Russell, 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 lively festivals and acclaimed art scene.

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.

Fourth Street Live!
You can do some window-shopping at Fourth Street Live! during your stay in Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.
Things to do

Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit

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

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

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

Louisville: Photoshoot Walking Tour with Pictures

Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Russell Hotel Deals

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Room nice and clean. But staff was unprofessional. Upon check in desk staff did not speak except to say “Name?” And then when handed key just pointed at the room number. We needed sheets and pillow for pull out. Called. We’re told it would be sent right up. Waited 25 minutes called again. Told it ...
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Omni Louisville Hotel
Staff and how clean the place was. But love all the restaurants inside the hotel.
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Room was very clean and roomy....
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Everyone helped a lot and was very nice
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
The room was clean, staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
Unfortunately, the hotel is located directly across from a nightclub, and the excessive noise from the loud music made it very difficult to get any rest.
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Russell

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.

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 Thomas Edison House are some notable places to visit nearby.

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 Thomas Edison House.
