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 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 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.
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 Old Louisville
Hotel Louisville
Parking is easy, security is great, breakfast was much better this time and staff is always great. Property needs renovations but I will always stay here when in town cause everything else is great
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport
This motel was a major disappointment given the rating on this app and name. It's not a very secure location. And next to a very sketchy weekly motel with encampments in the parking lot. My room had a large hole in the carpet, the bathroom sink had drainage issues, and the telephone was dead / nonfunctional. ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The breakfast could’ve been better. I wished I ordered something instead of doing the buffet
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Rooms were clean and we got upgraded to a suite for not a lot more money. We ate at the Down One Bourbon Bar, and they were very short-staffed so we waited a long time for a server to help us, but once we were waited on the food and drinks were good.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Provide suggestions on must see places while in the city
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
My stay in Room 317 certainly left a lot to be desired. The carpet is stained with bleach and you can see it as soon as you enter the room. There is a water sound in the room that persists all day and night, and when you alert the staff of the issue they act like they’re concerned and going to do ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Louisville
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ulmer Stadium and Speed Art Museum.
Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
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.
