West Main Historic District Travel Guide
Louisville
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Popular places to visit
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.
Whiskey Row
Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Muhammad Ali Center
One of the world’s greatest boxers continues providing inspiration beyond the world of sport. Understand this superstar by visiting this center honoring him.
Belle of Louisville
For a nostalgic trip, cruise down a mighty river on this authentic steamboat that has carried tourists, tradesmen and cattle for over a century.
Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
Enjoy a pleasant night at the opera or attend a concert, live dance or stage production at this glass-fronted venue in downtown Louisville.
Louisville Science Center
Science is all around us, inescapable. Understand important elements of our world with a visit to this science center for all ages.
Things to do
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
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
Top hotels in West Main Historic District
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
great staff
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
Nice place
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Room was excellent, with refrigerator and microwave. AC adjusted perfectly. Great shower. Breakfast area spacious and inviting. Convenient self parking. Close walk to everywhere. Love it! And the price was great!
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
The rooms were spacious and well-maintained, with a clean and modern design. The location was convenient, close to several restaurants, and the staff were consistently friendly and helpful. The hotel also featured a pool, though it was on the smaller side—comfortable for about six children at most. ...
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row
Friendly service nice room
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
We did not have breakfast there, the bartender would not get the TV to change channels to a game we wanted to watch so we went back to our room with our food and ate it in our room and watch the game on the TV instead of sitting down there in the bar
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around West Main Historic District
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.
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.
East Market District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Market District and surrounding area, you can visit Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field.
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.
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.
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.
