Old Louisville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
Learn about history as you tour this magnificent mansion in the surroundings of a busy metropolis. Be alert for its alleged supernatural hosts.
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 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.
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 Mega Cavern
An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.
Top hotels in Old Louisville
Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport
Great
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast
Everything was copacetic... There were a few glitches upon entry but everything was handled extremely well by the staff. No complaints.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Staff, the bed in the suite was the most uncomfortable bed you can imagine. You laid down and sunk, your head and feet was in the air. Luckily we had a sofa sleeper as well. The week of Christmas we was here was great the bed sucked.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Amazing hotel! Always a great experience!
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
It was nice and clean and welcoming staff
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Awesoem
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Louisville
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.
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.
Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Du Pont Manual Stadium and Ulmer Stadium.
Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Du Pont Manual Stadium.
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.
