Southern Indiana Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Southern Indiana

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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
Louisville Science Center which includes outdoor art

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.

West Main Historic District
Conrad Caldwell House showing 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 and Asia Institute Crane House while in the area.

Old Louisville
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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
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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.

Phoenix Hill
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Butchertown

While visiting Butchertown, you might make a stop by sights like Lynn Family Stadium and Louisville Waterfront Park.

Butchertown
Bally’s Evansville Casino & Hotel
Bally’s Evansville Casino & Hotel
3 out of 5
421 NW Riverside Drive, Evansville, IN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$124 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$124
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Evansville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
"We stay there quite often. Always friendly staff. Very attentive and accommodating. Deana&Dave"

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2024

Bally’s Evansville Casino & Hotel
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
3 out of 5
505 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, IN
The price is AU$138 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
AU$138
per night
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clarksville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the convenient parking and the clean ...
6.8/10 (1,220 reviews)
"Always had a great experience we use it everytime we have been in town over the last few years."

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2024

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Hyatt Place Evansville
Hyatt Place Evansville
3 out of 5
202 Se 2nd St, Evansville, IN
The price is AU$201 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$201
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Evansville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (556 reviews)
"We stayed there for the April 8th 2024 Solar Eclipse. They were late letting us check in , but understandable as there were so many people leaving and checking in the, the rooms could not be cleaned fast enough. Staff was nice, the let us park in the lot early so we could go ahead and watch event ..."

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2024

Hyatt Place Evansville
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The Villas at French Lick Springs
The Villas at French Lick Springs
3 out of 5
8718 W State Road 56, French Lick, IN
Stay at this 3-star condo in French Lick. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions French Lick Casino and Indiana Railway Museum ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (139 reviews)
Love French Lick
"The unit is huge. As described. The staff was accommodating and friendly. Great location and beautiful surroundings"

Reviewed on 20 Apr. 2024

The Villas at French Lick Springs
6BD - Riverfront Home w/ Gorgeous Views
6BD - Riverfront Home w/ Gorgeous Views
Jeffersonville
Stay at this vacation home in Jeffersonville. Enjoy WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Louisville Waterfront Park and Mall St. Matthews ...
9/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
Back for another year
"Our family goes to the National Farm Machinery Show and Tractor Pulls every year. We have stayed 2 years in this house on the river, it has a beautiful view, the house is very nice and host very easy to work with."

Reviewed on 20 Feb. 2024

6BD - Riverfront Home w/ Gorgeous Views
John's cabin
John's cabin
French Lick
Stay at this cabin in French Lick. Enjoy a water park, a garden, and barbecue grills. Popular attractions French Lick Casino and Indiana Railway Museum are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay at John’s Cabin
"We booked John’s Cabin because it was in the path of totality for the Great American Eclipse on April 8, 2024. The cabin is small but worked well for the two of us and it easily accommodated friends that visited for the day. The steps to the loft bedroom were challenging and Billie offered to make ..."

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2024

John's cabin
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Popular places to visit

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Holiday World and Splashin' Safari

Every day is a holiday at this fun-filled combination theme park and water park, where visitors of all ages can explore roller coasters, raft rides and wave pools.

Holiday World and Splashin' Safari
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Kentucky Exposition Center

During your trip, find out what's happening in Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention centre in Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.

Kentucky Exposition Center
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Churchill Downs

Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.

Churchill Downs
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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
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Louisville Waterfront Park

Explore the great outdoors at Louisville Waterfront Park, a lovely green space in Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.

Louisville Waterfront Park
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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 Zoo

Activities

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Bloomington Scavenger Hunt: Scenic Southern Indiana

AU$19
Per adult
Bloomington Scavenger Hunt: Scenic Southern Indiana
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