Russell 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 lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
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 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 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.
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.
Activities
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
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
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Russell Hotel Deals
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
We love staying at the Galt house for the views, large rooms, and close proximity to events down town. However, I have felt for a while now that the staff could use some retraining. No one ever seems particularly friendly. We like to stay in the main tower, I always specify this when booking, and ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The staff here was very nice. I asked if there was a free breakfast, and to my surprise the clerk offered me a free breakfast coupon for each of us the next day. My husband and I are on weird diets, so we had to contrive a breakfast, but the staff was helpful in that. The free breakfast was not typically ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Eric was a great help! Eric helped me to exact room I was wanting to have. High floor room with a river! It was absolutely perfect! Thank you again Eric!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
The young lady at the desk, working 3rd shift I assume was awesome, above and beyond. Everything was top teir
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Louisville Fair and Expo
Great staff
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Nice rooms and good price for Louisville area
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Russell
West Main Historic District
A noteworthy feature of West Main Historic District is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Frazier International History Museum and Louisville Slugger Museum.
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.
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.
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.
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.
