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.
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 Mega Cavern
An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.
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.
Whiskey Row
Find out about the history of Louisville when you spend time at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Louisville: Photoshoot Walking Tour with Pictures
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Sushi Making Cooking Class With Local Chef in Louisville
Portland Hotel Deals
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Very accommodating, we checked in early, Ava even wrote down what elevator to take to sizzle from our room. All staff was professional and appeared happy. If I come back to Louisville I will definitely be stay here.
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
We stay here when we are attending events at the expo center and are always pleased!
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
Really nice hotel, beautiful decor and clean rooms.
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Room was excellent, with refrigerator and microwave. AC adjusted perfectly. Great shower. Breakfast area spacious and inviting. Convenient self parking. Close walk to everywhere. Love it! And the price was great!
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Affordable and luxurious
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Clean room, lovely lobby and derby aesthetic was so nice! Fun to have the casino onsite and multiple bars and restaurants! Oliver’s was amazing! Will definitely be back!
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025
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.
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.
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.
