East Market District 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 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.
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
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Louisville during your travels in Louisville. Experience the area's great live music 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
Bourbon Tour (03) : Buffalo Trace, Woodford, Four Roses, Wild Turkey, Other
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Buffalo Trace,Four Roses,Woodford,Bulleit Frontier/Stitzel, Castle&Key or Jeptha
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in East Market District
Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu
Breakfast, having a fridgr and closeness to kicc was the best part of this hotel. It was dirt, ait didnt work, tv didnt work aink was clogged. Black hair every where stauns on chairs etc
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Genevieve part of JdV by Hyatt
I had booked Hotel Genevieve for our family to stay bur only ended up sending my husband and daughter due to a prom conflict, but they both came home raving about the look of the hotel, and everything that was offered close by!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
AC Hotel Louisville Downtown
It was centrally located. There were plenty restaurants, distilleries, etc. within walking distance.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
The Duke Hotel
Stellar Suites
We did not cook but looked ready for use.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Breakfast staff were very friendly but breakfast bar didn't open until about 7:30 due to some equipment problems
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Market District
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.
Butchertown
While visiting Butchertown, you might make a stop by sights like Lynn Family Stadium and Mellwood Art Center.
Downtown Louisville
Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.
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.
Highlands
While there might not be top attractions in Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places 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.
