Russell Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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 acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
KFC Yum Center
Catch an event at KFC Yum Center during your trip to Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
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.
University of Louisville
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Louisville during your travels in Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
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.
Activities
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours
The Best of Old Louisville: 60-Minute PRIVATE Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Russell Hotel Deals
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Room was spacious and clean. The staff was very quick to respond to the our needs
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
We were here for an archery tournament. Everything went very smooth with checking in and checking out. Definitely check out Al's Table. Lisa is the best waitress I think we have ever had.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Property amazing
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
I don’t stay there and they took money off my card
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Excellent. Beautiful place.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Everything was perfect clean great customer service soon as you walk through the door it smelled amazing nice and clean amazing customer service checkin was nice and easy .. room was very nice and clean. Manger reception was awesome as well . The free breakfast was amazing! Definitely a 5 star ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 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 Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Ohio River Valley 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 Thomas Edison House 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 Thomas Edison House.
