Russell 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 lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
Fourth Street Live!
You can do some window-shopping at Fourth Street Live! during your visit to Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
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 Russell
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Room nice and clean. But staff was unprofessional. Upon check in desk staff did not speak except to say “Name?” And then when handed key just pointed at the room number. We needed sheets and pillow for pull out. Called. We’re told it would be sent right up. Waited 25 minutes called again. Told it ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Staff and how clean the place was. But love all the restaurants inside the hotel.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Room was very clean and roomy....
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Everyone helped a lot and was very nice
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
The room was clean, staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
Unfortunately, the hotel is located directly across from a nightclub, and the excessive noise from the loud music made it very difficult to get any rest.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Russell
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.
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.
Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Ohio River Valley while in the area.
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 Thomas Edison House 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 Thomas Edison House.
