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
Bourbon Tour (03) : Buffalo Trace, Woodford, Four Roses, Wild Turkey, Other
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
Top hotels in Portland
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Everything was good,everyone was helpful
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Grart
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Room is clean, staff is fine, breakfast cost too expensive and not much food options bars is nice. Only problem my room is door locked is not communicating with key card during time I stayed there. Room I324 They can't fixed it. I have to stay my friend room during I stay there while I have to pay ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Parking was not close enough to the building for handicaps. The staff coud learn better communication regarding parking, eminities and food.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
The Omni is a beautiful hotel. With great restaurants and shops, rooftop outdoor pool and bar, gym, central location walkable to so much in the downtown area. My room was great, spacious with a nice view of the city. No complaints. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Brown Hotel
We had an excellent stay at The Brown Hotel. The staff were very professional, helpful and kind. The hotel was reasonably priced and very clean. We loved that we were within walking distance to some delicious restaurants.
Reviewed on 11 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.
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.
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.
