Hawthorne
Louisville
Popular places to visit

Kentucky Exposition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention center in Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theater 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
Explore the campus of University of Louisville, during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theater 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

Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit

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

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

Kentucky Derby Museum - Admission with Guided Track Visit

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

Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Hawthorne

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Very nice staff! Clean room!
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
No photos available. No bathroom amenities. Door Dash was really expensive for the area.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Great stay! Very nice room
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Check in was a breeze. It was a little hike to the room. Pool area was clean. Bed was a good firm. There was 2 thick pillows and 2 thin pillows on each bed. It was clean and spacious.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Terrible.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

The Brown Hotel
so beautiful
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hawthorne

Poplar Level
While visiting Poplar Level, you might make a stop by sights like Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern.

St. Matthews
St. Matthews is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mall St. Matthews and Saint Matthews Pavilion Shopping Center.

Cherokee Triangle
When in Cherokee Triangle, you can plan a visit to Headliners Music Hall and Historic Frankfort Avenue, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Tyler Park
While Tyler Park isn't home to many top sights, Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place are some notable places to visit nearby.

Audubon
Though Audubon might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Freedom Hall and Highland Festival Grounds.

Irish Hill
When in Irish Hill, you can plan a visit to Headliners Music Hall and Mellwood Art Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.