East Market District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Kentucky Exposition Center

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.

Kentucky Exposition Center
Churchill Downs showing land animals and horse riding as well as a small group of people

Churchill Downs

Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.

Churchill Downs
Louisville Slugger Museum showing interior views

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 Slugger Museum
Louisville Zoo

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.

Louisville Zoo
Louisville Mega Cavern which includes caves

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 Mega Cavern
Whiskey Row

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.

Whiskey Row

Activities

Louisville: NuLu District Food and History Tour

Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District

AU$195
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Louisville: 3-hour Walking Bourbon Food Tour with Food Pairings

Louisville: 3-hour Walking Bourbon Food Tour with Food Pairings

AU$271
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Louisville: 3-hour Walking Bourbon Food Tour with Food Pairings
3-Hour Private Food and Bourbon Walking Tour in Louisville

Louisville: Private Guided Food, Bourbon & History Walking Tour

AU$535
per adult
Louisville: Private Guided Food, Bourbon & History Walking Tour
Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour

Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour

AU$48
per adult
Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

AU$30
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

AU$23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best East Market District Hotel Deals

Hotel Genevieve part of JdV by Hyatt

Hotel Genevieve part of JdV by Hyatt

4 out of 5
730 E Market St, Louisville, KY
The price is AU$243 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$243
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (969 reviews)
Surprisingly great visit
"Stayed here for a couples weekend away. Hotel is fabulous, and there's so much to do nearby that we didn't even need our vehicle all weekend. Had an absolute great time and can't wait to visit again."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Hotel Genevieve part of JdV by Hyatt
Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu

Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu

3 out of 5
240 South Hancock Street, Louisville, KY
The price is AU$182 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$182
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"Room was clean, area was decent not much around. Breakfast could be better but wasn't bad. Room cleaners were cool. Only real complaint, is that parking is rough. Its either paid parking or park on the street. Never paid to park at a hotel I paid to stay at before, I found that a bit ridiculous. ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu
Stellar Suites

Stellar Suites

4.5 out of 5
822 E Market St, Louisville, KY
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and in-room massages. Popular attractions Whiskey Row and KFC ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews)
"It was so adorable and a great location!"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

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Stellar Suites
Hancock House

Hancock House

3 out of 5
601 East Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center are ...
8/10 Very Good! (241 reviews)
"Very nice apartment near the NuLu district. Lots of great restaurants and coffee shops. Free parking which was great too. Somewhat confusing on my credit card statement, since they charged twice for half the amount. Total was fine, but confusing."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

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Hancock House
AC Hotel Louisville Downtown

AC Hotel Louisville Downtown

3.5 out of 5
727 East Market Street, Louisville, KY
The price is AU$219 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$219
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (578 reviews)
"Very nice!"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

AC Hotel Louisville Downtown
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4 out of 5
140 North Fourth Street, Louisville, KY
The price is AU$256 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
AU$256
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,644 reviews)
"Hated that the pool was closed for the season and there wasnt a microwave in the room, but room service was fast and amazing, the room was HUGE and super clean, everyone was so nice!! Already talking about booking again!!"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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Other neighbourhoods around East Market District

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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.

Phoenix Hill
Louisville which includes street scenes and signage as well as a small group of people

Downtown Louisville

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.

Downtown Louisville
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Butchertown

While visiting Butchertown, you might make a stop by sights like Lynn Family Stadium and Thomas Edison House.

Butchertown
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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.

Smoketown Jackson
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Highlands

While there might not be top attractions in Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.

Highlands
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Germantown

Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.

Germantown

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