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Louisville

Sculptor Jeptha Barnard Bright Jr. and his wife.
Sculptor Jeptha Barnard Bright Jr. and his wife.
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.
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.

Popular places to visit

Sculptor Jeptha Barnard Bright Jr. and his wife.

Cave Hill Cemetery

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

Cave Hill Cemetery
Ky Derby festival balloon glow.

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 lively festivals 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
Panorama Ohio River waterway riverboats and bridges leading to heart of downtown Louisville KY

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.

KFC Yum Center
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 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

Things to do

Bourbon Bottle Hall selfie!

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

฿503
per adult
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories

Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories

฿472
per traveller
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

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

฿629
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Like other US cities with early French influence, Louisville is a city where the fleur-de-lis lives on! You'll find this symbol in abundance in Old Louisville.

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

฿786
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Explore Old Louisville's highlights and hidden pedestrian-only walking alleys like Belgravia Court on this introduction to the heart of the Victorian neighborhood.

The Best of Old Louisville: 60-Minute PRIVATE Guided Walking Tour

฿1,573
per adult
The Best of Old Louisville: 60-Minute PRIVATE Guided Walking Tour
See parts of the city you probably wouldn't find on your own as your poet-guide regales you with stories of the scandals and scoundrels that shaped the River City.

The Misfits and Mayhem Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville

฿1,400
per adult
The Misfits and Mayhem Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville
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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 ฿3,541 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿3,541
฿4,167 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (888 reviews)
Friendly staff, clean rooms. Great place to stay.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 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 ฿4,146 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
฿4,146
฿4,878 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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! (3,996 reviews)
Rooms were very clean, staff was so very nice and the food at their restaurants was very good.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 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 ฿3,116 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿3,116
฿3,667 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (1,118 reviews)
Great staff!

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Radisson Hotel Louisville North

Radisson Hotel Louisville North

3 out of 5
505 Marriott Drive Clarksville IN
The price is ฿1,817 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿1,817
฿2,054 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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. ...
6.8/10 (2,742 reviews)
It was nice and clean and welcoming staff

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Omni Louisville Hotel

Omni Louisville Hotel

4 out of 5
400 S. 2nd Street Louisville KY
The price is ฿4,630 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿4,630
฿5,447 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (1,763 reviews)
Clean rooms and courteous staff!

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Omni Louisville Hotel
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
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! (1,771 reviews)
The hotel is very clean and quiet. We did not eat at either restaurant this stay. We did gamble a little. The bed was comfortable. The room was clean. The shower and bathroom were spacious. We liked that it was an adult only hotel. We would stay here again.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

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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
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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
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 Mid City Mall Shopping Center.

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 Broadway Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Shelby Park

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