Park Hill Travel Guide
Louisville
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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 Park Hill

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Yes they were
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The location is fantastic for walking downtown. Great staff and we felt very welcome.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Breakfast buffet was par. Not great, not horrible. 22 bucks a person no other choice than buffet that day.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Omni Louisville Hotel
We stay at the Omni every year for Thunder over Louisville.. wouldn’t imagine staying any other place
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Comfortable, easy access, great location.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

The Brown Hotel
The hotel has a great history and the lobby is beautiful, however, the term "faded glory" is best to describe the place now. It needs work. The hotel is not located in a very good area with bums passed out on the sidewalk and lots of homeless wandering around. The room was just ok. Certainly not ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Park Hill

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.

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.

University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.
