Russell 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 great live music and lively festivals.
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.
University of Louisville
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Louisville during your travels in Louisville. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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.
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
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 Russell
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Loved this property!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Great hotel. Big rooms
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Great!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
I would give 10 stars if i could. The staff was professional. The rooms were clean. I will be staying at this property for my future Louisville trips.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Had issues with the keys not working at first, so got another room. The view was great but room was ok, but the toilet kept running and we had a couple other issues with the room. Had dinner at the restaurant but waited over an hour for food and they weren’t even busy and the music was way too loud. ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The Brown Hotel
Excellent all around
Reviewed on 27 Apr 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 Thomas Edison House 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 Thomas Edison House.
