Hawthorne
Louisville
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.
Things to do
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours
Top hotels in Hawthorne
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Great service and excellent accommodations!!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
Everything was perfect. The ONLY one downside was that I asked for a late check out and on the website it was posted one amount, but the attendant told me something different. It still worked out, BUT THE HOTEL WAS AMAZING. Definitely will return
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
El personal fue amable y la habitation en buenas conditioned
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Louisville Fair and Expo
Perfect
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
The Brown Hotel
Awesome staff!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hawthorne
Watterson Park
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Watterson Park. You might consider stopping by TG&G Indoor Rannge while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
St. Matthews
St. Matthews is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mall St. Matthews and Saint Matthews Pavilion Shopping Center.
Cherokee Triangle
While there might not be top attractions in Cherokee Triangle, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
Tyler Park
While Tyler Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
Highlands
While there might not be top attractions in Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Headliners Music Hall and Mid City Mall Shopping Center.
