Hawthorne Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
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 Hawthorne Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"Everything was amazing great experience!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"The staff was super friendly and the stay was very comfortable!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
"Staff was nice room smelled like smoke bed was hard as a rock did not sleep good kids running up and down the hallway a basketball tournament I guess 1:00 in the morning screaming up and down the house knocking on doors."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
"Great hotel! Hidden jewel."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
"The Omni is a great downtown option that is close to good restaurants and venues. It has a great place for drinks after the show, gym and breakfast options in the morning. the staff are excellent and very accommodating. You will not be disappointed using the Omni. Parking is tough, we use the valet ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Brown Hotel
"Wonderful! Classic Louisville place."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hawthorne
St. Matthews
St. Matthews is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mall St. Matthews and Saint Matthews Pavilion Shopping Center.
Cherokee Triangle
While there might not be top attractions in Cherokee Triangle, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Historic Frankfort Avenue.
Tyler Park
While Tyler Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.
Irish Hill
While Irish Hill isn't home to many top sights, Headliners Music Hall and Mellwood Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Du Pont Manual Stadium and Headliners Music Hall.
