West Main Historic District Travel Guide
Louisville
Visit West Main Historic District
Popular places to visit
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.
Fourth Street Live!
You can do some window-shopping at Fourth Street Live! during your visit to Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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.
Muhammad Ali Center
One of the world’s greatest boxers continues providing inspiration beyond the world of sport. Understand this superstar by visiting this center honoring him.
Belle of Louisville
For a nostalgic trip, cruise down a mighty river on this authentic steamboat that has carried tourists, tradesmen and cattle for over a century.
Top hotels in West Main Historic District
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
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
The room itself was almost perfect. We didn’t have any running hot water in the shower for our entire stay.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
21c Museum Hotel Louisville
Staff very helpful. Rooms are spacious and clean. Lobby exhibits unique and interesting. Hotel well situated in downtown to access popular tourist attractions. Enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Room was spotless
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Louisville
This is our second time staying at this hotel. The service is great and the rooms are clean. It's close to everything. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Main Historic District
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.
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
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Market District and surrounding area, you can visit Nulu Market Place and Thomas Edison House.
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.
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.
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.
