Shawnee 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 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.
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.
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 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
Bourbon Tour (03) : Buffalo Trace, Woodford, Four Roses, Wild Turkey, Other
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
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 Shawnee
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"This is nice, but older hotel.The room we had was not the cleanest, the rugs are filthy and bathroom floor was very dirty, stayed in West tower. The area and the views are beautiful, the hotel is huge and nice lobby, you have to pay for parking."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
"Room was comfortable but wear your walking shoes to get to your room. This hotel is hugh! Signage could be better for where the lobby is located, especially when you arrive in the evening. WiFi was not working. Electrical Plugs were not the greatest. Old!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
"Awesome Facility, Staff and Location. Great Market connected. Beautiful Pool"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
"I love this hotel and casino! The rooms were great and well-maintained. The casino was huge! The food choices were adequate."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Brown Hotel
"The Hotel it's self is beautiful inside. The outside needs some up keep. The main dining area had a very strong musty smell couldn't eat in there. Had a chef table experience, nice service but way over priced."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shawnee
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 Ohio River Valley and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum 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 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.
