Shawnee Travel Guide
Louisville
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 acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
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 lively bars while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Shawnee
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Very clean! Amazing hotel!
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The place was remodeled beautifully and clean.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Staff was friendly and helpful. We did take advantage of happy hour on site. Food was reasonably priced service was wonderful and food tasted great. We loved the indoor pool.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Quite and comfy bed
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Spotless, fabulous rooms. Had to have an accessible room. The shower was huge with a sturdy bath seat. Spotless bathroom. Very friendly staff. Really need valet parking considering how you parking is laid out. Luckily there was one handicap spot available otherwise I don't know how my wife a I would ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shawnee
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.
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.
Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ohio River Valley and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum 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.
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.
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.