Hawthorne Travel Guide
Louisville
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 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.
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
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Old Louisville Walking Tour Recommended by The New York Times! @ 4th and Ormsby
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Hawthorne
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Great view / clean rooms
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The bartenders were awesome!
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
This is the second time i've been to Louisville, first time at Omni. I think i prefer this place over the other place i stayed at last time. Although parking cost about 20 a night there, its conveniently behind the hotel. fairly easy to walk to. Might be a bit far for anyone that has a disability. ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Helpful and friendly staff. Great for families!
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Hotel was very clean and staff were so friendly! We will definitely go back again!
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Quick overnight for a hospital stay the next day. It's an older hotel that is super basic. It does have a nice looking pool and restaurant/bar area. Rooms are very basic, coffee maker, tv, fridge. There are several wings which make it a long haul from the front door to the rooms. We stayed here because ...
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hawthorne
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.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Cherokee Triangle
While there might not be top attractions in Cherokee Triangle, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Historic Frankfort Avenue.
Tyler Park
While Tyler Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Headliners Music Hall 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.
Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
