Old Louisville Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Old Louisville
Popular places to visit

Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
Learn about history as you tour this magnificent mansion in the surroundings of a busy metropolis. Be alert for its alleged supernatural hosts.
Historic Old Louisville Visitors Center
Historic Old Louisville Visitors Center is just one of the places to see in Louisville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Old Louisville Dog Run
After visiting Old Louisville Dog Run, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Louisville. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Asia Institute Crane House
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Asia Institute Crane House in Louisville. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Louisville Auto Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Louisville Auto Museum during your trip to Louisville. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Landward House
You can learn about the history of Louisville with a trip to Landward House. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Activities

Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

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 Old Louisville Hotel Deals

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Great view / clean rooms
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
The bartenders were awesome!
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Omni Louisville Hotel
This is the second time i've been to Louisville, first time at Omni. I think i prefer this place over the other place i stayed at last time. Although parking cost about 20 a night there, its conveniently behind the hotel. fairly easy to walk to. Might be a bit far for anyone that has a disability. ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Perfect for trip with kids to science center and slugger museum.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Hotel was very clean and staff were so friendly! We will definitely go back again!
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Quick overnight for a hospital stay the next day. It's an older hotel that is super basic. It does have a nice looking pool and restaurant/bar area. Rooms are very basic, coffee maker, tv, fridge. There are several wings which make it a long haul from the front door to the rooms. We stayed here because ...
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Louisville

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.

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.

Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.

Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Speed Art Museum and Freedom Hall.

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.

Downtown Louisville
Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Ohio River Valley and Whiskey Row.
