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Popular places to visit

Kentucky Exposition Center

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 acclaimed art galleries.

Kentucky Exposition Center
Churchill Downs featuring horse riding and land animals as well as a small group of people

Churchill Downs

Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.

Churchill Downs
Louisville Slugger Museum featuring interior views

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 Slugger Museum
Louisville Zoo

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 Zoo
Louisville Mega Cavern showing caves

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.

Louisville Mega Cavern
Whiskey Row

Whiskey Row

Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Whiskey Row

Things to do

Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour

Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour

฿844
per adult
Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

฿649
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Where every day is Derby Day!

Kentucky Derby Museum General Admission Ticket

฿714
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kentucky Derby Museum General Admission Ticket
Louisville: NuLu District Food and History Tour

Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District

฿4,187
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

฿487
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour

Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail

฿2,110
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail
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Top hotels in California

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4 out of 5
140 North Fourth Street, Louisville, KY
The price is ฿3,938 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿3,938
฿4,633 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,542 reviews)
Loved our room, savings and Hotel!
"We loved our room, we booked the executive suite. It was the perfect size for the 4 of us. Me and my son went to bed early while the others stayed up and talked & watched TV in the living area. With a double layer of doors, my son went to sleep very easy, unable to hear the others. We walked over ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

3.5 out of 5
830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY
The price is ฿3,597 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,597
฿4,233 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (769 reviews)
"Very nice updates to hotel"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Omni Louisville Hotel

Omni Louisville Hotel

4 out of 5
400 S. 2nd Street, Louisville, KY
The price is ฿6,012 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿6,012
฿7,074 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,566 reviews)
"This is a beautiful hotel located in a convenient part of the city. Just a couple blocks from 4th street. Our only complaint was that you cannot control the air-conditioning and we felt that it was too warm at night and it affected our sleep. Otherwise, there were a couple of restaurants, and a coffee ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Omni Louisville Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
800 W Market St, Louisville, KY
The price is ฿2,664 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,664
฿3,134 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,537 reviews)
"Really loved this hotel. VERY clean. Me and my friend had an amazing stay there. Front desk was nice and helpful gave us some local business recommendations while we were there for the weekend and she recommended some good places I wish i remembered her name. Only thing a lil frustrating was the ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown

Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown

4 out of 5
501 South Fourth Street, Louisville, KY
The price is ฿4,380 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿4,380
฿5,153 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and the staff was so kind and efficient. The parking rate is a little high to me, but I would still go back."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Radisson Hotel Louisville North

Radisson Hotel Louisville North

3 out of 5
505 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, IN
The price is ฿2,176 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿2,176
฿2,459 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Clarksville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall ...
6.8/10 (2,279 reviews)
"Everything was good"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
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Louisville Science Center which includes outdoor art

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.

West Main Historic District
Conrad Caldwell House showing signage and heritage elements

Old Louisville

3/5(2 area reviews)

Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Asia Institute Crane House while in the area.

Old Louisville
Louisville showing street scenes and signage as well as a small group of people

Downtown Louisville

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.

Downtown Louisville
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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.

Shelby Park
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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.

Smoketown Jackson
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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.

Phoenix Hill

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