California, KY
Louisville

Popular places to visit

Kentucky Exposition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention center in Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theater 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.

University of Louisville
Explore the campus of University of Louisville, during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

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.
Things to do

Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit

Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours

Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
California Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The breakfast could’ve been better. I wished I ordered something instead of doing the buffet
Reviewed on May 5, 2026

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Clean room. Great selection of restaurants. Conveniently located.
Reviewed on May 8, 2026

Omni Louisville Hotel
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Provide suggestions on must see places while in the city
Reviewed on May 4, 2026

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Very clean, great service. Hotel is outdated and bathrooms need work. Bathroom paint was chipping and lots of poorly executed repairs. the pool was heavily chlorinated and while my little daughter was sweaming, a guy came and dumped a ton of shock saying it was safe when I asked him what he poured. ...
Reviewed on May 8, 2026

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
I didn't it there but, the hotel was very clean and well managed.
Reviewed on May 8, 2026

The Brown Hotel
Service was horrible, the room condition was poor, and we were charged twice for parking and room service.
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Other neighborhoods around California

West Main Historic District
Boasting the largest collection of cast iron façades outside New York's SoHo district, this historic area features "Museum Row" with attractions like the Louisville Slugger Museum and Muhammad Ali Center.

Old Louisville
Boasting Victorian architecture and the highest concentration of stained glass windows in residential homes, Old Louisville offers a walkable neighborhood with pedestrian-only streets, diverse dining options, and attractions like Central Park and the Conrad-Caldwell House.

Downtown Louisville
Explore "Museum Row" in the West Main District, catch a game at Louisville Slugger Field, or stroll across the pedestrian-only Big Four Bridge. Enjoy diverse attractions, restaurants, and the Louie Link skywalk.

Shelby Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shelby Park and surrounding area, you can visit Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum.

Smoketown Jackson
While there might not be top attractions in Smoketown Jackson, you can explore the larger area and discover places 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.
