Russell 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 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.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 Russell
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Room was remodeled, very nice and clean! Bed was Very comfy.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Clean
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Friendly staff, clean rooms, good food options
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
They were able to accommodate us even though we didn't get the room we reserved for the weekend for the same price and offered us a free upgrade for next time we book with them. My real only big complaint would be the bar. How are you in the bourbon capitol and can't make a Mule or even know how ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Friendly staff, very clean, room decor is very nice. Great stay! We will be back.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
Room was not ready at check in time. I had to wait till 7:00pm at night to check in and I had to call the hotel to check if room was ready. I was told house keeping didn’t turn over the keys
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Russell
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 KFC Yum Center and Frazier International History Museum.
Downtown Louisville
Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like KFC Yum Center and Whiskey Row.
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 KFC Yum Center and Louisville Palace.
Phoenix Hill
While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, KFC Yum Center and Nulu Market Place 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 KFC Yum Center and Nulu Market Place.
