Visit Louisville: 2026 Travel Guide for Louisville, Kentucky

Where to stay in Louisville

Downtown Louisville

4/5(1,844 area reviews)

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.

Jeffersontown

Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Bluegrass Indoor Karting and Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center while you're in town.

Fairgrounds

While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.

Old Louisville

3.5/5(356 area reviews)

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.

St. Matthews

Major shopping destination with the fifth-largest mall in Kentucky, Mall St. Matthews, and smaller centers along Shelbyville Road. Don't miss the historic St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and Holy Trinity.

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.

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 great live music and lively festivals.

Churchill Downs

Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.

Panorama Ohio River waterway riverboats and bridges leading to heart of downtown Louisville KY

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.