East Market District Travel Guide
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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 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.
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.
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
Kentucky Derby Museum - Admission with Guided Track Visit
Top hotels in East Market District
Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu
"Great stay, clean big room, nice staff. Good price and good location."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Genevieve part of JdV by Hyatt
"Adorable rooms and great spaces in the lobby to work."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
AC Hotel Louisville Downtown
"I was 2 nights, everything was so smooth and easy, really good experience."
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Stellar Suites
The Duke Hotel
"Very clean, modern and stylish. Great location! Pillows and bed were comfortable and surprisingly the pillows were not mushy but pleasantly medium firm. It was a great stay!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"This hotel is wonderful. It was completely remodel in 2024 they said. Rooms were spscish and nice. All staff from shuttle, to front desk, to the eaters were very friendly. We stayed one night got there late bc of our flight but they still picked us up at airport to get us to the hotel and the guy ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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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.
