West Main Historic District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Main Historic District
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Muhammad Ali Center
One of the world’s greatest boxers continues providing inspiration beyond the world of sport. Understand this superstar by visiting this center honoring him.
Belle of Louisville
For a nostalgic trip, cruise down a mighty river on this authentic steamboat that has carried tourists, tradesmen and cattle for over a century.
Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
Enjoy a pleasant night at the opera or attend a concert, live dance or stage production at this glass-fronted venue in downtown Louisville.
Louisville Science Center
Science is all around us, inescapable. Understand important elements of our world with a visit to this science center for all ages.
Activities
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best West Main Historic District Hotel Deals
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
10/10 best hotel in Louisville
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Omni Louisville Hotel
Matt was amazing . And the lady who checked me in!
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
The room was clean and pleasant. Did not care for the parking situation.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
I have been on a 10-year academic journey, studying, and needed a recharge. This was the perfect staycation. Everything was really very nice! Thank you.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row
The location of the hotel was great, right on Whiskey Row. Parking was convenient and relatively cheap ($23.00) compared to the other downtown hotels. The room was clean, contemporary and user friendly. The bed was super comfortable. One of the reasons we chose the Cambria was because of the Magnum ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
We did not have breakfast there, the bartender would not get the TV to change channels to a game we wanted to watch so we went back to our room with our food and ate it in our room and watch the game on the TV instead of sitting down there in the bar
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Main Historic District
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.
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.
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 Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field.
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.
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.
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.
