East Market District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
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
Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in East Market District
Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu
Staff were friendly, room was nice, but the pool was ice cold and breakfast could have been improved. However overall, nice place to stay.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Genevieve part of JdV by Hyatt
Clean beautiful and romantic
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
AC Hotel Louisville Downtown
Staff was very helpful in check-in process. Room was modern and clean. Area has a lot of dining and entertainment options Enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hancock House
The apartment was so elegant with an antique vibe. It had high ceilings and lots of tall windows with drapes and blackout blinds. Modern stainless steel kitchen appliances. I really liked that it had an icemaker and lamps in every room. Besides the stairs you couldn’t hear the neighbors.The host ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Stellar Suites
The check-in process was simple and easy, the room was spotless and had so many amenities.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Staff was very courteous even during such busy time, the room exceeded our expectations, the amenities were awesome with the refrigerator and 2 bathrooms it was a great stay.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around East Market District
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.
Butchertown
While visiting Butchertown, you might make a stop by sights like Lynn Family Stadium and Mellwood Art Center.
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.
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.
Highlands
While there might not be top attractions in Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Mid City Mall Shopping Center.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
