West Main Historic District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Louisville Science Center featuring outdoor art
Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts which includes modern architecture
Louisville Science Center which includes signage
Belle of Louisville showing a bay or harbour and a ferry
Louisville Slugger Museum featuring outdoor art

Popular places to visit

Louisville Slugger Museum showing interior views

Louisville Slugger Museum

4/5(1 review)

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
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 lively bars while you're in the area.

Whiskey Row
Muhammad Ali Center which includes modern architecture and night scenes

Muhammad Ali Center

5/5(1 review)

One of the world’s greatest boxers continues providing inspiration beyond the world of sport. Understand this superstar by visiting this center honoring him.

Muhammad Ali Center
Belle of Louisville which includes a bay or harbour and a ferry as well as a small group of people

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.

Belle of Louisville
Frazier International History Museum which includes interior views

Frazier International History Museum

Get to know Louisville with a visit to this esteemed museum. It’s a great spot for social interaction as well.

Frazier International History Museum
Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts

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.

Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts

Activities

Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour

Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour

AU$40
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$31
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Louisville: NuLu District Food and History Tour

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

AU$198
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour

Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail

AU$100
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & Ghost Tour w/Cocktail
Louisville: Photoshoot Walking Tour with Pictures

Louisville: Photoshoot Walking Tour with Pictures

AU$84
per adult
Louisville: Photoshoot Walking Tour with Pictures
Bourbon Bottle Hall selfie!

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

AU$24
per adult
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
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Our pick of the best West Main Historic District Hotel Deals

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4 out of 5
140 North Fourth Street, Louisville, KY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$231 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$231
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (3,514 reviews)
"Comfy beds, convenient location, and dining options"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Omni Louisville Hotel

Omni Louisville Hotel

4 out of 5
400 S. 2nd Street, Louisville, KY
The price is AU$288 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$288
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,553 reviews)
"Enjoyed the hotel!"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Omni Louisville Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
800 W Market St, Louisville, KY
The price is AU$149 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$149
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,517 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. The hotel room was clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly. The hotel was conveniently located in walking distance to the Louisville Slugger and and other museums. Great area!"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown

Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown

4 out of 5
501 South Fourth Street, Louisville, KY
The price is AU$229 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$229
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice hotel. Very courteous staff. The most convenient thing is that there is a CVS on the bottom floor of the hotel"

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Homewood Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown, KY

Homewood Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown, KY

3 out of 5
635 W Market St, Louisville, KY
The price is AU$214 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$214
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was nice. The only surprise with this property was the parking prices 27 or 29 per day."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Homewood Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown, KY
Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row

Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row

3 out of 5
120 SOUTH FLOYD ST, Louisville, KY
Fully refundable
The price is AU$175 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$175
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Very close to whiskey row and plenty of distilleries. Friendly staff made good recommendations for local restaurants. Will definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row
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Other neighbourhoods around West Main Historic District

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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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
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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 Thomas Edison House.

East Market District
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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
Conrad Caldwell House featuring signage and heritage elements

Old Louisville

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Asia Institute Crane House while in the area.

Old Louisville
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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.

Shelby Park

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