California Travel Guide
Louisville
Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention centre in 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.
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.
University of Louisville
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Louisville during your travels in Louisville. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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.
Top hotels in California
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Was great for a girls night close to 4th St Live & the YUM Center
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Breakfast is terrible and other guests were very disruptive making causing issues with my sleep. Don’t recommend.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
The hotel and rooms were clean and beautiful. The pool area was very nice and unique. Paying $10 for slow WiFi is a little ridiculous. Tried to order room service at 9pm (closes at 9:30) left a message as instructed and never received a call back. If it is gonna stop taking calls at 9 then just state ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Room is clean. However, we are not offered any room upgrade. Thanks.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
The lobby area seems clean but once we were back to our room it was a different story. Smells of nicotine, weed, and wet dog- beds were comfortable but definitely overall dirty vibe. Not a typical radisson, definitely would not stay again.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Breakfast was excellent. Staff was great and helpful. Valet parking requirement was a bit expensive but all the valet staff were great and worked very hard. Only a minor issue with a large bug showing up in our bathroom.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
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West Main Historic District
A noteworthy feature of West Main Historic District is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Frazier International History Museum and Louisville Slugger Museum.
Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Ohio River Valley while in the area.
Downtown Louisville
Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Broadway Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Smoketown Jackson
Though Smoketown Jackson may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Louisville Palace and Nulu Market Place.
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.
