Portland 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.
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
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
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 Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Top hotels in Portland
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Elevator was broke, couldn’t get the room cleaned, found a broken plastic fork in my eggs!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The bar was wonderful and bartender was amazing
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
No breakfast. Pretty water. Location good.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Room was great with king size. Shower was great also. Definitely recommend hotel to stay at even though no pool or weight room. No one under 21 allowed at location.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Very nice rooftop pool
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Brown Hotel
I have always wanted to stay at this historic hotel and finally had the chance. It did not disappoint. The hotel is such a pleasant change from the same old hotel chain. I highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Portland
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.
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.
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.
Butchertown
While visiting Butchertown, you might make a stop by sights like Lynn Family Stadium and Mellwood Art Center.
