East Market District, KY
Louisville
Visit East Market District
Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening at Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to 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.
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.
Things to do
Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours
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
East Market District Hotel Deals
Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu
"Great stay, clean big room, nice staff. Good price and good location."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Hotel Genevieve part of JdV by Hyatt
"Adorable rooms and great spaces in the lobby to work."
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
AC Hotel Louisville Downtown
"Great staff"
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Stellar Suites
"There are NO STAFF ON SITE. I was on tour, which means we often check in after midnight, after a show. It terrified me to arrive at the hotel to find that I needed a security code to gain entrance, a code that was buried deep within several looooong messages from the hotel. At 3am, I am standing ..."
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
The Duke Hotel
"Very clean, modern and stylish. Great location! Pillows and bed were comfortable and surprisingly the pillows were not mushy but pleasantly medium firm. It was a great stay!"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"The large area around the indoor pool made it attractive. There is a lot of glass around the area which gives the effect of an outdoor pool. The desk employees were very helpful. We enjoyed our breakfast at Al's large restaurant. The server helped us start our day with her upbeat personality."
Reviewed on May 21, 2026
Other neighborhoods around East Market District
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.
Butchertown
While visiting Butchertown, you might make a stop by sights like Lynn Family Stadium and Mellwood Art Center.
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.
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.
Highlands
Highlands might not have many top sights, but Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Irish Hill
When in Irish Hill, you can plan a visit to Headliners Music Hall and Mellwood Art Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
