Phoenix Hill Travel Guide

Louisville

What's in a name? Well, oddly enough, at Cave Hill Cemetery, there's a hill, with a cave. A natural spring spills forth from this 246 ft deep cave. Standing upright, the cave could be explored for about 100ft. No, it's not allowed... There is a colony of bats that inhabit the cave. Bats pouring from a cave at dusk in a cemetery would be quite a visual.
What's in a name? Well, oddly enough, at Cave Hill Cemetery, there's a hill, with a cave. A natural spring spills forth from this 246 ft deep cave. Standing upright, the cave could be explored for about 100ft. No, it's not allowed... There is a colony of bats that inhabit the cave. Bats pouring from a cave at dusk in a cemetery would be quite a visual.
This man, Harry Leon Collins, held a job I didn't even know existed. He was the corporate magician for Frito Lay. This statue was sculpted by fellow Kentuckian and eternal neighbor at Cave Hill Cemetery, Barney Bright.
Grave of Colonel Harland Sanders, Kentucky Fried Chicken powerhouse, and his wife. In the these-people-had-lots-of-money part of this really lovely cemetery. #kfc #cemetery

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Eleanor Peaslee died, her surviving sisters thought a family tomb beneath a granite sphinx would be a fitting tribute. So, they sold one of their summer cottages and commissioned the work. However, the infatuation with Egyptian architecture was apparently a passing fancy. When the sisters' time to move on from this life had come, they were interred elsewhere.

Cave Hill Cemetery

Enjoy a stop at Cave Hill Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.

Cave Hill Cemetery
Ky Derby festival balloon glow.

Kentucky Exposition Center

4/5(1 review)

Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.

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

Churchill Downs

4/5(4 reviews)

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

Churchill Downs
Panorama Ohio River waterway riverboats and bridges leading to heart of downtown Louisville KY

KFC Yum Center

3/5(2 reviews)

Catch an event at KFC Yum Center during your trip to Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.

KFC Yum Center
Louisville Slugger Museum featuring interior views

Louisville Slugger Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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
Clock Tower in Louisville

University of Louisville

3/5(2 reviews)

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.

University of Louisville

Things to do

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

฿497
per adult
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: NuLu District Food and History Tour

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

฿4,005
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

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

฿621
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

฿854
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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!

ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!

฿776
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
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

Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

฿854
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
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Top hotels in Phoenix Hill

Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu

Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu

3.5 out of 5
710 E Jefferson Street Louisville KY
The price is ฿2,842 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿2,842
฿3,344 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (940 reviews)
The staff was extra helpful and pleasant

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu
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 ฿3,991 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
฿3,991
฿4,696 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,082 reviews)
Spacious room with a great view. Right in the heart of all the downtown action.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

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 ฿2,955 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
฿2,955
฿3,477 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,215 reviews)
Na

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

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 ฿5,790 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿5,790
฿6,813 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,791 reviews)
The hotel perfect! Staff were very helpful, it's in a great location, and the room was lovely. Having the Falls City Market downstairs is just the icing on the cake, it's a great spot to grab coffee or lunch.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Omni Louisville Hotel
Radisson Hotel Louisville North

Radisson Hotel Louisville North

3 out of 5
505 Marriott Drive Clarksville IN
The price is ฿1,887 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
฿1,887
฿2,133 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clarksville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (2,828 reviews)
Clean quiet close to Louisville plenry of parking

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

4 out of 5
4520 Poplar Level Rd Louisville KY
The price is ฿8,978 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
฿8,978
฿10,563 total
28 Mar - 29 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,872 reviews)
everything was good

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
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Other neighbourhoods around Phoenix Hill

Big Four Bridge across Ohio River between Louisville, Kentucky and Jeffersonville, Indiana

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.

East Market District
View of Skyline downtown Louisville

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
Landscape of Louisville

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
Home in the Highlands Neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky.

Highlands

While there might not be top attractions in Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.

Highlands
Built in 1865, by a German immigrant, this house survived a flood in 1937 and was set to be razed 1953 to make room for the expansion of the city dump. The facade was saved and now is plopped in the middle of a road.

Butchertown

While visiting Butchertown, you might make a stop by sights like Lynn Family Stadium and Thomas Edison House.

Butchertown
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Shelby Park

Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Landward House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Shelby Park

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