Portland, KY
Louisville

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.

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

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

ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!

Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Portland Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"Great hotel. Would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on May 29, 2026

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Excellent customer service. I strongly recommend this Hotel. Specially Marcos at the front desk. He had a great customer service."
Reviewed on May 29, 2026

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
"We like this hotel because we can walk to the Derby Dinner Playhouse!"
Reviewed on May 29, 2026

Omni Louisville Hotel
"Hotel and staff are amazing!"
Reviewed on May 29, 2026

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
"Very comfortable and clean room. Perfect start to our vacation"
Reviewed on May 29, 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 May 27, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Portland

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.

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.

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.

East Market District
While there might not be top attractions in East Market District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field.

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.

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.
