Louisville
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Visit Louisville
Where to stay in Louisville

Downtown Louisville
A noteworthy feature of Downtown Louisville is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.

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.

Jeffersontown
Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Bluegrass Indoor Karting while you're in town.

Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.

Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Ohio River Valley and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum while you're in town.

Phoenix Hill
While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field are some notable places to visit nearby.

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan on going back to spend more time. Really enjoyed bar on bridge area. We weren’t able to stay for breakfast so I didn’t rate it.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The staff here was very nice. I asked if there was a free breakfast, and to my surprise the clerk offered me a free breakfast coupon for each of us the next day. My husband and I are on weird diets, so we had to contrive a breakfast, but the staff was helpful in that. The free breakfast was not typically ...
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Omni Louisville Hotel
Eric was a great help! Eric helped me to exact room I was wanting to have. High floor room with a river! It was absolutely perfect! Thank you again Eric!
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

The Bellwether Hotel
Clean room, history and location.
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

Hancock House
The apartment was so elegant with an antique vibe. It had high ceilings and lots of tall windows with drapes and blackout blinds. Modern stainless steel kitchen appliances. I really liked that it had an icemaker and lamps in every room. Besides the stairs you couldn’t hear the neighbors.The host ...
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

Stellar Suites
The check-in process was simple and easy, the room was spotless and had so many amenities.
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
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 lively festivals and acclaimed art scene.

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

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit

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

Louisville: Copper & Kings Distillery Tour and Tasting

Kentucky Derby Museum - Admission with Guided Track Visit



