Algonquin Travel Guide
Louisville
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 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.
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.
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 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
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Pour Your Own Candle Making Experience with Blending & Education
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
Top hotels in Algonquin
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"Super friendly staff and helpful. There to assist us"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Great hotel, nice location on the water. Booked a hotel through Expedia, Expedia didn’t send over the payment so I was charged by the hotel. When the hotel refunded my money, I realized that Expedia charged me $600.52 while the hotel charged me $460.69 for the same stay. Definitely check the cost ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
"The staff is always very helpful. The hotel is always clean. I love the pool area."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
"This is a very well-maintained hotel. I will definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The Brown Hotel
"Lovely old fashioned very comfortable hotel with a lot of character and fabulous staff. Excellent stay. Would stay here again in a heartbeat."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Algonquin
South Louisville
If you're spending some time in South Louisville, Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs are top sights worth seeing.
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Du Pont Manual Stadium and Speed Art Museum.
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.
