Jackson Travel Guide
Louisville
Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention centre in Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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
Pour Your Own Candle Making Experience with Blending & Education
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Top hotels in Jackson
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Room was spacious and clean. The staff was very quick to respond to the our needs
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
We were here for an archery tournament. Everything went very smooth with checking in and checking out. Definitely check out Al's Table. Lisa is the best waitress I think we have ever had.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Property amazing
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
1. No pets permitted 2. No free breakfast of any kind 3. Room was barely cleaned up next morning- beds were not turned down, towels were not replaced, and coffee/cups were not replaced or cleaned - just minimal garbage & dirty towels taken out. 4. Beds did not appear to have comforters (flat, sheet, ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Excellent. Beautiful place.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Always check about parking..valet is expensive..parking in a nearby garage was a long walk to the hotel
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Jackson
Highlands
While there might not be top attractions in Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Mid City Mall Shopping Center.
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.
Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Du Pont Manual Stadium.
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.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Broadway Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
