Hawthorne
Louisville
Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening at Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's great live music 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.
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 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 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.
Whiskey Row
Find out about the history of Louisville when you spend time at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Kentucky Derby Museum - Admission with Guided Track Visit
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Kentucky Derby Museum General Admission Ticket
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Top hotels in Hawthorne
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Very clean room. However the landline hotel room phones did not work so you couldn’t call the front desk. Also there was no microwave. Overall very nice hotel and staff.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
One night stay. All good
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
Beautiful hotel! So large with so many amenities. Restaurant with really good food, coffee shop, pastries shop, breakfast and lunch sandwich shop and a convenient grocery store. Room was very clean and comfortable and service staff were so friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
The phone in the room didn't work couldn't call the front desk, had trouble using the wifi, other than that it was a good stay
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Loved everything about it
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Nice big rooms
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hawthorne
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.
Poplar Level
While visiting Poplar Level, you might make a stop by sights like Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern.
Deer Park
Though Deer Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern.
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.
Highlands
Highlands might not have many top sights, but Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
