Phoenix Hill

Louisville

Sculptor Jeptha Barnard Bright Jr. and his wife.
Sculptor Jeptha Barnard Bright Jr. and his wife.
Eleanor Peaslee died, her surviving sisters thought a family tomb beneath a granite sphinx would be a fitting tribute. So, they sold one of their summer cottages and commissioned the work. However, the infatuation with Egyptian architecture was apparently a passing fancy. When the sisters' time to move on from this life had come, they were interred elsewhere.
What's in a name? Well, oddly enough, at Cave Hill Cemetery, there's a hill, with a cave. A natural spring spills forth from this 246 ft deep cave. Standing upright, the cave could be explored for about 100ft. No, it's not allowed... There is a colony of bats that inhabit the cave. Bats pouring from a cave at dusk in a cemetery would be quite a visual.
This man, Harry Leon Collins, held a job I didn't even know existed. He was the corporate magician for Frito Lay. This statue was sculpted by fellow Kentuckian and eternal neighbor at Cave Hill Cemetery, Barney Bright.

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Sculptor Jeptha Barnard Bright Jr. and his wife.

Cave Hill Cemetery

Enjoy a stop at Cave Hill Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Cave Hill Cemetery
Kentucky Exposition Center

Kentucky Exposition Center

4/5(1 review)

Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.

Kentucky Exposition Center
Churchill Downs showing land animals and horseriding as well as a small group of people

Churchill Downs

4/5(4 reviews)

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

Churchill Downs
Louisville Slugger Museum showing interior views

Louisville Slugger Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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
Louisville Mega Cavern featuring caves

Louisville Mega Cavern

3/5(1 review)

An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.

Louisville Mega Cavern
Louisville Zoo

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

Things to do

Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories

Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories

RM61
per traveller
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Bourbon Bottle Hall selfie!

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

RM65
per adult
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Kentucky Derby Museum

Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit

RM89
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

RM40
per adult
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

RM112
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
24-hour gas light illuminates the lovely Conrad's Castle on St. James Court.

Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

RM112
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
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Top hotels in Phoenix Hill

Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu

Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu

3.5 out of 5
710 E Jefferson Street Louisville KY
The price is RM446 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
RM446
RM525 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (876 reviews)
A very cleverly designed hotel - great thought went into everything. The hear/a/c control need help (we needed the really friendly/helpful maintenance guy) and the lights could be brighter. But really well done.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4 out of 5
140 North Fourth Street Louisville KY
The price is RM548 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
RM548
RM645 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,990 reviews)
Big room clean

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

3.5 out of 5
830 Phillips Lane Louisville KY
The price is RM407 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
RM407
RM479 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,115 reviews)
Great staff!

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Radisson Hotel Louisville North

Radisson Hotel Louisville North

3 out of 5
505 Marriott Drive Clarksville IN
The price is RM237 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
RM237
RM268 total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clarksville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,731 reviews)
Room was clean a well furnished.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Omni Louisville Hotel

Omni Louisville Hotel

4 out of 5
400 S. 2nd Street Louisville KY
The price is RM679 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
RM679
RM798 total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,761 reviews)
Stayed NYE. Moderately priced much to our surprise. Our group had a fantastic dinner @ Bobs. Highly recommend. Will be back!

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Omni Louisville Hotel
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

4 out of 5
4520 Poplar Level Rd Louisville KY
Stay at this hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,762 reviews)
Great Spacious room! Fun casino!

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Phoenix Hill

On market st in Louisville, KY.

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.

East Market District
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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
Another great museum in Louisville, Kentucky-home to the Kentucky Derby. This museum is for both, the avid and the casual baseball fans. Includes live demos of how baseball bats are made. You even get a mini baseball bat as a souvenir at the end of the tour.

Downtown Louisville

4.5/5(8 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
Famous #BloodyMary #TheOutlookInn :~)

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.

Highlands
Built in 1865, by a German immigrant, this house survived a flood in 1937 and was set to be razed 1953 to make room for the expansion of the city dump. The facade was saved and now is plopped in the middle of a road.

Butchertown

While visiting Butchertown, you might make a stop by sights like Lynn Family Stadium and Thomas Edison House.

Butchertown
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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.

Shelby Park

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