Old Louisville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
Learn about history as you tour this magnificent mansion in the surroundings of a busy metropolis. Be alert for its alleged supernatural hosts.
Kentucky Exposition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention centre in Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals 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.
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.
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
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Top hotels in Old Louisville
Hotel Louisville
"The hotel was sketchy, old, needs a upgrade, the lady at the front desk rude, unfriendly, I asked a question and I felt like I bothered her. Parking lot scary needs more lighting. Room was okay heard a lot of noises all night. The whole vibe just didn't feel right. Inside the hotel stinky, for that ..."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport
"The room was very spacious and clean. The lobby area was also very clean ut what was very disturbing was the trash in the parking lot and even right in front of the entranceway. when I mentioned the trash the front desk clerk after checking me in immediately went outside and picked up the trash."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"One night stay next to airport, easy shuttle. Everything we needed to start our trip."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Beautiful hotel. Clean and spacious rooms. Right in the middle of everything! Just walk! Easy drive to Churchill Downs."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
"For one of the best It lacks alot. The customer service agents at the font did not know much about the city. Also there is no market place to pick up water or any where to shop if you forgot anything"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
"Clean room and bar"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Old Louisville
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
