooms had construction sounds and were freezing"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
"No microwave in the rooms. But for the price of the rooms, it is worth it"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
"This was my first stay at the Omni and I was not disappointed. The staff was friendly, the atmosphere was beautiful, the room was quiet, and the location was ideal for getting to several must sees."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
"Great Price Clean and close to downtown"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
"Everything was perfect but parking lot around the hotel. It confused the lot signs and my car towed a way and got back midnight before we checked out. Law, law it's not very convenient for the tourists at all."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Russell
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.
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.
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.
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 Louisville Slugger Field are some notable places to visit nearby.
East Market District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Market District and surrounding area, you can visit Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field.
