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 art galleries 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.
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 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.
Whiskey Row
Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Things to do
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Top hotels in California
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Room was in good shape; though, you can not open windows. It has a refrigerator and coffee maker. Beds were perfect for my family. Staff was excellent and helped us when requested.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
Excellent friendly staff
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Staff was very attentive and helpful. The room was clean but slightly dated. The drains were very slow and there was a slow leak from the shower faucet. Despite these minor issues it was a pleasent stay.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Hotel is top notch!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Wingate by Wyndham Louisville Fair and Expo
Good stay!!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around California
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
