Portland, KY
Louisville
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Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention center in Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals 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.
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.
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.
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
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Portland Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"Great affordable place to stay"
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Beautiful hotel. Clean and spacious rooms. Right in the middle of everything! Just walk! Easy drive to Churchill Downs."
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
"For one of the best It lacks alot. The customer service agents at the font did not know much about the city. Also there is no market place to pick up water or any where to shop if you forgot anything"
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
"Room was great, clean, spacious, and comfy. The staff is amazing very helpful. The restaurant and bar are so nice and priced fair. I love the view of a pond. The pools are both great and well maintained would recommend to anyone!!!"
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
"Spacious clean room, with extra amenities. Casino was smoke free and very open."
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
"I'd suggest avoiding the interior rooms that overlook the inside of the building. Very dark."
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026
Where to stay in Portland
Downtown Louisville
A noteworthy feature of Downtown Louisville is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.
Jeffersontown
Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Bluegrass Indoor Karting while you're in town.
St. Matthews
St. Matthews is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mall St. Matthews and Saint Matthews Pavilion Shopping Center.
Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Ohio River Valley while you're in town.
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.
