California 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 lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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
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!
Pour Your Own Candle Making Experience with Blending & Education
Top hotels in California
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Room lighting was a little dark but was super spacious for what I paid
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The front desk was amazing and super helpful! I forgot the gentleman's name - but we even tried to tip him and he wouldn't accept. Great customer service, clean pool, clean rooms and enjoyed the restaurant as well!
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Excellent location, unique common areas, good food and plenty to experience without leaving the hotel. Library bar, speak easy, two restaurants and attached marketplace offers a wide variety. Staff are friendly. Rooms clean and spacious. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Everything in the room worked everything was clean and spotless the staff was very sweet especially Miss Jenny thank you Ms Jenny the pool was clean although it was a little cold but that was just because the ceiling fan was on and it's kind of an open pool but we enjoyed every moment. We will be ...
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
I enjoyed my stay at this location. Kevin, who worked the front desk was incredibly helpful with giving me options to make me comfortable to telling me about their sister property so that i may have more options for the future. The rooms were warm with comfortable beds and a quiet surrounding. I ...
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
