Old Louisville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
Learn about history as you tour this magnificent mansion in the surroundings of a busy metropolis. Be alert for its alleged supernatural hosts.
Louisville Auto Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Louisville Auto Museum during your trip to Louisville. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Historic Old Louisville Visitors Center
Historic Old Louisville Visitors Center is just one of the places to see in Louisville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Landward House
You can learn about the history of Louisville with a trip to Landward House. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Columbia Gym
You can learn about the history of Louisville with a stop at Columbia Gym. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Asia Institute Crane House
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Asia Institute Crane House in Louisville. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
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 Old Louisville
Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport
Good
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Staff was very courteous even during such busy time, the room exceeded our expectations, the amenities were awesome with the refrigerator and 2 bathrooms it was a great stay.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The staff here was very nice. I asked if there was a free breakfast, and to my surprise the clerk offered me a free breakfast coupon for each of us the next day. My husband and I are on weird diets, so we had to contrive a breakfast, but the staff was helpful in that. The free breakfast was not typically ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Eric was a great help! Eric helped me to exact room I was wanting to have. High floor room with a river! It was absolutely perfect! Thank you again Eric!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Good location
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Louisville Fair and Expo
Great staff
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Louisville
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.
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.
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 Ulmer Stadium and Speed Art Museum.
Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
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.
