East Market District Travel Guide
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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 theatre scene and lively festivals.
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 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.
Fourth Street Live!
You can do some window-shopping at Fourth Street Live! during your visit to Louisville. Experience the area's entertainment choices and lively festivals.
Activities
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours
The Best of Old Louisville: 60-Minute PRIVATE Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best East Market District Hotel Deals
Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu
Great location and price During a winter storm they were allowing some homeless into the lobby to get warm and get pastries and coffee- I thought that was nice
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel Genevieve part of JdV by Hyatt
Great location. Clean. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
AC Hotel Louisville Downtown
Yes, hotel is located right in the middle of many unique restaurants, boutiques, plenty of shopping, wonderful.\nCuban restaurant ten steps away
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Duke Hotel
Clean room, great set up, it’s super convenient
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Stellar Suites
Easy check in and check out process and very convenient location.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hancock House
Room was clean. Didn't know I needed to supply my own tissues. The noise from the street Thursday and Friday nights was horrific. Cars and or motorcycles squealed and roared at bedtime. I called the police complaint line because there are a lot of people living in that neighborhood. Also, the toilet ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around East Market District
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.
Butchertown
While visiting Butchertown, you might make a stop by sights like Lynn Family Stadium and Thomas Edison House.
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.
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.
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.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Landward House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
