West Main Historic District
Louisville
Visit West Main Historic District
Popular places to visit
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.
Whiskey Row
Learn about the local history of Louisville with a stop at Whiskey Row. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Fourth Street Live!
You can do some window-shopping at Fourth Street Live! during your visit to Louisville. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Muhammad Ali Center
One of the world’s greatest boxers continues providing inspiration beyond the world of sport. Understand this superstar by visiting this center honoring him.
Belle of Louisville
For a nostalgic trip, cruise down a mighty river on this authentic steamboat that has carried tourists, tradesmen and cattle for over a century.
Things to do
Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!
Old Louisvilles Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Top hotels in West Main Historic District
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Was great for a girls night close to 4th St Live & the YUM Center
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel
The hotel and rooms were clean and beautiful. The pool area was very nice and unique. Paying $10 for slow WiFi is a little ridiculous. Tried to order room service at 9pm (closes at 9:30) left a message as instructed and never received a call back. If it is gonna stop taking calls at 9 then just state ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown
Breakfast was excellent. Staff was great and helpful. Valet parking requirement was a bit expensive but all the valet staff were great and worked very hard. Only a minor issue with a large bug showing up in our bathroom.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Clean room, friendly staff, sucks you have to pay for parking but was still a nice hotel and quiet which I can appreciate.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown, KY
Everything was great besides our vehicle getting broken into. And it was the only one broken into.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown
We arrived at 5:30, check-in was at 4. They did not a room clean. After 15 minutes or so we were offered a room but they did not have any clean towels. The ice machine on our floor was broken and the room did not even have bags for the ice bucket. We were offered breakfast which was extremely overpriced, ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Main Historic District
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.
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.
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 Louisville Slugger Field.
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.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Broadway Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
