Downtown Louisville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Louisville Slugger Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Louisville Slugger Museum during your travels in Louisville. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Fourth Street Live!
You can do some window-shopping at Fourth Street Live! during your visit to Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Whiskey Row
Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Muhammad Ali Center
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Muhammad Ali Center during your travels in Louisville. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Belle of Louisville
Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Belle of Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
Frazier International History Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Frazier International History Museum during your trip to Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown Louisville
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Rooms were very clean, staff was so very nice and the food at their restaurants was very good.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Clean rooms and courteous staff!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
Super nice staff! Clean rooms! Great amenities!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu
A very cleverly designed hotel - great thought went into everything. The hear/a/c control need help (we needed the really friendly/helpful maintenance guy) and the lights could be brighter. But really well done.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Great staff, Clean comfortable rooms. Convenient for our purpose. Great breakfast.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
The Brown Hotel
Staff was incredibly kind and helpful. Hotel is beautiful!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Louisville
Phoenix Hill
While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Thomas Edison House are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
West Main Historic District
A noteworthy feature of West Main Historic District is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Frazier International History Museum and Louisville Slugger Museum.
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.
Butchertown
While visiting Butchertown, you might make a stop by sights like Lynn Family Stadium and Thomas Edison House.
Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ohio River Valley and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum while in the area.
