West Main Historic District Travel Guide
Louisville
Visit West Main Historic District
Popular places to visit
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.
Fourth Street Live!
You can do some window-shopping at Fourth Street Live! during your visit to Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Whiskey Row
Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Muhammad Ali Center
One of the world’s greatest boxers continues providing inspiration beyond the world of sport. Understand this superstar by visiting this center honoring him.
Belle of Louisville
For a nostalgic trip, cruise down a mighty river on this authentic steamboat that has carried tourists, tradesmen and cattle for over a century.
Frazier International History Museum
Get to know Louisville with a visit to this esteemed museum. It’s a great spot for social interaction as well.
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!
The Best of Old Louisville: 60-Minute PRIVATE Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in West Main Historic District
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Rooms were very clean, staff was so very nice and the food at their restaurants was very good.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Clean rooms and courteous staff!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
Super nice staff! Clean rooms! Great amenities!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Great staff, Clean comfortable rooms. Convenient for our purpose. Great breakfast.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
21c Museum Hotel Louisville
Location and the staff was fabulous.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Louisville
This is our second time staying at this hotel. The service is great and the rooms are clean. It's close to everything. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Main Historic District
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.
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.
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.
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.
