Houston Acres Travel Guide
Louisville
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Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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 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 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.
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.
Things to do
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Top hotels in Houston Acres
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"Close to event center. Well maintained. courteous personnel. Close to airport."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Nice hotel. First time staying there. Nice large, clean room. Offers many amenities. Nice breakfast option."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
"Charged me an extra day at checkout even though I payed and had the proof that I payed for all the nights I was there. Definitely won’t be staying at this hotel again if I’m in the area!"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
"Beautiful hotel! Everything about our stay was great from the pool to the cute food market attached We will be back!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
"Great"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Brown Hotel
"Location was great, staff were very friendly, try a Hot Brown in the café on the first floor!!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Houston Acres
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.
Middletown
Middletown is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Village Square Shopping Center and Eastgate Shopping Center.
Cherokee Triangle
While there might not be top attractions in Cherokee Triangle, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Historic Frankfort Avenue.
Tyler Park
While Tyler Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
Irish Hill
While Irish Hill isn't home to many top sights, Headliners Music Hall and Mellwood Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
